The Day I Will Never Forget From Bhutan ๐ง๐น
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Published 2024-04-08
Bhutan is the country that I believe is the most authentic in the world. It is probably the only country prioritizing "High Value, Low Volume" tourism. "High Value" relates to targeting mindful and responsible visitors, ensuring high revenue per visitor, and supporting a quality tourism infrastructure. Bhutan aims to avoid hyper-tourism and its damaging effect on the environment. The country currently allows only 300,000 visitors per year, which was much less in the past years.
After stepping into Bhutan, let me say I have been officially in every South Asian country. There are so many unique things about Bhutan that are very surprising to the rest of the world:
1. "Bhutan" translates to "Land of the Thunder Dragon."
2. Thimpu is one of only two capital cities in Asia without a single traffic light. (The other is Pyongyang, North Korea.)
3. Bhutan is one of the last countries to introduce television to its people. The government lifted a TV and Internet ban only 25 years ago.
4. National dress is compulsory for Bhutanese citizens.
5. Bhutan has never been conquered.
6. Bhutanese people love chillies.
7. Mountaineering is now banned, as the highest peaks are considered sacred.
8. All tourists must pay a 200 USD fee per day just to be in the country.
9. Bhutan is the ONLY carbon-negative country in the world.
10. Bhutan is known for its unique Gross National Happiness (GNH) philosophy.
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0:00 - Roadside Tea House;
8:29 - Inside Bhutanese Home;
15:43 - Interaction With Young Locals;
28:25 - Local All You Can Eat Lunch;
33:46 - Preparation For The Festival;
40:50 - Inside The Fortress(Rinpung Dzong);
49:03 - First Impressions Of The Festival;
55:57 - Colorful Festival Performances;
1:00:20 - Interactions With The Locals;
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All Comments (21)
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Do you enjoy the Bhutan series? Bhutan is truly a magical country. The highlight of this video is Paro Tsechu, one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, Tsechus (festivals) are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan. The Tshechu holds religious significance and is held to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, the patron saint of Bhutan who introduced Tantric Buddhism in Bhutan. ๐ง๐นโค
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Being a Bhutanese, I respect the government decision to restrict the number of tourists. But to have a guest like Davud, we need to encourage more tourists like him. Seriously, heโs too kind to our people. Much love brother. Subscribed ๐
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Bhutan is beautiful love from India๐ฎ๐ณโค๐ง๐น
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Sir Davud, ever in my life if someone ask me what I wanted to become, trust me I would take your name, not for visiting my country but for accentuating the aura and brightening the smile of everyone who come across you. May you be blessed always. You are one the most cherished guest among many.
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The most important thing for them is their religion, their soul I think. Very wise people, calm and kind.
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On behalf of Bhutanese people, I would like to thank you for your contribution made to roadside business people.
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The kids are so cute and welcoming
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I am crying author. You are such a kind hearted human
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Well come to ๐ง๐น Thank you so much
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I can see my uncle in your video ๐. This shows how small my country is๐
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Dauvid you are the embodiment of a friendly person regardless of what your religion is or where you come from. More people like you would make Earth a beautiful place to live.
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David, one of your best videos yet. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks again l feel lve been to Bhutan.watch all your videos from South Africa ๐ฅฐโคโคโคโค
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Beautiful Bhutan. Love from Sri Lanka. Enjoy and stay safe Davudโค
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Iโm truly enjoying your Buthan series !!! These videos make wanna go back to Asia,love from Spain๐ช๐ธโค๏ธ
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Aww Youโre too kind and thoughtful ๐ซถ๐ป๐ซก๐ซก๐ซก
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You are such a pure soul sir...Thank you for appreciating Bhutan......God Bless you.
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So nice to see you interact with the simple people..who are so nice
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Thanks for visiting our country and really touched by how u present our country.๐
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Thank you Davud for another amazing video
