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Abkhazia
Abkhazia ( Apsny, Apkhazeti, Abkhazia) is a political entity on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus whose status is disputed. It considers itself an independent state (the Republic of Abkhazia). This is recognised by Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Nauru, South Ossetia and Transnistria.
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Andorra
Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra (), also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, (), is a small country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of and an estimated population of 83,888 in 2009. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe, being at an elevation of 1023 metres. The official language is Catalan, although Spanish, French, and Portuguese are also commonly spoken.
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Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda (; Spanish for "ancient" and "bearded") is a twin-island nation lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of two major inhabited islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and a number of smaller islands (including Great Bird, Green, Guinea, Long, Maiden and York Islands). Separated by a few sea miles, the group is in the middle of the Leeward Islands part of the Lesser Antilles, roughly at 17 degrees north of the Equator. Being a former part of the British Empire has strongly influenced the country's governance, language, and culture.
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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan ( ; ), officially the Republic of Azerbaijan (), is one of the six independent Turkic states in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south.
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Bahrain
Bahrain, officially Kingdom of Bahrain (, , literally: "Kingdom of the Two Seas"), is a small island country in the Persian Gulf ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. While Bahrain is an archipelago of thirty-three islands, the largest (Bahrain Island) is long by wide. Saudi Arabia lies to the west and is connected to Bahrain via the King Fahd Causeway, which was officially opened on 25 November 1986. Qatar is to the southeast across the Gulf of Bahrain.
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Bangladesh
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Barbados
Barbados ()or (Bar-bay-dos) is an island nation of the Lesser Antilles, in length and as much as in width, amounting to . It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic Ocean and 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea; therein, it is about east of the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and north-east of Venezuela. Barbados is outside of the principal Atlantic hurricane belt.
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Belgium
Belgium (, ), officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, as well as those of several other major international organizations such as NATO. Belgium covers an area of , and it has a population of about 10.8 million people.
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Belize
Belize () (formerly British Honduras), is a democratic constitutional monarchy, and the northernmost Central American nation. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Although Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language. Belize is bordered by Mexico to its north, by Guatemala to its south and west, and by the Caribbean Sea to the east.
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Bengal
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Bhutan
The Kingdom of Bhutan () (Dzongkha: ; Wylie: '' 'drug yul; Tibetan pinyin: ''), is a small landlocked country in South Asia, located at the eastern end of the Himalayas and bordered to the south, east and west by the Republic of India and to the north by the People's Republic of China . Bhutan is separated from the nearby state of Nepal to the west by the Indian state of Sikkim, and from Bangladesh to the south by West Bengal.
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Brazil
Brazil (; , ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (, ), is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population. It is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas and the largest lusophone country in the world.
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British Empire
The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-quarter of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13 million square miles (34 million km2), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, it was often said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire" because its span across the globe ensured that the sun was always shining on at least one of its numerous territories.
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Brunei
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Bumthang District
Bumthang is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. It is the most historic dzongkhag if the number of ancient temples and sacred sites is counted. Bumthang consists of the four mountain valleys of Ura, Chumey, Tang and Choekhor (also known as Bumthang valley), although occasionally the entire district is referred to as Bumthang valley.
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Burma
Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar, is the second largest country by geographical area in Southeast Asia. The country is bordered by People's Republic of China on the north-east, Laos on the east, Thailand on the south-east, Bangladesh on the west, India on the north-west and the Bay of Bengal to the south-west with the Andaman Sea defining its southern periphery. One-third of Burma's total perimeter, 1,930 kilometers (1,199 mi), forms an uninterrupted coastline.
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Canada
Canada () is a country in North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area. Canada's common border with the United States to the south and northwest is the longest in the world.
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China
China is seen variously as an ancient civilization extending over a large area in East Asia, a nation and/or a multinational entity.
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Christmas Island
The Territory of Christmas Island is a territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean. It is located northwest of the Western Australian city of Perth, south of the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, and ENE of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
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Drangme Chhu
Drangme Chhu river drains a large portion of central and eastern Bhutan. The word Chhu means "river" or "water" in Dzongkha. The river rises in the western portion of Arunachal Pradesh, India, and flows southwest first into the Bhutanese district (or dzongkhag) of Trashiyangtse and then into Tashigang. The south flowing Kulong and the west flowing Gamri join the Drangme near the town of Tashigang. Continuing to the southwest, the river forms the boundary between Tashigang and Mongar, and then between Pemagatsel and Mongar. Along this stretch is the confluence with another major tributary, the south flowing Kuru, and a name change to the Manas River. Shortly before turning south and leaving Bhutan, the river is augmented again with the waters of the south flowing Mangde Chhu River. The lowest point in Bhutan is at the point where the Manas Chhu river crosses into India (Assam) near the town of Manas. The river empties into the Brahmaputra River some 50 air miles south of the Bhutanese border.
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Gelephu
Gelephu (also known as Gelyephug) is a town in Sarpang District in Bhutan. It is located on the Indian border, about 30 kms to the east of Sarpang, the Dzongkhag (District) headquarters , and has a population of 9,199 as per 2005 census.
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Geography of Bhutan
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Geylegphug
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Grenada
Grenada () is an island country and Commonwealth Realm consisting of the island of Grenada and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Grenada is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Haa District
This page is about the area Haa. For information about the airships, please see high-altitude airship.
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Himalayas
The Himalaya Range (Sanskrit: literally, "abode of snow", Hindi/Sanskrit: , IPA: ), the Himalayas or Himalaya for short, is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. By extension, it is also the name of a massive mountain system that includes the Karakoram, the Hindu Kush, and other, lesser, ranges that extend out from the Pamir Knot.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong () is one of two special administrative regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the other being Macau. Situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. With a land mass of and a population of seven million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Hong Kong's population is 95 percent ethnic Chinese and 5 percent from other groups. Hong Kong's Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.
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India
India (), officially the Republic of India ( ; see also official names of India), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.18 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. Mainland India is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east; and it is bordered by Pakistan to the west; Bhutan, the People's Republic of China and Nepal to the north; and Bangladesh and Burma to the east. In the Indian Ocean, mainland India and the Lakshadweep Islands are in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, while India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands share maritime border with Thailand and the Indonesian island of Sumatra in the Andaman Sea. India has a coastline of .
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Indonesia
Indonesia ( or ), officially the Republic of Indonesia (), is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia comprises 17,508 islands. With a population of around 238 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous country, and has the world's largest population of Muslims. Indonesia is a republic, with an elected legislature and president. The nation's capital city is Jakarta. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Indonesia is a founding member of ASEAN and a member of the G-20 major economies.
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Iran
Iran ( ), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran is a country in Central Eurasia and Western Asia. The name Iran has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was also known to the western world as Persia. Both Persia and Iran are used interchangeably in cultural contexts; however, Iran is the name used officially in political contexts.
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Iraq
Iraq ( or , Arabic: ), officially the Republic of Iraq (Arabic:
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Israel
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Jakar
Jakar is a small town in the central-eastern region of Bhutan. It is the district capital of Bumthang District and the location of the regional dzong - Jakar Dzong (constructed in 1667) which is located on a ridge above the town.
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Jamaica
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Japan
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Jordan
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Kazakhstan
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Kuwait
The State of Kuwait (, Dawlat al-Kuwayt) is a sovereign Arab nation situated in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, and Iraq to the north. It lies on the northwestern shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the Arabic "akwat", the plural of "kout", meaning fortress built near water. The emirate covers an area of 17,820 square kilometres (6,880 sq mi) and has a population of about 2.7 million.
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Laos
Laos (, , or ), officially the '''Lao People's Democratic Republic''', is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and Thailand to the west.
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Lebanon
Lebanon ( or ; ; ), officially the Republic of Lebanon (Arabic: ; French: ), is a country on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east, and Israel to the south. Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has dictated its rich history, and shaped a cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity.
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Lesotho
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Lhuntse District
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Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress, de facto national library of the United States, and the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. Located in three buildings in Washington, D.C., it is the largest library in the world by shelf space and number of books. The head of the Library is the Librarian of Congress, currently James H. Billington.
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Liechtenstein
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London
London () is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who called it Londinium. London's core, the ancient City of London, largely retains its square-mile mediaeval boundaries. Since at least the 19th century, the name London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms the London region and the Greater London administrative area, governed by the elected Mayor of London and the London Assembly.
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Luxembourg
Luxembourg ( ), officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (, , ), is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Luxembourg has a population of over half a million people in an area of approximately 2,586 square kilometres (999 sq mi).
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Macau
Macau (), also spelled Macao () is, along with Hong Kong one of China's two special administrative regions. It lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province to the north and facing the South China Sea to the east and south.
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Malaysia
Malaysia (pronounced or ) is a federal constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia. It consists of thirteen states and three federal territories and has a total landmass of . The country is separated by the South China Sea into two regions, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo (also known as West and East Malaysia respectively). Malaysia shares land borders with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei and has maritime boundaries with Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government. The population as of 2009 stood at over 28 million.
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Maldives
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Manas River
The Manas River is a transboundary river in the Himalayan foothills between southern Bhutan and India.
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Mauritius
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Mo Chhu
Mo Chhu is a major river in Bhutan. The word "Chhu" means "river" or "water" in Dzongkha, the official national language in Bhutan. The river rises in Gasa district (or dzongkhag) near the border between Bhutan and Tibet. From there, the Mo Chhu flows generally southward to Punakha in central Bhutan, where it joins the Pho Chhu from the northeast. The confluence of the two streams is immediately below the Punakha dzong, which is the winter home of the Central Monk Body and the Je Khenpo.
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Monaco
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Mongar
Mongar is a town and seat of Mongar District in Bhutan.As of 2005 it has a population of 3502.
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Mongolia
Mongolia (; ) is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and the People's Republic of China to the south, east and west. Although Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, its western-most point is only from Kazakhstan's eastern tip. Ulaanbaatar, the capital and largest city, is home to about 38% of the population. Mongolia's political system is a parliamentary republic.
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Montserrat
Montserrat () is a British overseas territory located in the Leeward Islands, part of the chain of islands called the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. It measures approximately 16 km (10 miles) long and 11 km (7 miles) wide, giving of coastline. Christopher Columbus gave Montserrat its name on his second voyage to the New World in 1493, after Montserrat mountain located in Catalonia. Montserrat is nicknamed the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean, both for its resemblance to coastal Ireland and for the Irish descent of its inhabitants.
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Morocco
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Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire (, ; Urdu: ; self-designation: , ), or Mogul (also Moghul) Empire in former English usage, was an Indian-Islamic power that ruled a large portion of the Indian subcontinent which began in 1526, invaded and ruled most of South Asia by the late 17th and early 18th centuries and ended in the mid-19th century.
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New Delhi
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New Zealand
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North Korea
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Oman
Oman (pronounced ; '), officially the Sultanate of Oman''' ( ), is an Arab country in southwest Asia on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates on the northwest, Saudi Arabia on the west and Yemen on the southwest. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the southeast and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. The country also contains Madha and Musandam, two exclaves on the Gulf of Oman, south of the Strait of Hormuz and surrounded by the United Arab Emirates on the land side.
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Pakistan
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Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea ( , also or ; Tok Pisin: Papua Niugini) (PNG), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands (the western portion of the island is a part of the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua). It is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, in a region defined since the early 19th century as Melanesia. The capital is Port Moresby.
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Paro District
Paro (Dzongkha: ) is the name of a district (dzongkhag), valley, river and town (population 20,000) in the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is one of the most historic valleys in Bhutan. Both trade goods and invading Tibetans came over the pass at the head of the valley, giving Paro the closest cultural connection with Tibet of any Bhutanese district. Important cultural sites include:
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Paro valley
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Paro Valley
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Paro, Bhutan
Paro (, Wylie: spa ro) is a town and seat of Paro District in the Paro Valley of Bhutan.
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Pemagatshel District
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Philippines
The Philippines ( ), officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (), is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam. The Sulu Sea to the southwest lies between the country and the island of Borneo, and to the south the Celebes Sea separates it from other islands of Indonesia. It is bounded on the east by the Philippine Sea. Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and its tropical climate make the Philippines prone to earthquakes and typhoons but have also endowed the country with natural resources and made it one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world. An archipelago comprising 7,107 islands, the Philippines is categorized broadly into three main geographical divisions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Its capital city is Manila.
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Phuentsholing
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Phuntsholing
Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan, opposite the Indian town of Jaigaon, situated in Chukha Dzongkang. Cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy; the town serves as headquarters for the Bank of Bhutan.
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Punakha
Punakha () is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, one of the 20 districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. It is about 72 km away from Thimphu and it takes about 3 hours by car from the capital Thimphu. Unlike Thimphu it is quite warm in winter and hot in summer. It is located at an elevation of 1,200 metres above sea level and rice is grown as the main crop along the river valleys of two main rivers of Bhutan, the Pho Chu and Mo Chu. Dzongkha is widely spoken in this district.
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Punakha District
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Qatar
Qatar ( ; ; local pronunciation: ), also known as the State of Qatar or locally , is an Arab country, known officially as an emirate, in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south; otherwise, the Persian Gulf surrounds the state. A strait of the Persian Gulf separates Qatar from the nearby island nation of Bahrain.
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Royal Bhutan Police
The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) is the national police branch of the armed forces of the Kingdom of Bhutan responsible for maintaining law and order, and prevention of crime. The Chief of Police is Maksi Gom (Colonel) Kipchu Namgyel.
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Russia
Russia (; ), also officially known as the Russian Federation (), is a state in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects. From northwest to southeast, Russia shares borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland (both via Kaliningrad Oblast), Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the People's Republic of China, Mongolia, and North Korea. It also has maritime borders with Japan by the Sea of Okhotsk and the United States by the Bering Strait. At , Russia is the largest country in the world, covering more than a ninth of the Earth's land area. Russia is also the ninth most populous nation with 142 million people. It extends across the whole of northern Asia and 40% of Europe, spanning 9 time zones and incorporating a wide range of environments and landforms. Russia has the world's largest reserves of mineral and energy resources. It has the world's largest forest reserves and its lakes contain approximately one-quarter of the world's fresh water.
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Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia (; ) is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 620 km2 (238 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 160,000. Its capital is Castries. The island nation has been the home of two Nobel laureates, Arthur Lewis and Derek Walcott. It is the nation with the second most such honorees per capita after Faroe Islands.
