Growing & Protecting During this period, you will note the farmers continuously in the fields from sun - rise to sun - set. They will either be mending and managing the terraces, or trying to protect their crop from the birds. Protection of the fields from the birds tends to attract the whole community, especially the young and the elderly. You will see interesting home - invented contraptions being put up to scare the birds away, and hear old ladies trying to personally scare the birds away making some very interesting ( and obviously time tested ) sounds Harvesting Given the nature of the rice plant, this is typically a very rapid process. One which is followed by the very labour intensive and slow process of separating the rice from the chaff, manually, by hand, using again centuries old methods. Cleaning Up Once the rice harvest has completed, you will note the local community collecting the stalks, and burning them in preparation for the next plantation. During this final period you may see smoke towering from the fields. Please note that there is no need to be alarmed, as these are controlled fires which take place in the middle of the rice terraces, surrounded by water. If you have never had the chance to do so, we would highly recommend that you take a stroll through the rice terraces. You will find the local farmers very friendly and welcoming, and if you wanted to take some photos, some will even go out of their way to pose for you!
However, please note that it takes a lot of effort and sweat to keep the rice terraces in working condition. Please keep to the ' foot - paths ' between the terraces, and avoid walking into the actual water - ways themselves. Also, we would recommend wearing soft shoes ( sandals / flip - flops ) to minimise damage ( to the rice fields ). Or like locals do, you may want to go barefoot!
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