Today

Farmers and Local Business Owners in Jatiluwih Protest Sealing of Buildings Within UNESCO Heritage Rice Terraces

Farmers and Local Business Owners in Jatiluwih Protest Sealing of Buildings Within UNESCO Heritage Rice Terraces

Dec. 5, 2025

Farmers and local business owners in the Jatiluwih UNESCO World Cultural Heritage area staged a symbolic protest this week following the recent sealing of several structures by the Bali Provincial Government and Tabanan Regency. The sealing was carried out as part of ongoing enforcement against buildings deemed to violate protected agricultural zoning.