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Samdrup Jongkhar
Samdrup Jongkhar is a town and seat of Samdrup Jongkhar District in Bhutan.
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Samtse District
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Sankosh
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Sarpang
Sarbhang is a town in Sarpang District in southern Bhutan.
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Sarpang District
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Saudi Arabia
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Sikkim
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Singapore
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Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands ) is a sovereign state in Oceania, east of Papua New Guinea, consisting of nearly one thousand islands. It covers a land mass of 28,400 square kilometres (10,965 sq mi). The capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal. The nation of the Solomon Islands is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa, with a coastline on the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. To the north lie Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe; to the east are Mozambique and Swaziland; while Lesotho is an independent country wholly surrounded by South African territory.
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South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK, , ) and sometimes referred to simply as Korea, is a state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul. South Korea lies in a temperate climate region with a predominantly mountainous terrain. Its territory covers a total area of 99,392 square kilometers and has a population of .
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South Ossetia
South Ossetia ( or ; , Khussar Iryston; , Samxret Oseti; , Yuzhnaya Osetiya) or Tskhinvali Region (, Tsxinvalis regioni; , Tskhinvalskiy region) is a disputed region and partly recognized state in the South Caucasus, located in the territory of the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast within the former Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic.
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Spain
Spain ( ; , ), officially the Kingdom of Spain (), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Its mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar; to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the northwest and west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal.
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Sri Lanka
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (commonly known as Sri Lanka (, , or ); ; , ) is a country and a sovereign state off souther coast of the Indian subcontinent. A island nation in South Asia, it was till 1972 known as Ceylon (, , or ). Sri Lanka is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
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State of Palestine
The State of Palestine (, dawlat filastin), officially simply Palestine (, filastin), is a polity that was unilaterally declared in Algiers on 15 November 1988, when the Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO) National Council (PNC) adopted the Palestinian Declaration of Independence.
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Swaziland
The Kingdom of Swaziland (Umbuso weSwatini), sometimes called Ngwane or Swatini, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered to the north, south and west by South Africa, and to the east by Mozambique. The nation, as well as its people, are named after the 19th century king Mswati II.
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Sweden
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Syria
Syria ( ; ' or '), officially the Syrian Arab Republic (), is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest.
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Taiwan
Taiwan, also known (especially in the past) as Formosa (from , "Beautiful Island"), is an island situated in East Asia in the Western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. It comprises most (99%) of the territory of the Republic of China (ROC) since the 1950s. The term "Taiwan" is also a common name to refer to the entire country of the Republic of China.
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Tajikistan
Tajikistan ( or ; ), officially the Republic of Tajikistan (, Jumhurii Tojikiston; , Respublika Tadzhikistan; Jomhuri-ye Tajikestan), is a mountainous landlocked country in Central Asia. Afghanistan borders it to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and People's Republic of China to the east. Tajikistan also lies adjacent to Pakistan and the Gilgit-Baltistan region, separated by the narrow Wakhan Corridor.
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Tashichoedzong
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Thailand
Thailand ( or ; Ratcha Anachak Thai, ), formerly Siam (, ), is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Burma. Its maritime boundaries include Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast and Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea to the southwest.
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The Bahamas
The Bahamas (), officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is a country consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets (rocks). It is located in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cuba and Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), northwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and southeast of the United States (nearest to the state of Florida). Its total land area is ; slightly larger than the US states of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined), with an estimated population of 330,000. Its capital is Nassau. Geographically, the Bahamas lie in the same island chain as Cuba, Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands, the designation of the Bahamas refers normally to the commonwealth and not the geographic chain.
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Thimphu
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Tonga
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Torsa River
Torsa River (also spelt Torsha and also known as Machu and Amo Chhu) rises from the Chumbi Valley in Tibet, China, where it is known as Machu. It flows into Bhutan, where it is known as the Amo Chu. It has total length of 358 km, out of which 113 km in China and 145 km in Bhutan before flowing into the northern part of West Bengal in India.
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Trashigang
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Trashigang District
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Trongsa
Trongsa, previously Tongsa (, Wylie: krong gsar), is a town and capital of Trongsa District in central Bhutan. The name means "new village" in Dzongkha. The first temple was built in 1543 by the Drukpa Kagyu lama, Ngagi Wangchuk, who was the great-grandfather of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the person who unified Bhutan.
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Trongsa District
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Tsirang District
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Turkey
Turkey (), known officially as the Republic of Turkey (), is a Eurasian country that stretches across the Anatolian peninsula in western Asia and Thrace in the Balkan region of southeastern Europe. Turkey is one of the six independent Turkic states. Turkey is bordered by eight countries: Bulgaria to the northwest; Greece to the west; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, Azerbaijan (the exclave of Nakhchivan) and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the southeast. The Mediterranean Sea and Cyprus are to the south; the Aegean Sea to the west; and the Black Sea is to the north. The Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles (which together form the Turkish Straits) demarcate the boundary between Eastern Thrace and Anatolia; they also separate Europe and Asia.
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Turkmenistan
The Turkmenistan (), also known as Turkmenia () is one of the Turkic states in Central Asia. Until 1991, it was a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic (Turkmen SSR). Turkmenistan is one of the six independent Turkic states. It is bordered by Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, Uzbekistan to the east and northeast, Kazakhstan to the north and northwest and the Caspian Sea to the west.
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Tuvalu
Tuvalu ( or ), formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is a Polynesian island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, midway between Hawaii and Australia. Its nearest neighbours are Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa and Fiji. It comprises four reef islands and five true atolls. Its population of 12,373 makes it the second-least populous sovereign state in the world, with only Vatican City having fewer inhabitants. In terms of physical land size, at just Tuvalu is the fourth smallest country in the world, larger only than the Vatican City at , Monaco at and Nauru at .
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United Arab Emirates
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United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain) is a country and sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island nation, spanning an archipelago including Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with a land border with another sovereign state, sharing it with the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. Great Britain is linked to continental Europe by the Channel Tunnel.
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United States
The United States of America (also referred to as the United States, the U.S., the USA, or America) is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its forty-eight contiguous states and Washington, D.C., the capital district, lie between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to the east and Russia to the west across the Bering Strait. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The country also possesses several territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.
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Uzbekistan
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Vatican City
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Vietnam
Vietnam ( ; , ), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (, ), is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by People's Republic of China (PRC) to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea, referred to as East Sea (), to the east. With a population of over 86 million, Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world.
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Wangdue Phodrang
Wangdue Phodrang is a town and capital of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan.
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. (), formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States, founded on July 16, 1790. Article One of the United States Constitution provides for a federal district, distinct from the states, to serve as the permanent national capital. The City of Washington was originally a separate municipality within the federal territory until an act of Congress in 1871 established a single, unified municipal government for the whole District. It is for this reason that the city, while legally named the District of Columbia, is known as Washington, D.C. The city shares its name with the U.S. state of Washington, which is located on the country's Pacific coast.
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West Bengal
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China
China is seen variously as an ancient civilization extending over a large area in East Asia, a nation and/or a multinational entity.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong () is one of two special administrative regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the other being Macau. Situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. With a land mass of and a population of seven million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Hong Kong's population is 95 percent ethnic Chinese and 5 percent from other groups. Hong Kong's Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.
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Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples are people, communities, and nations who claim a historical continuity and cultural affinity with societies endemic to their original territories that developed prior to exposure to the larger connected civilization associated with Western culture. These societies therefore consider themselves distinct from societies of the majority culture/s that have contested their cultural sovereignty and self-determination.
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James Rennell
Major James Rennell FRS (3 December 1742 - 29 March 1830) was an English geographer, historian and a pioneer of oceanography.
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Jigme Thinley
Lyonchen Jigme Yoser Thinley (born 1952) has been the Prime Minister of Bhutan since April 2008. "Lyonchen" is a title, meaning "prime minister".
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Jigme Y. Thinley
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Jigmi Thinley
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Lhotshampa
Lhotshampa, or Lhotsampa, () means "southerners" in Dzongkha, the national language of Bhutan. The term refers to the ethnic Nepalese population of Bhutan.
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Lhotshampas
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Macau
Macau (), also spelled Macao () is, along with Hong Kong one of China's two special administrative regions. It lies on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Guangdong province to the north and facing the South China Sea to the east and south.
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Mongol
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Portuguese people
The Portuguese () are an ethnic group or nation native to the country of Portugal, in the west of the Iberian peninsula of south-west Europe. Their language is Portuguese, and Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion.
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Sangay Ngedup
Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup (born 1953 in Nobgang) was Prime Minister of Bhutan from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2005 to 2006.
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Songtsän Gampo
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Taiwan
Taiwan, also known (especially in the past) as Formosa (from , "Beautiful Island"), is an island situated in East Asia in the Western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. It comprises most (99%) of the territory of the Republic of China (ROC) since the 1950s. The term "Taiwan" is also a common name to refer to the entire country of the Republic of China.
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Ugyen Wangchuck
Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck(Dzongkha: , Wylie: o rgyan dbang phyug; 1862-1926) was the first King of Bhutan from 1907 to 1926. He was born in 1862 to Jigme Namgyal, penlop (governor) of Trongsa and Ashi Pema Choki. He succeeded his father as Penlop of Trongsa. From his power base in central Bhutan, Ugyen Wangchuck defeated his political enemies and united the country following several civil wars and rebellions in 1882–1885.
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- Duration: 2:06
- Published: 16 Nov 2010
- Updated: 06 Jul 2012
SBS News - Bhutan prepares for royal wedding
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- Duration: 1:53
- Published: 13 Oct 2011
- Updated: 07 Sep 2012
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will exchange vows with Jetsun Pema, a commoner whose father is an airline pilot. Watch World News Australia 6.30pm nightly and 9.30pm Mon-Fri on SBS ONE.
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Happiness Concept - Bhutan's Gross National Happiness vs. GDP
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- Duration: 2:26
- Published: 12 Apr 2012
- Updated: 25 Aug 2012
How to Achieve Happiness? Making Sense of Bhutan's Gross National Happiness - as part of the news and politics series by GeoBeats. For much of the world, individual prosperity and happiness are tied to the economic progress of a country and a key economic indicator used by various governments is the GDP or gross domestic product. This paradigm essentially implies that more we produce, happier we will be. The small country of Bhutan has challenged that notion by using Gross National Happiness or GNH as a key indicator for its progress vs. the commonly used Gross Domestic Product. Located between the two Asian powerhouses - China and India, Bhutan has a tremendously rich culture as well as immense natural beauty. In 1972, the King of Bhutan at that time came up with the term "gross national happiness" as a guiding principle for country's future progress. More recently, at a Columbia University event in 2010, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Prime Minister Thinley described GNH : While some argue such ideas are hard to implement at a practical level, Bhutan seems to incorporate them into every fabric of its society. New York Times noted in a 2009 article on Bhutan that "Under a new Constitution adopted last year, government programs — from agriculture to transportation to foreign trade — must be judged not by the economic benefits they may offer but by the happiness they produce." Even Bhutan's tourism video emphasizes the notion of happiness: The rest of the world seems to be <b>...</b>
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Netra's News - ep. 24: Gross National Happiness in Bhutan & on Maui
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- Duration: 59:58
- Published: 28 Jul 2012
- Updated: 14 Aug 2012
Netra Halperin interviews Kutira Decosterd and Robin Knox about "Gross National Happiness" as is currently being implemented in Bhutan, and it's potential as an alternative to "gross national product" as an indicator for the US and other countries.
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Interview with Tara Lal Shrestha : Part-3
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- Duration: 10:34
- Published: 08 May 2012
- Updated: 09 May 2012
Senior Nepalese journalist Binod Dhungel talks exclusive with writer Dr Tara Lal Shrestha on various refugee related issues and Sapanako Samadi, a novel on the Bhutanese refugee issue authored by Shrestha. The Nepali-language novel was launched last week in Kathmandu.
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Bhutanese Artists - Bhutan News Service
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- Duration: 4:40
- Published: 26 Sep 2011
- Updated: 26 Sep 2011
Bhutanese artists present a skit Thrown Book during an art competition organised to mark the World Refugee Day in 2010.
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Interview with Tara Lal Shrestha : Part-1
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- Duration: 13:43
- Published: 10 May 2012
- Updated: 16 Jun 2012
Senior Nepalese journalist Binod Dhungel talks exclusive with writer Dr Tara Lal Shrestha on various refugee related issues and Sapanako Samadi, a novel on the Bhutanese refugee issue authored by Shrestha. The Nepali-language novel was launched last week in Kathmandu.
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Bhutan battles substance abuse - 02 Nov 07 - Hot Latest News
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- Duration: 3:04
- Published: 03 Jul 2012
- Updated: 08 Aug 2012
Drinking alcohol is an integral part of life in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. But now it's become the country's number one killer. And as the reclusive nation opens up to modern influences, many of the country's adults are having to battle alcohol abuse and drug addiction. Al Jazeera's Jane Dutton reports. - Hot Latest News - Watch more on fastlatestnews.com
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Longest handshaking of Bhutanese refugees
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- Duration: 9:34
- Published: 19 Jul 2012
- Updated: 22 Jul 2012
A continuous handshaking of 51 hours ended earlier today in Beldangi-II of Jhapa. Neel Hari Upreti and Dik Man Gurung successfully completed the 50-hour-long handshaking at AMDA Hall at 13:00 hours on Thursday, declaring their determination to set a new record of 70 hours in the Guinness World Record in near future.
