Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras

World Heritage

the Philippines

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For 2,000 years, the Ifugao people’s rice fields have grown along the contours of the mountains. The fruits of knowledge passed down from generation to generation, the expression of sacred traditions and a delicate social balance have helped create a beautiful landscape that showcases harmony between humans and the environment.

# Cordillera Mountains

# Rice Terraces

# Traditional knowledge

# Social Balance

# Environmental harmony