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Fire leaves 10000 Bhutanese refugees homeless - 08 Mar 08 - Hot Latest News
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- Duration: 2:44
- Published: 06 Jul 2012
- Updated: 08 Aug 2012
Fire has ripped through a refugee camp in Nepal destroying the homes of more than 10000 people from nearby Bhutan. More than 100000 refugees from Bhutan have been living in Nepal after being forced to flee their Himalayan home in the 1990s. Last year a deal was struck to resettle 60000 of the refugees in the United States. But that controversial process is yet to begin. - Hot Latest News - Watch more on fastlatestnews.com
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Bhutan's deprived refugees - 23 Mar 08 - Hot Latest News
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- Duration: 3:06
- Published: 06 Jul 2012
- Updated: 08 Aug 2012
Rush hour in the border town of Phuentsholing in southern Bhutan and one of the main crossing points with India. Every day thousands of people pass through here into the Himalayan kingdom. Some enter for a better job with higher pay some hoping for a better future. Most are Indian or Nepalese. But do they really have a future as refugees in Bhutan? - Hot Latest News - Watch more on fastlatestnews.com
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Bhutan hopes to cash in on hydro-electric power - 30 Mar 08 - Hot Latest News
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- Duration: 3:34
- Published: 06 Jul 2012
- Updated: 08 Aug 2012
Bhutan, the world's newest democracy, is hoping to boost its economic prospects by harnessing its major natural resource - water. The Tala hydro-electric dam in southern Bhutan is already making $175 million a year by exporting electricity to India. As Tony Birtley reports, another six big hydro-electric projects are in the pipeline. - Hot Latest News - Watch more on fastlatestnews.com
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Bhutan Election Day - 25 March 08 - Hot Latest News
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- Duration: 3:46
- Published: 07 Jul 2012
- Updated: 08 Aug 2012
Royalist party makes a clean sweep in the country's first parliamentary elections as Bhutanese officials declare the polls a resounding success. - Hot Latest News - Watch more on fastlatestnews.com
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Fire in Beldangi-II 2012
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- Duration: 0:46
- Published: 01 Mar 2012
- Updated: 07 May 2012
Vidhyapati Mishra of Bhutan News Service talks to a witness in Beldangi-II. Read more from www.bhutannewsservice.com
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Interview with Durga Devi Bista
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- Duration: 7:20
- Published: 10 Apr 2012
- Updated: 22 May 2012
Having settled around 60000 exiled Bhutanese from Nepal, the UNHCR and Government of Nepal still estimate that over 3000 asylum seekers from Bhutan are still longing for refugee status. Of this some 1200 are non-Bhutanese women married to Bhutanese refugees. Those who are without refugee status due to various reasons have been fighting for their rights right from the beginning of the third country resettlement program. These people lack various facilities as enjoyed by their fellow-countrymen. In this regard, Vidhyapati Mishra of the Bhutan News Service has talked to coordinator of a women group, Durga Devi Bista, who has been advocating for the refugee status and facilities. She even led a fasting-to-death of 12 days in last november.
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Bhutanese Flute Master : Part 1
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- Duration: 14:18
- Published: 06 Nov 2011
- Updated: 18 Jun 2012
Despite being challenged with low vision of his both eyes, Aash Man Rai of Khudunabari camp has been playing a number of musical instruments since 25 years. Among others, he says he has developed an affair with flute and regards that he is more attached to playing flute than other instruments. The whole camp residents call him 'Bubu', which according to him, means 'brother' in Rai language. A man of amazing quality, 37-year-old Bubu spends most of his time in the camp-based elderly care center daily, although the center is without any senior citizen. Vidhyapati Mishra of Bhutan News Service talked to him last Friday in Khudunabari camp in the premises of elderly care center.
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Interview with Pratap Subba : Part I
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- Duration: 8:45
- Published: 12 Aug 2012
- Updated: 29 Aug 2012
Senior music composer and singer of popular songs like Bandhanko Chino and Maney Maryo, Pratap Subba, has said the Bhutanese musicians have achieved a lot in the camps, but still lack enough resources to progress. According to Subba, young artists could foster well if they remain dedicated towards musics after their resettlement in the west considering availability of means and resources. Subba expressed that there may be lesser time investments for composition, but recording a song or producing an album would be easier. Journalist Dikesh Lama has talked to singer Subba in this regard and other relevant issues.
http://wn.com/Interview_with_Pratap_Subba_Part_I
Interview with Pratap Subba : Part II
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- Duration: 12:16
- Published: 12 Aug 2012
- Updated: 13 Aug 2012
Senior music composer and singer of popular songs like Bandhanko Chino and Maney Maryo, Pratap Subba, has said the Bhutanese musicians have achieved a lot in the camps, but still lack enough resources to progress. According to Subba, young artists could foster well if they remain dedicated towards musics after their resettlement in the west considering availability of means and resources. Subba expressed that there may be lesser time investments for composition, but recording a song or producing an album would be easier. Journalist Dikesh Lama has talked to singer Subba in this regard and other relevant issues.
http://wn.com/Interview_with_Pratap_Subba_Part_II
Dzongkha Typing Tutor (BBS Dzongkha News)
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- Duration: 1:41
- Published: 08 Mar 2012
- Updated: 24 Apr 2012
Developed by the Rigsum Centre for Advanced Learning Technologies in Bhutan, DzType, a Dzongkha Typing Tutor, is a first-of-its-kind web-based application that aids in teaching the Dzongkha Unicode keyboard See www.rigsum-it.com for more information.
http://wn.com/Dzongkha_Typing_Tutor_BBS_Dzongkha_News
Jetsun Pema ... Queen of Bhutan
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- Duration: 1:02
- Published: 14 Oct 2011
- Updated: 07 Sep 2012
Click here ... tinyurl.com ... Jetsun Pema is one of the most beautiful queen ... young, elegant, feminine ... and everyone adores this pretty queen of Bhutan ... Queen Jetsun Pema ... long live the new Bhutan queen ...... !! adf.ly
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Vidhyapati Mishra (Bhutan News Service Managing Editor), speaks to Bhutanese. (Recorded by Shahid)
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- Duration: 6:43
- Published: 11 May 2011
- Updated: 02 May 2012
Bhutan News Service's Managing Editor, Mr. Vidhyapati Mishra, speaks to Bhutanese living in USA. Mr. Shahid M. Pasha interviewed him at his residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 1st, 2011.
http://wn.com/Vidhyapati_Mishra_Bhutan_News_Service_Managing_Editor,_speaks_to_Bhutanese_Recorded_by_Shahid
Interview with Tara Lal Shrestha : Part-2
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- Duration: 11:48
- Published: 08 May 2012
- Updated: 09 May 2012
Senior Nepalese journalist Binod Dhungel talks exclusively with writer Dr Tara Lal Shrestha on various refugee related issues and Sapanako Samadi, a novel on the Bhutanese refugee issue authored by Shrestha. The Nepali-language novel was launched last week in Kathmandu.
http://wn.com/Interview_with_Tara_Lal_Shrestha_Part-2
BBS News Bhutan. 1/1
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- Duration: 0:19
- Published: 05 Aug 2011
- Updated: 05 Aug 2011
. -- [Uploaded using YT-Splitter] in20s.com
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Gross National Happiness - Bhutan
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- Duration: 16:30
- Published: 21 Dec 2007
- Updated: 19 Sep 2012
1 September 1999 The kingdom of Bhutan is placing environmental concerns and spiritual wellbeing over rampant capitalism. Produced by ABC Australia Distributed by Journeyman Pictures
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Bhutan HD - Land of the Thunderdragon
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- Duration: 29:15
- Published: 25 May 2011
- Updated: 20 Sep 2012
An audiovisual journey deep into the golden heart of the Himalaya.
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Bhutan's royal wedding
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- Duration: 4:41
- Published: 13 Oct 2011
- Updated: 18 Sep 2012
2011 is the year of the royal wedding - there was William and Kate, then Zara and England rugby star Mike Tindall. Today, it was the King of Bhutan tying the knot and it was a very different affair. Dignitaries and well-wishers gathered at an ancient monastic fortress to see King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk marry his bride, 21-year-old student Jetsun Pema. For days before the wedding, monks held dawn prayer sessions in remote mountain valleys. Such was the popularity of the event, Bhutan's airline had to add extra flights to deal with the flood of visitors from abroad. The people of the young demoncracy between China and India are calling it a "once in a lifetime event." Wangchuck is not expected to follow the example of his father, who married four sisters from a wealthy family. Polygamy is allowed in Bhutan, but is rare.
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Dragon Kingdom - Bhutan
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- Duration: 17:38
- Published: 06 Nov 2007
- Updated: 21 Sep 2012
June 2005 In a world where despots cling to power by any means, Bhutan's much loved King is voluntarily relinquishing control. It's part of a plan to engage with the wider world. This tiny mountain kingdom is one of the least undisturbed places on earth. Here, emphasis is placed on 'Gross National Happiness', and schools teach children to live in harmony. "We are an independent kingdom with a very strong policy that preserves our environment," explains author Tshewang Dhendup. The king is widely revered across the country. "He's a very humble man," explains one friend. "No Swiss bank accounts, no Lear jets. Lives in a log cabin." His subjects are still coming to terms with his decision to share power. In recent years, Bhutan has started reaching beyond the mountains. But nothing is allowed to endanger its unique culture Produced by ABC Australia Distributed by Journeyman Pictures
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Most difficult landing in the world - Bhutan? (Original)
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- Duration: 8:19
- Published: 25 Sep 2010
- Updated: 20 Sep 2012
Paro, Bhutan in a A320. Visual flight rules only..no instrument landing systems..the jet jockey's dream..the passenger's nighmare! Fast forward to the last 3 minutes and you will see..
http://wn.com/Most_difficult_landing_in_the_world_Bhutan?_Original
How to Travel to Bhutan
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- Duration: 3:04
- Published: 19 Jan 2012
- Updated: 16 Sep 2012
The high price of travel keeps most backpackers from visiting, up to $350 per day for the visa and tour cost and a standard $750 roundtrip on Druk Airways, but here's the deal: You absolutely get what you pay for. I recommend going through Bhutan Majestic Travel: www.bhutanmajestictravel.com
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Kadinchey
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- Duration: 2:28
- Published: 05 Dec 2011
- Updated: 20 Sep 2012
POGO | www.pogomix.net My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank You. Enjoy! NOTE: If you were a backer of this project on Kickstarter, you will be receiving your files shortly via e-mail, and your T-Shirts and USB drives will arrive through...
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Assam violence affects Bhutan, tourism at a standstill - NewsX
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- Duration: 2:38
- Published: 31 Aug 2012
- Updated: 31 Aug 2012
The fallout of 46 days of violence in Assam goes beyond the just the state's borders. Bhutan which adjoins Assam is feeling it hard too, in tourism - its lifeline - at an all time low. And even supply lines for essential commodities as good as blocked. For more log on to www.newsx.com
http://wn.com/Assam_violence_affects_Bhutan,_tourism_at_a_standstill_NewsX
Top 5 Best actress in Bhutan
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- Duration: 2:19
- Published: 05 Jul 2012
- Updated: 21 Sep 2012
Top 5 best actress in Bhutan,This are based on my opinion. Hope U enjoy iT!!! Number of photo increases with rank..
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Bhutan Tourism - Happiness on Earth
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- Duration: 3:57
- Published: 08 Jun 2012
- Updated: 04 Aug 2012
Bhutan is a unique blend of the old and new. Here is a country that is slowly opening up to the modern world in a fine balance with its ancient traditions. The land of the thunder dragon kingdom is a trekker's paradise and an environmentalist's dream. With 72 percent of the country under forest cover, Bhutan's pristine ecology is home to rare and endangered flora and fauna. This spiritual land is the last bastion of the Vajrayana school of Mahayana Buddhism which provides the essence of a unique identity for the 750000 people.Video brought to you by Travelindex Network and Travel & Tourism Foundation. Travelindex.com is the World's largest Travel Directory. We invite you to submit your tourism, travel or destination site for publication, its free, at www.Travelindex.com More travel and tourism information and travel videos at www.VisitBhutan.org http www.BestDestination.com http www.DestinationChannel.com and more...
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The Secret Garden - Bhutan
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- Duration: 26:26
- Published: 15 Aug 2011
- Updated: 05 Sep 2012
Scientists clamour to harness secret miracle drug To see more go to www.youtube.com Follow us on Facebook (goo.gl or Twitter (www.twitter.com Up in the mountains of Bhutan a mysterious grub-turned-mushroom is fueling a high-altitude rush for richness. Worth up to $80000 per kilo, scientists believe it may be the miracle cure to change medicine. "It's a fungus that kills insects in a horrible way", explains biologist Dr Hywel-Jones. Although not a friend to insects, many scientists are convinced that for humans it is a super antioxidant, a powerful antibiotic, energy booster, heart-helper, lung-improver and sex sustainer. Across Bhutan, thousands are making the arduous journey to the mountains in a quest to strike it rich.The scramble for the fungus has also spawned a fierce illegal trade and violent clashes in Tibet; something Bhutan is desperate to avoid."There's no reason why a small country like Bhutan cannot be a high-tech pharmaceutical industry...who knows what it could be giving to mankind in the future." A Film By ABC Australia Distirbuted By Journeyman Pictures August 2011
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Bhutan's happiness holds out hope
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- Duration: 2:17
- Published: 03 Apr 2012
- Updated: 10 Sep 2012
More than 600 world leaders, economists and academics at the United Nations are reassessing the link between happiness and economic prosperity. While a nation's progress is typically measured in financial terms -- economists have begun to acknowledge that this does necessarily indicate the well-being of a country's citizens. But, small nations like the Himalayan nation of Bhutan which bases its development on its "gross national happiness" and which is rated among the world's happiest places may have the right formula. Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports from New York.
http://wn.com/Bhutan's_happiness_holds_out_hope
Postcards from Bhutan
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- Duration: 7:21
- Published: 24 Jun 2012
- Updated: 17 Jul 2012
Neha Dixit takes a bus ride and goes deeper into this beautiful Himalayan kingdom. Watch full show: goodtimes.ndtv.com
http://wn.com/Postcards_from_Bhutan
Bhutan Basic's
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- Duration: 4:09
- Published: 24 Jul 2012
- Updated: 19 Sep 2012
If you are thinking of travelling to Bhutan? Here is some of the basic information you need to know.
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Marianne Vos in Bhutan (english subtitles)
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- Duration: 12:08
- Published: 11 Apr 2012
- Updated: 13 Aug 2012
Marianne Vos, Dutch cyclo-cross world champion and Olympic gold medal winner, visited Bhutan 2011 for a cycle tour with unemployed youth and witnessed the Bhutan Royal Wedding. (english subtitles) www.bhutanandpartners.org
http://wn.com/Marianne_Vos_in_Bhutan_english_subtitles
UTEP Visits Bhutan
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- Duration: 2:17
- Published: 18 Jul 2012
- Updated: 10 Sep 2012
The mighty and majestic mountainside dzongs of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan helped inspire the architecture for The University of Texas at El Paso almost 100 years ago. Add to that the country's breathtaking vistas that weave rustic culture, lush greenery and splashes of color. Bhutan is a noble and tranquil land whether you see it in person or on video.
http://wn.com/UTEP_Visits_Bhutan
Himalaya with Michael Palin - part 6 - Bhutan to the Bay of Bengal
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- Duration: 59:01
- Published: 10 Feb 2012
- Updated: 20 Sep 2012
Michael Palin concludes his Himalayan trek. In Bhutan, Palin has a last look at the high Himalaya. Trekking to Chomolhari Base Camp he meets a nomad with a penchant for yak songs before reaching Paro to witness the Buddhist festival of Tsechu. En route to Bangladesh he sees rare black-neck cranes. In Bangladesh he visits the beaches of Chittagong and grid-locked Dhaka and completes his journey on a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal.
http://wn.com/Himalaya_with_Michael_Palin_part_6_Bhutan_to_the_Bay_of_Bengal
Pristine beauty of Bhutan
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- Duration: 8:34
- Published: 17 Jun 2012
- Updated: 31 Aug 2012
Neha Dixit visits the picturesque Bhutan at a time when the preparations are full on to celebrate the birthday of their King. Watch full show: goodtimes.ndtv.com
http://wn.com/Pristine_beauty_of_Bhutan
Journey with Robert Thurman in Bhutan FILM TRAILER
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- Duration: 2:00
- Published: 21 Mar 2012
- Updated: 14 Sep 2012
Journey With Robert Thurman in Bhutan: Buddhist Teachings and Meditations in the Land of the Thunder Dragon takes you on an inner and outer journey into the heart of the last remaining Buddhist kingdom as it transitions into the world's newest democracy. Explore Bhutan's sacred sites and temples, where Professor Thurman offers teachings and meditations that illuminate central principles of Buddhism, and why it's essential for achieving Bhutan's goals of Gross National Happiness.
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Bhutanese new song 2012.
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- Duration: 6:30
- Published: 12 May 2012
- Updated: 25 Aug 2012
Bhutanese Song 2012
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- Duration: 5:34
- Published: 30 Jun 2012
- Updated: 20 Sep 2012
Sem Sem rangwang meyba-Phub Zam (Druk Super Star)
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Neha travels to picturesque Bhutan
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- Duration: 7:20
- Published: 11 Jun 2012
- Updated: 30 Jul 2012
No Big Deal: Landing on one of the toughest air strips in the world at Paro, this week Neha Dixit takes us around the Land of the Thunder Dragon - Bhutan. Watch full show: goodtimes.ndtv.com
http://wn.com/Neha_travels_to_picturesque_Bhutan
Bhutan's royal wedding frenzy
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- Duration: 2:34
- Published: 12 Oct 2011
- Updated: 06 Sep 2012
Despite its modesty and simplicity, the first royal wedding under Bhutan's democratic constitutional monarchy is fast becoming a national affair for the people of Bhutan. With everyone gearing up for this weekend's public festivities, the wedding of king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and 21-year-old Jetsun Pema, is becoming a boon to the nation's economy. Though Bhutan focuses on gross national happiness in lieu of the traditional measure of Gross Domestic Product, the festivities show the merging of the two. Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Thimphu.
http://wn.com/Bhutan's_royal_wedding_frenzy
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Thimphu, Bhutan
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- Duration: 7:58
- Published: 22 Oct 2009
- Updated: 01 Sep 2012
A brief tour of the main tourist attractions in and around one of the world's most unusual capital cities: the archery ground, Clocktower Square, traffic police (yes, believe it or not, they are a tourist attraction), National Memorial Chorten, Trashi Chhoe Dzong, and a Takin wildlife reserve of curious animals with the body of a cow and head of a goat. For related still photographs see www.markhorrell.com
http://wn.com/Thimphu,_Bhutan
Thimphu Expressway (Only highway in Bhutan)
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- Duration: 4:21
- Published: 17 Mar 2009
- Updated: 30 Jun 2012
Thimphu Expressway from Babesa to Thimphu - www.bhutantour.bt
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Taxi Drivers in Thimphu Documentary
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- Duration: 8:29
- Published: 10 Sep 2009
- Updated: 15 May 2012
LIFE OF A TAXI DRIVER We chose this topic to help the taxi drivers who are working hard for their living. They suffer for a living since they are not educated. We chose this topic because we knew our film will be on the internet. We hope the people and especially the government will watch our films and help the taxi drivers by trying to understand them and give them business. Lungten Dorji, Khenrab S. Tharchyin, and Tandin Wagchuk This film was made in the summer 2009 media club program sponsored by the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (www.bhutancmd.org.bt
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Thimphu Street and Traffic Video
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- Duration: 4:22
- Published: 23 Mar 2007
- Updated: 01 Jun 2012
Thimphu Street and Traffic Video
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Teaching in Thimphu- by Liz Warren
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- Duration: 6:09
- Published: 18 Jan 2011
- Updated: 13 Sep 2012
Thimphu and Dochula pass, Bhutan
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- Duration: 2:30
- Published: 19 Aug 2010
- Updated: 19 Jul 2012
Dochula Pass stands an hour and a half away from Thimphu, along a lovely Rhododendron and conifer forest (with trees festooned with orchids) and lies along the highway to central Bhutan, with a road leading to Punakha. Dochula pass is located on the way to Punakha from Thimphu. The pass is popular for tourists for its ideal location from where one can enjoy 360 degree of beautiful panoramic view of Himalaya mountain range, especially on clear winter days. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyal Chortens-108 stupa built by the eldest Queen Mother Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. The pass is also popular spiritual place for both locals and tourists because of an important temple that is located on the crest of Dochula pass. Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck has achieved a fine blend of history and mythology in the construction of The Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple) to honor His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The past and future appear to merge in the details of the lhakhang (temple) that tells the story of a supreme warrior figure whose vision pierces the distant future. Besides the spirituality of the place many Bhutanese families visit the pass during holidays and weekends to simply enjoy the scenery of the place with their pack lunch and hot tea. For the tourist the place is an ideal location to capture beautiful pictures of Himalaya mountain range during clear warm days. Source: www.tourism.gov.bt Thimphu <b>...</b>
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SAARC Opening Ceremonies in Thimphu, Bhutan
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- Duration: 2:05
- Published: 30 Apr 2010
- Updated: 04 Aug 2012
Leaders of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, and Bhutan met in Bhutan for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit on April 28-29. This is the first time that Bhutan will host the summit, which is focusing on climate change as well as a number of other issues. Bhutan is also promoting its concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) which relates a countries development to personal contentment and happiness. www.insidebayarea.com
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Paro and Thimphu in Bhutan
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- Duration: 1:40
- Published: 09 Aug 2010
- Updated: 02 Jun 2012
Thimpu is the capital city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the name of the surrounding valley is dzongkhag, the Thimphu District. Thisfootage is part of the professionally-shot stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and Digital Betacam. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... wfi@vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
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Thimphu Dzong (Part 1)
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- Duration: 1:37
- Published: 25 Jun 2011
- Updated: 08 Mar 2012
Showing you around the main facade of Thimphu dzong. Watch out part 2 for inside the dzong.
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Bhutan. Market in Thimphu
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- Duration: 1:01
- Published: 23 Jul 2007
- Updated: 03 Jun 2012
A little glimpse at the beautiful market and people in Thimphu, Bhutan.
http://wn.com/Bhutan_Market_in_Thimphu
Thimphu, Capital of Bhutan
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- Duration: 1:29
- Published: 13 Aug 2010
- Updated: 02 Jun 2012
Thimphu was a small settlement but was developed by the King Jigme Dorje Wangchuk to shift from the ancient capital of Punakha. It consisted of a group of hamlets scattered across the valley including Motithang, Changangkha, Changlimithang, Langchupakha, and Taba, some of which constitute districts of the city today. Thisfootage is part of the professionally-shot stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and Digital Betacam. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
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Thimphu Traffic in Bhutan
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- Duration: 2:55
- Published: 21 Sep 2008
- Updated: 20 May 2012
Kingdom of Bhutan - www.youtube.com Thimphu Traffic, traffic run by police man, Beautiful Thimphu Traffic video with sound track Satha ringsa(Golden Cup) by Yeshi Choden. Compiled by abiXalmon
http://wn.com/Thimphu_Traffic_in_Bhutan
Garab Dorje Rinpoche (噶拉多傑仁波切) at his temple in Thimphu
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- Duration: 8:06
- Published: 06 Mar 2008
- Updated: 11 Sep 2012
Garab Rinpoche giving blessings during Krodikali practice. The endless flow of people coming to be blessed makes it virtually impossible for most practitioners in the room to see and follow the umdze. In a tent outside the hall about the same number of yogins-yoginis as inside have been doing Chod for the day- despite the freezing temperatures and snowy gales, despite that most of them should actually be in their workplaces.
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Thimphu Dzong (Part 2)
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- Duration: 3:10
- Published: 25 Jun 2011
- Updated: 26 Jun 2011
Showing you around the interiors of the Thimphu dzong.
http://wn.com/Thimphu_Dzong_Part_2
His Majesty arrives in Thimphu.m4v
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- Duration: 2:57
- Published: 14 Oct 2011
- Updated: 14 May 2012
If it was tiring for those, who waited hours to be able to greet the royal couple, for the royal couple itself that wed a day before in Punakha Dzong, it must have been even more tiring. It's a three-hour drive from Punakha, the ancient capital, to Thimphu, the new capital. Yesterday, it took the royal couple more than 12 hours to cover the distance, as they stopped along the way to meet people of all ages and backgrounds, lining the highway to greet and offer prayers and wishes to them. The jubilant and excited crowd, eager to see the royal couple, had lit incense and built makeshift altars along the highway. Which is why the royal couple chose to walk and interact along stretches lined with thousands of well-wishers, and drive along those bereft of habitation. In Thimphu, excited students lined the highway from eleven in the morning, holding the national flag in their hands under a bright blue sky. As expected, hunger and thirst soon got to them after several hours. But they waited and excitement returned with news that the royal couple had finally descended to Semtokha at around four in the evening. Being the most populous urban centre in the country, Thimphu had the longest lines of people, stretching from the Semtokha gate, through the town and all the way to Lingkana, all wanting to greet the royal couple. But His Majesty stopping by to meet and interact with people is not something new. In keeping with what was done in the past, His Majesty has always found time to <b>...</b>
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Thimphu Vegetable Market or Centenary Farmers Market
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- Duration: 2:15
- Published: 28 Jan 2009
- Updated: 27 Aug 2010
Thimphu Vegetable Market or Centenary Farmers Market: www.bhutantour.bt One of the biggest structures in Bhutan, centenary farmers market was built in 2008 to mark the coronation of fifth king of Bhutan and 100 years of monarchy. The two storied building has 458 stalls for sale of vegetables, fruits, meat and other farm produces. It also houses cafeteria and separate stalls for non wood forest products. Vendors from throughout the country come here to sell their farm produces. The market is open 6 days in a week except Wednesday.
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Taj Tashi Bhutan - Heart of the Thimphu Valley
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- Duration: 2:08
- Published: 30 Jun 2008
- Updated: 19 May 2012
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces bring to you the gateway to a land steeped in mythology and magic. Set in the heart of Thimphu Valley, Taj Tashi is a blend of traditional Bhutanese Dzong architecture and modern design. Adorned with classical hand-drawn Buddhist murals, its 66 elegant guestrooms afford guests striking highlights of the region's art and colour. Besides breathtaking views of the mountains that rise above the Thimphu valley. Continuing the journey into mystical Bhutan at the Taj Tashi, guests can sample Bhutan's fiery cuisine, gaze at the mesmerizing prayer wheels through its panoramic windows, make short but rewarding forays into the vibrant local markets, pleasantly while their time in one of the hotel's traditional themed café's and restaurants, or find yet more ways to relax with a special 'Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath' at the Taj Spa. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces offer an experience of the mystique and beauty of Bhutan from a milieu of contemporary refinement and warm hospitality that is purely Taj.
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Thimphu, capital of Bhutan
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- Duration: 0:48
- Published: 03 Nov 2011
- Updated: 04 Aug 2012
Watch the Thimphu Chuu River pass through the capital of Bhutan! Thimpu is the capital city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the name of the surrounding valley is dzongkhag, the Thimphu District. View from Hotel Riverview (Thimphu, Bhutan). According to Wikipedia: "Thimphu (Tibetan alphabet: ཐིམ་ཕུག་, Dzongkha: ཐིམ་ཕུ་) also spelt Thimpu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The city became the capital of Bhutan in 1961. As of 2005 it had a population of 79185, with 98676 people living in the entire Thimphu district. The city is spread out longitudinally in a north-south direction on the west bank of the valley formed by the Wang Chuu, also known as the Thimphu Chuu River. Thimphu is located at 27°28′00″N 89°38′30″E / 27.4666667°N 89.64167°E / 27.4666667; 89.64167Coordinates: 27°28′00″N 89°38′30″E / 27.4666667°N 89.64167°E / 27.4666667; 89.64167 and is spread over an altitudinal range between 2248 metres (7375 ft) and 2648 metres (8688 ft). Unusually for a capital city, Thimphu is not served by an airport, but relies on the airport at Paro, connected by road some 54 kilometres (34 mi) away. Thimphu, as the political and economic centre of Bhutan, has a dominant agricultural and livestock base, which contributes to 45% of the country's GNP.[8] Tourism, though a contributor to the <b>...</b>
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Monasteries around Thimphu
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- Duration: 1:25
- Published: 19 Aug 2010
- Updated: 02 Jun 2012
Dochula Pass stands an hour and a half away from Thimphu, along a lovely Rhododendron and conifer forest (with trees festooned with orchids) and lies along the highway to central Bhutan, with a road leading to Punakha. Dochula pass is located on the way to Punakha from Thimphu. The pass is popular for tourists for its ideal location from where one can enjoy 360 degree of beautiful panoramic view of Himalaya mountain range, especially on clear winter days. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyal Chortens-108 stupa built by the eldest Queen Mother Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. The pass is also popular spiritual place for both locals and tourists because of an important temple that is located on the crest of Dochula pass. Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck has achieved a fine blend of history and mythology in the construction of The Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple) to honor His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The past and future appear to merge in the details of the lhakhang (temple) that tells the story of a supreme warrior figure whose vision pierces the distant future. Besides the spirituality of the place many Bhutanese families visit the pass during holidays and weekends to simply enjoy the scenery of the place with their pack lunch and hot tea. For the tourist the place is an ideal location to capture beautiful pictures of Himalaya mountain range during clear warm days. Source: www.tourism.gov.bt Thimpu has <b>...</b>
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Total Solar Eclipse from Thimphu Bhutan (22 July 2009)
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- Duration: 5:08
- Published: 22 Jul 2009
- Updated: 14 Mar 2012
Total Solar Eclipse seen from Buddha Point in Thimphu, Bhutan at 5:58 AM (22 July 2009). Bhutan Excursions - www.bhutantour.bt
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Dochula Pass in Thimphu Bhutan
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- Duration: 1:46
- Published: 18 Jan 2009
- Updated: 17 May 2012
Dochula Pass in Thimphu Bhutan with song La Dochula... Dochu La (3050m) from where one can have a spectacular view of the Himalayas to the north when the sky is clear. The pass is marked by 108 chortens (Stupa) which are Buddhist reliquaries, memorials to the teachings of the Buddha. Sometimes actual relics of the Buddha or revered monks are inserted into the dome of the stupa, but whether or not there are relics inside, the stupas mark the landscape with reminders of the Buddhas teachings... Visit Bhutan : www.bhutantour.bt
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Driving through Thimphu, Bhutan!
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- Duration: 1:14
- Published: 01 Jun 2012
- Updated: 26 Jun 2012
Like a little Swiss town, this is Thimphu at dusk. Drive through the streets of Bhutan's capital town in a Toyota Land Cruiser in the neighbourhood of where Taj Thimphu has now come up, prior to its construction! Wangdue Phodrang is a town and capital of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan. It is located in Thedtsho Gewog. The town shares its name with the dzong, built in 1638 which dominates the district. The name is said to have been given by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal who was searching for the best location for a dzong to prevent incursions from the south. At the chosen spot the Shabdrung encountered a boy named Wangdi playing beside the river and hence named the dzong "Wangdi's Palace". Source - Wikipedia Thisfootage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com. Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
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Archery Competition in Thimphu, Bhutan, Jack Daulton videoblog featuring Roz Ho.
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- Duration: 3:31
- Published: 26 Dec 2010
- Updated: 14 Sep 2011
Microsoft exec Roz Ho observes and discusses an archery competiton in Thimphu, Bhutan, with a local expert. July 2010. (Jack Daulton videographer) (contact: jack@jackdaulton.com)
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Sindhu Malla - Tungna ra Damphu
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- Duration: 4:28
- Published: 09 Feb 2007
- Updated: 17 Sep 2012
The greatest Nepali song! I do not intend any copyright infringement.
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Tungna Ra Damphu
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- Duration: 4:23
- Published: 01 Jul 2010
- Updated: 31 May 2012
Bhutanese in South Australia
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Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai
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- Duration: 4:26
- Published: 16 Feb 2010
- Updated: 23 Sep 2012
Sindhu Malla and friends in Kaha
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Damphu Sanjh Hong Kong
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- Duration: 58:47
- Published: 04 Feb 2012
- Updated: 30 Sep 2012
Damphu Sanjh Hong Kong
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Nepali Dance Tunga ra Damphu
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- Duration: 2:58
- Published: 25 Mar 2011
- Updated: 30 Sep 2012
Tungna Ra Damphu Bajaudai Dance cover Don't forget to like our page: www.facebook.com
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DAMPHU SAANJH-2012
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- Duration: 47:30
- Published: 04 Mar 2012
- Updated: 29 Sep 2012
Damphu Saanjh 2012 Organize By: Tamang Society of America Date: 3rd March 2012 Vanue: New York Video:www.presschautari.com
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Tungna ra Damphu
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- Duration: 3:57
- Published: 06 Dec 2007
- Updated: 29 Apr 2012
Tungna ra Damphu sang by Sindhu malla
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Nepali Dance: Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai by Sharmili Lama
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- Duration: 4:13
- Published: 22 Jul 2011
- Updated: 26 Sep 2012
The traditional Nepali dance Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai performed by Sharmili Lama during Himalayan Footsteps' Cultural Festival, July 2011
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Nepali Mix & Match Tungna Ra Damphu Dance
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- Duration: 4:25
- Published: 01 Oct 2008
- Updated: 24 Aug 2012
Nepali Mix & Match Tungna Ra Damphu Dance by www.moktandigital.com
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❤ Nepali dance // tungna ra damphu ♫ uk dashain party
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- Duration: 4:45
- Published: 24 Jan 2010
- Updated: 24 Mar 2012
dashain party ma gurungni sis ko dance lol ^___^ (pratikacha d, me, susan d, shuslim d and babita d) xx
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Damphu The musical instrument of Nepal
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- Duration: 1:57
- Published: 27 Sep 2006
- Updated: 01 Jun 2012
ur.jp Damphu and Tungna the musical instrument of Nepal. Damphu is a percussion instrument of the form similar to a big tambourine. The portion of cymbal is a wooden projection. It is a very rare musical instrument. There is sound like the ukulele of Hawaii also in "Tungna" by a very rare musical instrument.
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Yogita Moktan's Promo Video "Damphu"
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- Duration: 0:31
- Published: 06 Aug 2009
- Updated: 11 May 2011
Yogita Moktan's Promo Video "Damphu Bajau Tamba Dai", Avaiable in Market Promoted by Tamang Media & Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
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Damphu Madal Sarangi - Nepali Movie Majhi Dai Song - Lok Pop Song
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- Duration: 4:31
- Published: 29 May 2011
- Updated: 29 May 2011
Nepali Movie Majhi Dai Song Damphu Madhal Sarangi Bajha Bhajudai, nepali movie lok pop song www.isansar.com present bhupandra biswa
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Tugna ra damphu bajauda - dance by Trisha and Alishma
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- Duration: 4:21
- Published: 14 May 2010
- Updated: 20 Nov 2010
This dance was performed during Nepalese New Year Program 2067 in Brisbane, organised by Nepal Asia Friendship Association (NAFA). These two little girls have been regular performers for past few years in Nepalese cultural events in Brisbane.
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Tungna ra damphu
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- Duration: 4:54
- Published: 05 Mar 2010
- Updated: 09 Sep 2012
International Night. Fairfax High School (2009) Tungna ra damfu bajaudai..
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Damphu Sanjh in New York
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- Duration: 26:04
- Published: 07 Mar 2012
- Updated: 21 Jul 2012
Damfu Sanjha Host : Surya Thapa Program : Nepal in New York
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Tungna Ra Damphu (Panchthar Samaj, UK) 2068/2011
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- Duration: 4:44
- Published: 30 May 2011
- Updated: 17 Aug 2012
Event : Panchthar Samaj, UK Bhela Very talented Sisters Dancing.
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Tungna ra damphu bajaundai
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- Duration: 5:00
- Published: 16 Apr 2009
- Updated: 05 Jan 2011
Tungna ra damphu bajaundai New year program 2066 Sydney
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Tungna ra damphu bajaundai
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- Duration: 4:34
- Published: 24 Oct 2010
- Updated: 13 Feb 2012
Bhutanese dance in "Dashain Celebration and Cultural Programme-2010" organosed by Association of Bhutanese in Norway, Rogaland. Artists: Hari Maya Chhetri Sabitra Puri Chandra Chhetri Special Credits: Netra & Chandra
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Tamang selo: Tungna ra Damphu
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- Duration: 5:21
- Published: 30 Jan 2010
- Updated: 17 Aug 2012
Nepali folk dance, Tamang Selo, presented in Nepalese Cultural Program 2010 in Bergen, Norway by Nepali Bergen Society, Norway
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Tungna ra Damphu-uco
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- Duration: 4:28
- Published: 08 Feb 2009
- Updated: 12 Oct 2010
Sindhu malla, Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai (feona Tihaar 2009)
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- Duration: 4:07
- Published: 18 Oct 2009
- Updated: 08 Jun 2010
Tunga ra Damphu
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- Duration: 4:26
- Published: 06 Mar 2011
- Updated: 06 Mar 2011
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Bulldozer - JAKAR
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- Duration: 1:35
- Published: 21 Sep 2010
- Updated: 26 Aug 2012
THE BULLDOZER machine is a amusement device designed for playing in amusement parks, festivities, cinemas, clubs, bars, etc. The machine is designed and made from state of the art materials and parts available on the market. Components of the device are compliant with the safety standards.
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Jakar Boxer by Birmingham Vending
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- Duration: 1:32
- Published: 02 Jul 2008
- Updated: 01 Mar 2012
This is a promotional Video about a boxing game offered by Birmingham Vending at www.BirminghamVending.com. Jakar "The Boxer" The Boxer is a strength testing machine where the player needs to punch the boxing bag so the machine, through sensors, can read the strength used for the punch. Players must meet or exceed the number of punches the machine sets per game. The machine can also be set to measure the speed of the punch instead of the power of the punch.
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jakar iraqe+ mahate 2012
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- Duration: 1:39
- Published: 02 Jan 2012
- Updated: 23 Aug 2012
jakar iraqe+ mahate 2012
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![Mathura Mein Jakar Tum Murli Vinod Agarwal [Full Song] Shyam Tum Bhool Gaye](http://web.archive.org./web/20121001182555im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8cWaklxOl-8/0.jpg "Mathura Mein Jakar Tum Murli Vinod Agarwal [Full Song] Shyam Tum Bhool Gaye")
Mathura Mein Jakar Tum Murli Vinod Agarwal [Full Song] Shyam Tum Bhool Gaye
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- Duration: 58:30
- Published: 08 May 2011
- Updated: 24 Aug 2012
Subscribe Our Channel For More Updates: www.youtube.com Krishna Bhajan: Mathura Mein Jakar Tum Murli Bajana Bhool Gaye Album Name: Shyam Tum Bhool Gaye Singer: Vinod Agarwal Music Director: Dinesh Sharma Music Label: T-Series Subscribe: www.youtube.com Bhakti Sagar: www.facebook.com For Spiritual Voice Alerts, Airtel subscribers Dial 589991 (toll free) To set popular Bhakti Dhun as your HelloTune, Airtel subscribers Dial 57878881 ------- ''Mathura Mein Jakar Manmohan'' ''Mathura Mein Jaakar'' ''Shyam Tum Bhul Gaye'' ''Mathura mein jaker'' ''Vinod Agarwal Krishna Bhajan'' ''Vinod Aggarwal Krishna bhajan'' ''Krishna Bhajan by Vinod Agarwal'' ''gopal'' ''shrikrishna'' ''Janmashtami'' ''Shrikrishna'' ''Janmastmi''''radhey govin gopal radhey'' ''radhe gobind gopal'' ''Krishna Bhajans vinod agarwal'' ''vind aggarwal'' ''krishan bhajans'' ''makhan chor'' ''Khatu Shyan Bhajans'' 'Khaatu shyam'' ''Alka Goyal'' ''radhe radhe krishan'' krishana'' ''shree radhe krishna'' ''shri radhe krishna '' ''jai radha raman hari'' ''Baanke Bihari'' ''Main Girdhar Mera'' ''Sanwra Jadugar'' ''Sanwra Mera Sanwra'' ''Ek Shaam Banke Bihari Ke Naam'' ''Sanwara Mere Sanwara'' ''Gopal'' ''Kanhaiyya'' ''Sri Krishan'' ''Krishna'' ''janmastami songs'' ''Shri Krishan Janamashtami'' ''Nand laal'' ''nandlal'' ''hari'' ''shri hari'' ''vishnu'' ''Krishna Janm songs'' ''Krishan Janam'' ''Sanwara'' ''Sanwara'' ''kanhaiya'' ''Kanhaiyya'' ''Gopal'' ''hare krishna hare rama'' ''shri krishna govind hare murari <b>...</b>
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FlyyGuy Jakar 3Hunna Freestyle
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- Duration: 2:16
- Published: 18 Feb 2012
- Updated: 15 Jul 2012
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna by Arif Attari - Madani Channel Dawateislami
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- Duration: 6:17
- Published: 17 Jul 2010
- Updated: 01 Sep 2012
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna by Haji Arif Attari Download complete program www.videos.Faizaneraza.org Largest Islamic Portal http
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People of Jakar and Kurjey , Bhutan
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- Duration: 3:09
- Published: 29 Jul 2010
- Updated: 14 Jul 2012
People of Jakar and Kurjey attend the Kurjey Tsechu in Bumthang, Bhutan's central green pasturage valley, to pay obeisance to Guru Rimpoche / Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. On his birthday, the thankha / thanka / thangka / thangkha / thongdrel is unfurled at the Kurjey Tsechu or festival. A monk counts the Buddhist rosary while holy water is distributed. On a drum beat, the huge wall painting is lowered, drum beat by drum beat, for the people to see it. Bhutan is a Buddhist state where power is shared by the king and government. The country's name in the local dialect means Land of the Dragon. In Bhutan, thunder is believed to be the voices of dragons roaring. The two colors of the flag, divided diagonally, represent spiritual and temporal power within Bhutan. The orange part of the flag represents the Drukpas monasteries and Buddhist religious practice, while the saffron yellow field denotes the secular authority of the dynasty Early records suggest scattered clusters of inhabitants had already settled in Bhutan when the first recorded settlers arrived 1400 years ago. Bhutan's indigenous population is the Drukpa. Three main ethnic groups, the Sharchops, Ngalops and the Lhotsampas (of Nepalese origin), make up today's Drukpa population. Bhutan's earliest residents, the Sharchops reside predominantly in eastern Bhutan. Their origin can be traced to the tribes of northern Burma and northeast India. The Ngalops migrated from the Tibetan plains and are the <b>...</b>
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Jakar festival - Sunday, October 17, 2010
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- Duration: 1:10
- Published: 14 Nov 2010
- Updated: 14 Nov 2010
Dances from the Jakar Festival in Bumthang, Bhutan
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FlyyGuy Jakar - Hit A Stain Feat. Eazy Tarentino ( Prod. Vitamin E )
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- Duration: 3:13
- Published: 03 Aug 2012
- Updated: 31 Aug 2012
Shot/Filmed: FlameGang Films Directed By: @BasedBoyChriszy Prod. By Vitamin E FlyyGuy Jakar - Hit A Stain Feat. Eazy Tarentino ( Official Music Video )
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Mushtaq Qadri Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Tu Salaam Mera Ro Ro Ke Kehna ♥¸.•*SUBOHY*•.¸♥
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- Duration: 6:01
- Published: 03 Mar 2011
- Updated: 24 Aug 2012
Zaire Taiba Roze Pe Mushtaq Qadri Beautiful salam Original Salam Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna Origina salam Mushtaq Qadri Present By Subohy14
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FlyyGuy Jakar - Hands Down Remix (3Hunna Freestyle) [Directed By @RadicalRebels]
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- Duration: 4:48
- Published: 03 May 2012
- Updated: 28 Jul 2012
FlyyGuy Jakar - Hands Down Remix (3Hunna Freestyle) [Directed By @RadicalRebels]
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jakar al iraqe //جكر العراقي// مجمع مهد// كندالي
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- Duration: 3:38
- Published: 26 May 2012
- Updated: 09 Aug 2012
jakar kandali جكر كندالي
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FlyyGuy Jakar & Rio - I Been Fly
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- Duration: 2:09
- Published: 06 Oct 2011
- Updated: 29 Jul 2012
Brand New Track By FlyyGuys Called "I Been Fly" Video Produced By The Rebels Music Recorded By FlyyGuys Directed By Reckless Logic Filmed & Edited By Deezignz
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Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna - Mehfil e Madina
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- Duration: 12:36
- Published: 26 Oct 2010
- Updated: 14 Jul 2012
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna - Mehfil e Madina
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Georgia Bulldogs vs Louisiana-Laf :: Jakar Hamilton Pick 6
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- Duration: 1:25
- Published: 04 Sep 2010
- Updated: 11 Dec 2011
Jakar Bo Kata.wmv
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- Duration: 2:02
- Published: 14 Jun 2011
- Updated: 06 Oct 2011
Sensei Yong Min Kim's Bo Kata
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Aag - Raj Kapoor & Nargis Romantic Scenes - Jao Jakar Aaram Karo - Bollywood Classic Movie
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- Duration: 2:22
- Published: 12 Mar 2011
- Updated: 07 Aug 2012
Enjoy this Romantic scene from the 1948 movie Aag starring Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Kamini Kaushal, Prem Nath, Kamal Kapoor,Nigar Sultana and Indumati Subscribe and get regular updates on Raj Kapoor Songs & Scenes www.youtube.com Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com Follow us at twitter.com
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Jakar Hamilton and Orson Charles Interviews
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- Duration: 1:37
- Published: 05 Apr 2010
- Updated: 25 Oct 2011
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna by Haji Airf Attari
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- Duration: 8:29
- Published: 22 Oct 2010
- Updated: 23 Jul 2012
Dawateislami Weekly Ijtima at FaizaneMadina Karachi 21st October 2010 Live on Madanichannel After Namaz e Magrib Download complete program www.videos.Faizaneraza.org Largest Islamic Portal http
http://wn.com/Zair_E_Taiba_Roze_Pe_Jakar_Too_Salam_Mera_Ro_Ro_Kehna_by_Haji_Airf_Attari
Zaire Taiba Roze Pe Jakar tu salam mera Ro Ro k Kehna - Jumat-ul-Vida 25 Ramazan 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:51
- Published: 26 Aug 2011
- Updated: 19 Apr 2012
Please dont forget to rate it & Share! www.facebook.com www.islamimehfil.com www.facebook.com www.Faizaneraza.org
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FlyyGuy Jakar x Rio- I'm Da Man
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:14
- Published: 05 Jul 2012
- Updated: 23 Aug 2012
Shot And Chopped By @A1Visionz.
http://wn.com/FlyyGuy_Jakar_x_Rio_I'm_Da_Man
paonta sahib trip - Ashish jakar.wmv
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:04
- Published: 13 Feb 2010
- Updated: 29 Jul 2012
MBA-LSCM 2009-11 friends v went for a ultimate trip on 6 feb.2010 with ma MBA frinds ankur, divya, hemen, bhanu, arun, hitesha, chandni, linnish, mudit.............. we had ofcourse.....fun
http://wn.com/paonta_sahib_trip_Ashish_jakarwmv
FLYYGUY JAKAR FT. MAMACITA - NEVA LACKING
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:12
- Published: 25 Jun 2012
- Updated: 26 Aug 2012
FLYYGUY JAKAR FT. MAMACITA - NEVA LACKING... DIRECTED BY TRAK SURG..
http://wn.com/FLYYGUY_JAKAR_FT_MAMACITA_NEVA_LACKING
16:30
Gross National Happiness - Bhutan
1 September 1999 The kingdom of Bhutan is placing environmental concerns and spiritual wel...
published: 21 Dec 2007
Author: journeymanpictures
Gross National Happiness - Bhutan
1 September 1999 The kingdom of Bhutan is placing environmental concerns and spiritual wellbeing over rampant capitalism. Produced by ABC Australia Distributed by Journeyman Pictures
29:15
Bhutan HD - Land of the Thunderdragon
An audiovisual journey deep into the golden heart of the Himalaya....
published: 25 May 2011
Author: cybermagic3000
Bhutan HD - Land of the Thunderdragon
An audiovisual journey deep into the golden heart of the Himalaya.
4:41
Bhutan's royal wedding
2011 is the year of the royal wedding - there was William and Kate, then Zara and England ...
published: 13 Oct 2011
Author: ITVNews
Bhutan's royal wedding
2011 is the year of the royal wedding - there was William and Kate, then Zara and England rugby star Mike Tindall. Today, it was the King of Bhutan tying the knot and it was a very different affair. Dignitaries and well-wishers gathered at an ancient monastic fortress to see King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk marry his bride, 21-year-old student Jetsun Pema. For days before the wedding, monks held dawn prayer sessions in remote mountain valleys. Such was the popularity of the event, Bhutan's airline had to add extra flights to deal with the flood of visitors from abroad. The people of the young demoncracy between China and India are calling it a "once in a lifetime event." Wangchuck is not expected to follow the example of his father, who married four sisters from a wealthy family. Polygamy is allowed in Bhutan, but is rare.
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Dragon Kingdom - Bhutan
June 2005 In a world where despots cling to power by any means, Bhutan's much loved Ki...
published: 06 Nov 2007
Author: journeymanpictures
Dragon Kingdom - Bhutan
June 2005 In a world where despots cling to power by any means, Bhutan's much loved King is voluntarily relinquishing control. It's part of a plan to engage with the wider world. This tiny mountain kingdom is one of the least undisturbed places on earth. Here, emphasis is placed on 'Gross National Happiness', and schools teach children to live in harmony. "We are an independent kingdom with a very strong policy that preserves our environment," explains author Tshewang Dhendup. The king is widely revered across the country. "He's a very humble man," explains one friend. "No Swiss bank accounts, no Lear jets. Lives in a log cabin." His subjects are still coming to terms with his decision to share power. In recent years, Bhutan has started reaching beyond the mountains. But nothing is allowed to endanger its unique culture Produced by ABC Australia Distributed by Journeyman Pictures
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Most difficult landing in the world - Bhutan? (Original)
Paro, Bhutan in a A320. Visual flight rules only..no instrument landing systems..the jet j...
published: 25 Sep 2010
Author: Althams1
Most difficult landing in the world - Bhutan? (Original)
Paro, Bhutan in a A320. Visual flight rules only..no instrument landing systems..the jet jockey's dream..the passenger's nighmare! Fast forward to the last 3 minutes and you will see..
3:04
How to Travel to Bhutan
The high price of travel keeps most backpackers from visiting, up to $350 per day for the ...
published: 19 Jan 2012
Author: antonseim
How to Travel to Bhutan
The high price of travel keeps most backpackers from visiting, up to $350 per day for the visa and tour cost and a standard $750 roundtrip on Druk Airways, but here's the deal: You absolutely get what you pay for. I recommend going through Bhutan Majestic Travel: www.bhutanmajestictravel.com
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Kadinchey
POGO | www.pogomix.net My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinche...
published: 05 Dec 2011
Author: Fagottron
Kadinchey
POGO | www.pogomix.net My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank You. Enjoy! NOTE: If you were a backer of this project on Kickstarter, you will be receiving your files shortly via e-mail, and your T-Shirts and USB drives will arrive through...
2:38
Assam violence affects Bhutan, tourism at a standstill - NewsX
The fallout of 46 days of violence in Assam goes beyond the just the state's borders. ...
published: 31 Aug 2012
Author: newsxlive
Assam violence affects Bhutan, tourism at a standstill - NewsX
The fallout of 46 days of violence in Assam goes beyond the just the state's borders. Bhutan which adjoins Assam is feeling it hard too, in tourism - its lifeline - at an all time low. And even supply lines for essential commodities as good as blocked. For more log on to www.newsx.com
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Top 5 Best actress in Bhutan
Top 5 best actress in Bhutan,This are based on my opinion. Hope U enjoy iT!!! Number of ph...
published: 05 Jul 2012
Author: BhutanVevo love
Top 5 Best actress in Bhutan
Top 5 best actress in Bhutan,This are based on my opinion. Hope U enjoy iT!!! Number of photo increases with rank..
3:57
Bhutan Tourism - Happiness on Earth
Bhutan is a unique blend of the old and new. Here is a country that is slowly opening up t...
published: 08 Jun 2012
Author: bestdestination
Bhutan Tourism - Happiness on Earth
Bhutan is a unique blend of the old and new. Here is a country that is slowly opening up to the modern world in a fine balance with its ancient traditions. The land of the thunder dragon kingdom is a trekker's paradise and an environmentalist's dream. With 72 percent of the country under forest cover, Bhutan's pristine ecology is home to rare and endangered flora and fauna. This spiritual land is the last bastion of the Vajrayana school of Mahayana Buddhism which provides the essence of a unique identity for the 750000 people.Video brought to you by Travelindex Network and Travel & Tourism Foundation. Travelindex.com is the World's largest Travel Directory. We invite you to submit your tourism, travel or destination site for publication, its free, at www.Travelindex.com More travel and tourism information and travel videos at www.VisitBhutan.org http www.BestDestination.com http www.DestinationChannel.com and more...
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The Secret Garden - Bhutan
Scientists clamour to harness secret miracle drug To see more go to www.youtube.com Follow...
published: 15 Aug 2011
Author: journeymanpictures
The Secret Garden - Bhutan
Scientists clamour to harness secret miracle drug To see more go to www.youtube.com Follow us on Facebook (goo.gl or Twitter (www.twitter.com Up in the mountains of Bhutan a mysterious grub-turned-mushroom is fueling a high-altitude rush for richness. Worth up to $80000 per kilo, scientists believe it may be the miracle cure to change medicine. "It's a fungus that kills insects in a horrible way", explains biologist Dr Hywel-Jones. Although not a friend to insects, many scientists are convinced that for humans it is a super antioxidant, a powerful antibiotic, energy booster, heart-helper, lung-improver and sex sustainer. Across Bhutan, thousands are making the arduous journey to the mountains in a quest to strike it rich.The scramble for the fungus has also spawned a fierce illegal trade and violent clashes in Tibet; something Bhutan is desperate to avoid."There's no reason why a small country like Bhutan cannot be a high-tech pharmaceutical industry...who knows what it could be giving to mankind in the future." A Film By ABC Australia Distirbuted By Journeyman Pictures August 2011
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Bhutan's happiness holds out hope
More than 600 world leaders, economists and academics at the United Nations are reassessin...
published: 03 Apr 2012
Author: AlJazeeraEnglish
Bhutan's happiness holds out hope
More than 600 world leaders, economists and academics at the United Nations are reassessing the link between happiness and economic prosperity. While a nation's progress is typically measured in financial terms -- economists have begun to acknowledge that this does necessarily indicate the well-being of a country's citizens. But, small nations like the Himalayan nation of Bhutan which bases its development on its "gross national happiness" and which is rated among the world's happiest places may have the right formula. Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports from New York.
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Postcards from Bhutan
Neha Dixit takes a bus ride and goes deeper into this beautiful Himalayan kingdom. Watch f...
published: 24 Jun 2012
Author: ndtvgoodtimes
Postcards from Bhutan
Neha Dixit takes a bus ride and goes deeper into this beautiful Himalayan kingdom. Watch full show: goodtimes.ndtv.com
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Bhutan Basic's
If you are thinking of travelling to Bhutan? Here is some of the basic information you nee...
published: 24 Jul 2012
Author: TourismBhutan
Bhutan Basic's
If you are thinking of travelling to Bhutan? Here is some of the basic information you need to know.
Vimeo results:
2:28
Kadinchey
My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank...
published: 28 Dec 2011
Author: Nick Bertke
Kadinchey
My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank You, which indeed I say to everyone who helped to fund our trip!
Thank you so much for helping us get this project off the ground, everybody! We couldn't have done it without you, and I think it serves as marvellous proof that our world remix concept has tremendous potential.
2:45
circumamblation
morning at the National Memorial Choeten
Thimphu, Bhutan
http://learningtosee.tumblr.com/...
published: 16 Aug 2009
Author: Robert van Koesveld
circumamblation
morning at the National Memorial Choeten
Thimphu, Bhutan
http://learningtosee.tumblr.com/
0:32
Terra Sacra Time Lapses Trailer
My life as a filmmaker has been a journey which has blessed me with seeing some of the mos...
published: 28 Mar 2012
Author: Sean F. White
Terra Sacra Time Lapses Trailer
My life as a filmmaker has been a journey which has blessed me with seeing some of the most surreal and timeless places on the planet. These images of our Sacred Earth set to music are my way of sharing some of the magic I've experienced along the way…
"Terra Sacra Time Lapses"
Six years in the making... seven continents... 24 countries.
COMING SPRING 2012
Photographed and Edited by Sean F. White
Original music by Roy Milner
http://www.TERRA-SACRA.com
Featuring shots for the television series
Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge
http://www.travelstotheedge.com
http://www.artwolfe.com
With shots from the television series
Ancient Megastructures and Battle Castle
http://www.parallaxfilm.com
http://www.battlecastle.tv
For updates and release information:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/seanfwhite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sean-F-White-Photography-Films/291134517608278
--
"Terra Sacra" ~ Latin for Sacred Earth.
Terra Sacra Time Lapses is a short film featuring remote landscapes and ancient monuments from around the globe. These images were photographed during my assignments and personal travels between 2006-2012.
I've combined my favourite shots from these trips into non-narrative film that touches on a theme close to my heart: Sacred Earth.
The visuals are driven by an original score by composer Roy Milner (http://www.roymilner.com). The six-minute film is a journey through three distinct Acts: (I) Primordial Earth (II) Past meets Present and (III) Eternal Universe.
This film is a personal project to share the beauty and awe I witnessed at these locations. I hope viewers will be moved by the intangible power of our Terra Sacra.
THANKS TO:
Endless thanks to Art Wolfe for hiring me to as the cinematographer for the public television series Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge and taking me to the ends of the Earth where most of the shots from Terra Sacra were made. Art, you are an inspiration and the most driven photographer I have ever known! I learned so much working on this show with our amazing crew and have stories to tell for a lifetime!
http://www.artwolfe.com
http://www.travelstotheedge.com
Never-ending thanks to friends and colleagues Ian Herring and Maija Leivo of Parallax Film Productions for permission to us shots I took for the television series Ancient Megastructures (National Geographic Channel / History Television) and Battle Castle (Discovery/History Television/ BBC). These assignments provided unprecedented access to some of the world's most iconic ancient landmarks
http://www.parallaxfilm.com
Infinite thanks to my amazing wife Deddeda for her love and constant encouragement to pursue this project.
COUNTRIES:
Bolivia
Chile
USA
Antarctica
Kenya
Madagascar
UK
Argentina
Brazil
Australia
Mali
Nepal
New Zealand
Japan
Bhutan
Peru
Mongolia
Iceland
Cambodia
Egypt
Jordan
Philippines
Syria
Poland
http://www.terra-sacra.com
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Bhutan
Bhutan in December 2010. Shot with a D90. Sorry about the shaky shots and shitty editing. ...
published: 11 Jan 2011
Author: lordshaneez
Bhutan
Bhutan in December 2010. Shot with a D90. Sorry about the shaky shots and shitty editing. :)
Youtube results:
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Marianne Vos in Bhutan (english subtitles)
Marianne Vos, Dutch cyclo-cross world champion and Olympic gold medal winner, visited Bhut...
published: 11 Apr 2012
Author: bhutanandpartners
Marianne Vos in Bhutan (english subtitles)
Marianne Vos, Dutch cyclo-cross world champion and Olympic gold medal winner, visited Bhutan 2011 for a cycle tour with unemployed youth and witnessed the Bhutan Royal Wedding. (english subtitles) www.bhutanandpartners.org
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UTEP Visits Bhutan
The mighty and majestic mountainside dzongs of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan helped insp...
published: 18 Jul 2012
Author: UTEP
UTEP Visits Bhutan
The mighty and majestic mountainside dzongs of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan helped inspire the architecture for The University of Texas at El Paso almost 100 years ago. Add to that the country's breathtaking vistas that weave rustic culture, lush greenery and splashes of color. Bhutan is a noble and tranquil land whether you see it in person or on video.
59:01
Himalaya with Michael Palin - part 6 - Bhutan to the Bay of Bengal
Michael Palin concludes his Himalayan trek. In Bhutan, Palin has a last look at the high H...
published: 10 Feb 2012
Author: bratanciprian
Himalaya with Michael Palin - part 6 - Bhutan to the Bay of Bengal
Michael Palin concludes his Himalayan trek. In Bhutan, Palin has a last look at the high Himalaya. Trekking to Chomolhari Base Camp he meets a nomad with a penchant for yak songs before reaching Paro to witness the Buddhist festival of Tsechu. En route to Bangladesh he sees rare black-neck cranes. In Bangladesh he visits the beaches of Chittagong and grid-locked Dhaka and completes his journey on a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal.
8:34
Pristine beauty of Bhutan
Neha Dixit visits the picturesque Bhutan at a time when the preparations are full on to ce...
published: 17 Jun 2012
Author: ndtvgoodtimes
Pristine beauty of Bhutan
Neha Dixit visits the picturesque Bhutan at a time when the preparations are full on to celebrate the birthday of their King. Watch full show: goodtimes.ndtv.com
7:58
Thimphu, Bhutan
A brief tour of the main tourist attractions in and around one of the world's most unu...
published: 22 Oct 2009
Author: markhorrell
Thimphu, Bhutan
A brief tour of the main tourist attractions in and around one of the world's most unusual capital cities: the archery ground, Clocktower Square, traffic police (yes, believe it or not, they are a tourist attraction), National Memorial Chorten, Trashi Chhoe Dzong, and a Takin wildlife reserve of curious animals with the body of a cow and head of a goat. For related still photographs see www.markhorrell.com
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Thimphu Expressway (Only highway in Bhutan)
Thimphu Expressway from Babesa to Thimphu - www.bhutantour.bt...
published: 17 Mar 2009
Author: bhutantour
Thimphu Expressway (Only highway in Bhutan)
Thimphu Expressway from Babesa to Thimphu - www.bhutantour.bt
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Taxi Drivers in Thimphu Documentary
LIFE OF A TAXI DRIVER We chose this topic to help the taxi drivers who are working hard fo...
published: 10 Sep 2009
Author: BhutanYouthMedia
Taxi Drivers in Thimphu Documentary
LIFE OF A TAXI DRIVER We chose this topic to help the taxi drivers who are working hard for their living. They suffer for a living since they are not educated. We chose this topic because we knew our film will be on the internet. We hope the people and especially the government will watch our films and help the taxi drivers by trying to understand them and give them business. Lungten Dorji, Khenrab S. Tharchyin, and Tandin Wagchuk This film was made in the summer 2009 media club program sponsored by the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (www.bhutancmd.org.bt
4:22
Thimphu Street and Traffic Video
Thimphu Street and Traffic Video...
published: 23 Mar 2007
Author: ugyend
Thimphu Street and Traffic Video
Thimphu Street and Traffic Video
6:09
Teaching in Thimphu- by Liz Warren
...
published: 18 Jan 2011
Author: lizdwarren
Teaching in Thimphu- by Liz Warren
2:30
Thimphu and Dochula pass, Bhutan
Dochula Pass stands an hour and a half away from Thimphu, along a lovely Rhododendron and ...
published: 19 Aug 2010
Author: WildFilmsIndia
Thimphu and Dochula pass, Bhutan
Dochula Pass stands an hour and a half away from Thimphu, along a lovely Rhododendron and conifer forest (with trees festooned with orchids) and lies along the highway to central Bhutan, with a road leading to Punakha. Dochula pass is located on the way to Punakha from Thimphu. The pass is popular for tourists for its ideal location from where one can enjoy 360 degree of beautiful panoramic view of Himalaya mountain range, especially on clear winter days. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyal Chortens-108 stupa built by the eldest Queen Mother Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. The pass is also popular spiritual place for both locals and tourists because of an important temple that is located on the crest of Dochula pass. Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck has achieved a fine blend of history and mythology in the construction of The Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple) to honor His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The past and future appear to merge in the details of the lhakhang (temple) that tells the story of a supreme warrior figure whose vision pierces the distant future. Besides the spirituality of the place many Bhutanese families visit the pass during holidays and weekends to simply enjoy the scenery of the place with their pack lunch and hot tea. For the tourist the place is an ideal location to capture beautiful pictures of Himalaya mountain range during clear warm days. Source: www.tourism.gov.bt Thimphu <b>...</b>
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SAARC Opening Ceremonies in Thimphu, Bhutan
Leaders of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, and Bhuta...
published: 30 Apr 2010
Author: cctwebteam
SAARC Opening Ceremonies in Thimphu, Bhutan
Leaders of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, and Bhutan met in Bhutan for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit on April 28-29. This is the first time that Bhutan will host the summit, which is focusing on climate change as well as a number of other issues. Bhutan is also promoting its concept of Gross National Happiness (GNH) which relates a countries development to personal contentment and happiness. www.insidebayarea.com
1:40
Paro and Thimphu in Bhutan
Thimpu is the capital city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan...
published: 09 Aug 2010
Author: WildFilmsIndia
Paro and Thimphu in Bhutan
Thimpu is the capital city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the name of the surrounding valley is dzongkhag, the Thimphu District. Thisfootage is part of the professionally-shot stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and Digital Betacam. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... wfi@vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
1:37
Thimphu Dzong (Part 1)
Showing you around the main facade of Thimphu dzong. Watch out part 2 for inside the dzong...
published: 25 Jun 2011
Author: aviramvijh
Thimphu Dzong (Part 1)
Showing you around the main facade of Thimphu dzong. Watch out part 2 for inside the dzong.
1:01
Bhutan. Market in Thimphu
A little glimpse at the beautiful market and people in Thimphu, Bhutan....
published: 23 Jul 2007
Author: it4dev
Bhutan. Market in Thimphu
A little glimpse at the beautiful market and people in Thimphu, Bhutan.
1:29
Thimphu, Capital of Bhutan
Thimphu was a small settlement but was developed by the King Jigme Dorje Wangchuk to shift...
published: 13 Aug 2010
Author: WildFilmsIndia
Thimphu, Capital of Bhutan
Thimphu was a small settlement but was developed by the King Jigme Dorje Wangchuk to shift from the ancient capital of Punakha. It consisted of a group of hamlets scattered across the valley including Motithang, Changangkha, Changlimithang, Langchupakha, and Taba, some of which constitute districts of the city today. Thisfootage is part of the professionally-shot stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and Digital Betacam. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
2:55
Thimphu Traffic in Bhutan
Kingdom of Bhutan - www.youtube.com Thimphu Traffic, traffic run by police man, Beautiful ...
published: 21 Sep 2008
Author: Abi Narayan
Thimphu Traffic in Bhutan
Kingdom of Bhutan - www.youtube.com Thimphu Traffic, traffic run by police man, Beautiful Thimphu Traffic video with sound track Satha ringsa(Golden Cup) by Yeshi Choden. Compiled by abiXalmon
8:06
Garab Dorje Rinpoche (噶拉多傑仁波切) at his temple in Thimphu
Garab Rinpoche giving blessings during Krodikali practice. The endless flow of people comi...
published: 06 Mar 2008
Author: TauxX
Garab Dorje Rinpoche (噶拉多傑仁波切) at his temple in Thimphu
Garab Rinpoche giving blessings during Krodikali practice. The endless flow of people coming to be blessed makes it virtually impossible for most practitioners in the room to see and follow the umdze. In a tent outside the hall about the same number of yogins-yoginis as inside have been doing Chod for the day- despite the freezing temperatures and snowy gales, despite that most of them should actually be in their workplaces.
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Thimphu Dzong (Part 2)
Showing you around the interiors of the Thimphu dzong....
published: 25 Jun 2011
Author: aviramvijh
Thimphu Dzong (Part 2)
Showing you around the interiors of the Thimphu dzong.
Vimeo results:
2:28
Kadinchey
My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank...
published: 28 Dec 2011
Author: Nick Bertke
Kadinchey
My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank You, which indeed I say to everyone who helped to fund our trip!
Thank you so much for helping us get this project off the ground, everybody! We couldn't have done it without you, and I think it serves as marvellous proof that our world remix concept has tremendous potential.
2:45
circumamblation
morning at the National Memorial Choeten
Thimphu, Bhutan
http://learningtosee.tumblr.com/...
published: 16 Aug 2009
Author: Robert van Koesveld
circumamblation
morning at the National Memorial Choeten
Thimphu, Bhutan
http://learningtosee.tumblr.com/
0:32
Terra Sacra Time Lapses Trailer
My life as a filmmaker has been a journey which has blessed me with seeing some of the mos...
published: 28 Mar 2012
Author: Sean F. White
Terra Sacra Time Lapses Trailer
My life as a filmmaker has been a journey which has blessed me with seeing some of the most surreal and timeless places on the planet. These images of our Sacred Earth set to music are my way of sharing some of the magic I've experienced along the way…
"Terra Sacra Time Lapses"
Six years in the making... seven continents... 24 countries.
COMING SPRING 2012
Photographed and Edited by Sean F. White
Original music by Roy Milner
http://www.TERRA-SACRA.com
Featuring shots for the television series
Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge
http://www.travelstotheedge.com
http://www.artwolfe.com
With shots from the television series
Ancient Megastructures and Battle Castle
http://www.parallaxfilm.com
http://www.battlecastle.tv
For updates and release information:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/seanfwhite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sean-F-White-Photography-Films/291134517608278
--
"Terra Sacra" ~ Latin for Sacred Earth.
Terra Sacra Time Lapses is a short film featuring remote landscapes and ancient monuments from around the globe. These images were photographed during my assignments and personal travels between 2006-2012.
I've combined my favourite shots from these trips into non-narrative film that touches on a theme close to my heart: Sacred Earth.
The visuals are driven by an original score by composer Roy Milner (http://www.roymilner.com). The six-minute film is a journey through three distinct Acts: (I) Primordial Earth (II) Past meets Present and (III) Eternal Universe.
This film is a personal project to share the beauty and awe I witnessed at these locations. I hope viewers will be moved by the intangible power of our Terra Sacra.
THANKS TO:
Endless thanks to Art Wolfe for hiring me to as the cinematographer for the public television series Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge and taking me to the ends of the Earth where most of the shots from Terra Sacra were made. Art, you are an inspiration and the most driven photographer I have ever known! I learned so much working on this show with our amazing crew and have stories to tell for a lifetime!
http://www.artwolfe.com
http://www.travelstotheedge.com
Never-ending thanks to friends and colleagues Ian Herring and Maija Leivo of Parallax Film Productions for permission to us shots I took for the television series Ancient Megastructures (National Geographic Channel / History Television) and Battle Castle (Discovery/History Television/ BBC). These assignments provided unprecedented access to some of the world's most iconic ancient landmarks
http://www.parallaxfilm.com
Infinite thanks to my amazing wife Deddeda for her love and constant encouragement to pursue this project.
COUNTRIES:
Bolivia
Chile
USA
Antarctica
Kenya
Madagascar
UK
Argentina
Brazil
Australia
Mali
Nepal
New Zealand
Japan
Bhutan
Peru
Mongolia
Iceland
Cambodia
Egypt
Jordan
Philippines
Syria
Poland
http://www.terra-sacra.com
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Bhutan
Bhutan in December 2010. Shot with a D90. Sorry about the shaky shots and shitty editing. ...
published: 11 Jan 2011
Author: lordshaneez
Bhutan
Bhutan in December 2010. Shot with a D90. Sorry about the shaky shots and shitty editing. :)
Youtube results:
2:57
His Majesty arrives in Thimphu.m4v
If it was tiring for those, who waited hours to be able to greet the royal couple, for the...
published: 14 Oct 2011
Author: bhutanlhayul
His Majesty arrives in Thimphu.m4v
If it was tiring for those, who waited hours to be able to greet the royal couple, for the royal couple itself that wed a day before in Punakha Dzong, it must have been even more tiring. It's a three-hour drive from Punakha, the ancient capital, to Thimphu, the new capital. Yesterday, it took the royal couple more than 12 hours to cover the distance, as they stopped along the way to meet people of all ages and backgrounds, lining the highway to greet and offer prayers and wishes to them. The jubilant and excited crowd, eager to see the royal couple, had lit incense and built makeshift altars along the highway. Which is why the royal couple chose to walk and interact along stretches lined with thousands of well-wishers, and drive along those bereft of habitation. In Thimphu, excited students lined the highway from eleven in the morning, holding the national flag in their hands under a bright blue sky. As expected, hunger and thirst soon got to them after several hours. But they waited and excitement returned with news that the royal couple had finally descended to Semtokha at around four in the evening. Being the most populous urban centre in the country, Thimphu had the longest lines of people, stretching from the Semtokha gate, through the town and all the way to Lingkana, all wanting to greet the royal couple. But His Majesty stopping by to meet and interact with people is not something new. In keeping with what was done in the past, His Majesty has always found time to <b>...</b>
2:15
Thimphu Vegetable Market or Centenary Farmers Market
Thimphu Vegetable Market or Centenary Farmers Market: www.bhutantour.bt One of the biggest...
published: 28 Jan 2009
Author: bhutantour
Thimphu Vegetable Market or Centenary Farmers Market
Thimphu Vegetable Market or Centenary Farmers Market: www.bhutantour.bt One of the biggest structures in Bhutan, centenary farmers market was built in 2008 to mark the coronation of fifth king of Bhutan and 100 years of monarchy. The two storied building has 458 stalls for sale of vegetables, fruits, meat and other farm produces. It also houses cafeteria and separate stalls for non wood forest products. Vendors from throughout the country come here to sell their farm produces. The market is open 6 days in a week except Wednesday.
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Taj Tashi Bhutan - Heart of the Thimphu Valley
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces bring to you the gateway to a land steeped in mythology and...
published: 30 Jun 2008
Author: TajMovies
Taj Tashi Bhutan - Heart of the Thimphu Valley
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces bring to you the gateway to a land steeped in mythology and magic. Set in the heart of Thimphu Valley, Taj Tashi is a blend of traditional Bhutanese Dzong architecture and modern design. Adorned with classical hand-drawn Buddhist murals, its 66 elegant guestrooms afford guests striking highlights of the region's art and colour. Besides breathtaking views of the mountains that rise above the Thimphu valley. Continuing the journey into mystical Bhutan at the Taj Tashi, guests can sample Bhutan's fiery cuisine, gaze at the mesmerizing prayer wheels through its panoramic windows, make short but rewarding forays into the vibrant local markets, pleasantly while their time in one of the hotel's traditional themed café's and restaurants, or find yet more ways to relax with a special 'Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath' at the Taj Spa. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces offer an experience of the mystique and beauty of Bhutan from a milieu of contemporary refinement and warm hospitality that is purely Taj.
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Thimphu, capital of Bhutan
Watch the Thimphu Chuu River pass through the capital of Bhutan! Thimpu is the capital cit...
published: 03 Nov 2011
Author: WildFilmsIndia
Thimphu, capital of Bhutan
Watch the Thimphu Chuu River pass through the capital of Bhutan! Thimpu is the capital city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the name of the surrounding valley is dzongkhag, the Thimphu District. View from Hotel Riverview (Thimphu, Bhutan). According to Wikipedia: "Thimphu (Tibetan alphabet: ཐིམ་ཕུག་, Dzongkha: ཐིམ་ཕུ་) also spelt Thimpu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The city became the capital of Bhutan in 1961. As of 2005 it had a population of 79185, with 98676 people living in the entire Thimphu district. The city is spread out longitudinally in a north-south direction on the west bank of the valley formed by the Wang Chuu, also known as the Thimphu Chuu River. Thimphu is located at 27°28′00″N 89°38′30″E / 27.4666667°N 89.64167°E / 27.4666667; 89.64167Coordinates: 27°28′00″N 89°38′30″E / 27.4666667°N 89.64167°E / 27.4666667; 89.64167 and is spread over an altitudinal range between 2248 metres (7375 ft) and 2648 metres (8688 ft). Unusually for a capital city, Thimphu is not served by an airport, but relies on the airport at Paro, connected by road some 54 kilometres (34 mi) away. Thimphu, as the political and economic centre of Bhutan, has a dominant agricultural and livestock base, which contributes to 45% of the country's GNP.[8] Tourism, though a contributor to the <b>...</b>
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Sindhu Malla - Tungna ra Damphu
The greatest Nepali song! I do not intend any copyright infringement....
published: 09 Feb 2007
Author: kevint6543
Sindhu Malla - Tungna ra Damphu
The greatest Nepali song! I do not intend any copyright infringement.
4:23
Tungna Ra Damphu
Bhutanese in South Australia...
published: 01 Jul 2010
Author: JogenGazmere
Tungna Ra Damphu
Bhutanese in South Australia
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Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai
Sindhu Malla and friends in Kaha...
published: 16 Feb 2010
Author: Ashra Rai
Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai
Sindhu Malla and friends in Kaha
58:47
Damphu Sanjh Hong Kong
Damphu Sanjh Hong Kong...
published: 04 Feb 2012
Author: HKNepal
Damphu Sanjh Hong Kong
Damphu Sanjh Hong Kong
2:58
Nepali Dance Tunga ra Damphu
Tungna Ra Damphu Bajaudai Dance cover Don't forget to like our page: www.facebook.com...
published: 25 Mar 2011
Author: AStaa4
Nepali Dance Tunga ra Damphu
Tungna Ra Damphu Bajaudai Dance cover Don't forget to like our page: www.facebook.com
47:30
DAMPHU SAANJH-2012
Damphu Saanjh 2012 Organize By: Tamang Society of America Date: 3rd March 2012 Vanue: New ...
published: 04 Mar 2012
Author: PRASHAN RAI
DAMPHU SAANJH-2012
Damphu Saanjh 2012 Organize By: Tamang Society of America Date: 3rd March 2012 Vanue: New York Video:www.presschautari.com
3:57
Tungna ra Damphu
Tungna ra Damphu sang by Sindhu malla...
published: 06 Dec 2007
Author: nishanstha
Tungna ra Damphu
Tungna ra Damphu sang by Sindhu malla
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Nepali Dance: Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai by Sharmili Lama
The traditional Nepali dance Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai performed by Sharmili Lama during H...
published: 22 Jul 2011
Author: himalfootsteps
Nepali Dance: Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai by Sharmili Lama
The traditional Nepali dance Tungna ra Damphu Bajaudai performed by Sharmili Lama during Himalayan Footsteps' Cultural Festival, July 2011
4:25
Nepali Mix & Match Tungna Ra Damphu Dance
Nepali Mix & Match Tungna Ra Damphu Dance by www.moktandigital.com...
published: 01 Oct 2008
Author: MoktanVideo
Nepali Mix & Match Tungna Ra Damphu Dance
Nepali Mix & Match Tungna Ra Damphu Dance by www.moktandigital.com
4:45
❤ Nepali dance // tungna ra damphu ♫ uk dashain party
dashain party ma gurungni sis ko dance lol ^___^ (pratikacha d, me, susan d, shuslim d and...
published: 24 Jan 2010
Author: arehups143
❤ Nepali dance // tungna ra damphu ♫ uk dashain party
dashain party ma gurungni sis ko dance lol ^___^ (pratikacha d, me, susan d, shuslim d and babita d) xx
1:57
Damphu The musical instrument of Nepal
ur.jp Damphu and Tungna the musical instrument of Nepal. Damphu is a percussion instrument...
published: 27 Sep 2006
Author: urjp
Damphu The musical instrument of Nepal
ur.jp Damphu and Tungna the musical instrument of Nepal. Damphu is a percussion instrument of the form similar to a big tambourine. The portion of cymbal is a wooden projection. It is a very rare musical instrument. There is sound like the ukulele of Hawaii also in "Tungna" by a very rare musical instrument.
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Yogita Moktan's Promo Video "Damphu"
Yogita Moktan's Promo Video "Damphu Bajau Tamba Dai", Avaiable in Market Pro...
published: 06 Aug 2009
Author: usertamang
Yogita Moktan's Promo Video "Damphu"
Yogita Moktan's Promo Video "Damphu Bajau Tamba Dai", Avaiable in Market Promoted by Tamang Media & Marketing Pvt. Ltd.
4:31
Damphu Madal Sarangi - Nepali Movie Majhi Dai Song - Lok Pop Song
Nepali Movie Majhi Dai Song Damphu Madhal Sarangi Bajha Bhajudai, nepali movie lok pop son...
published: 29 May 2011
Author: iSanSarMusic
Damphu Madal Sarangi - Nepali Movie Majhi Dai Song - Lok Pop Song
Nepali Movie Majhi Dai Song Damphu Madhal Sarangi Bajha Bhajudai, nepali movie lok pop song www.isansar.com present bhupandra biswa
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Tugna ra damphu bajauda - dance by Trisha and Alishma
This dance was performed during Nepalese New Year Program 2067 in Brisbane, organised by N...
published: 14 May 2010
Author: sharmakrx
Tugna ra damphu bajauda - dance by Trisha and Alishma
This dance was performed during Nepalese New Year Program 2067 in Brisbane, organised by Nepal Asia Friendship Association (NAFA). These two little girls have been regular performers for past few years in Nepalese cultural events in Brisbane.
Vimeo results:
2:28
Kadinchey
My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank...
published: 28 Dec 2011
Author: Nick Bertke
Kadinchey
My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank You, which indeed I say to everyone who helped to fund our trip!
Thank you so much for helping us get this project off the ground, everybody! We couldn't have done it without you, and I think it serves as marvellous proof that our world remix concept has tremendous potential.
2:45
circumamblation
morning at the National Memorial Choeten
Thimphu, Bhutan
http://learningtosee.tumblr.com/...
published: 16 Aug 2009
Author: Robert van Koesveld
circumamblation
morning at the National Memorial Choeten
Thimphu, Bhutan
http://learningtosee.tumblr.com/
0:32
Terra Sacra Time Lapses Trailer
My life as a filmmaker has been a journey which has blessed me with seeing some of the mos...
published: 28 Mar 2012
Author: Sean F. White
Terra Sacra Time Lapses Trailer
My life as a filmmaker has been a journey which has blessed me with seeing some of the most surreal and timeless places on the planet. These images of our Sacred Earth set to music are my way of sharing some of the magic I've experienced along the way…
"Terra Sacra Time Lapses"
Six years in the making... seven continents... 24 countries.
COMING SPRING 2012
Photographed and Edited by Sean F. White
Original music by Roy Milner
http://www.TERRA-SACRA.com
Featuring shots for the television series
Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge
http://www.travelstotheedge.com
http://www.artwolfe.com
With shots from the television series
Ancient Megastructures and Battle Castle
http://www.parallaxfilm.com
http://www.battlecastle.tv
For updates and release information:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/seanfwhite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sean-F-White-Photography-Films/291134517608278
--
"Terra Sacra" ~ Latin for Sacred Earth.
Terra Sacra Time Lapses is a short film featuring remote landscapes and ancient monuments from around the globe. These images were photographed during my assignments and personal travels between 2006-2012.
I've combined my favourite shots from these trips into non-narrative film that touches on a theme close to my heart: Sacred Earth.
The visuals are driven by an original score by composer Roy Milner (http://www.roymilner.com). The six-minute film is a journey through three distinct Acts: (I) Primordial Earth (II) Past meets Present and (III) Eternal Universe.
This film is a personal project to share the beauty and awe I witnessed at these locations. I hope viewers will be moved by the intangible power of our Terra Sacra.
THANKS TO:
Endless thanks to Art Wolfe for hiring me to as the cinematographer for the public television series Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge and taking me to the ends of the Earth where most of the shots from Terra Sacra were made. Art, you are an inspiration and the most driven photographer I have ever known! I learned so much working on this show with our amazing crew and have stories to tell for a lifetime!
http://www.artwolfe.com
http://www.travelstotheedge.com
Never-ending thanks to friends and colleagues Ian Herring and Maija Leivo of Parallax Film Productions for permission to us shots I took for the television series Ancient Megastructures (National Geographic Channel / History Television) and Battle Castle (Discovery/History Television/ BBC). These assignments provided unprecedented access to some of the world's most iconic ancient landmarks
http://www.parallaxfilm.com
Infinite thanks to my amazing wife Deddeda for her love and constant encouragement to pursue this project.
COUNTRIES:
Bolivia
Chile
USA
Antarctica
Kenya
Madagascar
UK
Argentina
Brazil
Australia
Mali
Nepal
New Zealand
Japan
Bhutan
Peru
Mongolia
Iceland
Cambodia
Egypt
Jordan
Philippines
Syria
Poland
http://www.terra-sacra.com
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Bhutan
Bhutan in December 2010. Shot with a D90. Sorry about the shaky shots and shitty editing. ...
published: 11 Jan 2011
Author: lordshaneez
Bhutan
Bhutan in December 2010. Shot with a D90. Sorry about the shaky shots and shitty editing. :)
Youtube results:
4:54
Tungna ra damphu
International Night. Fairfax High School (2009) Tungna ra damfu bajaudai.....
published: 05 Mar 2010
Author: MoiiChanG
Tungna ra damphu
International Night. Fairfax High School (2009) Tungna ra damfu bajaudai..
26:04
Damphu Sanjh in New York
Damfu Sanjha Host : Surya Thapa Program : Nepal in New York...
published: 07 Mar 2012
Author: suryathapa9
Damphu Sanjh in New York
Damfu Sanjha Host : Surya Thapa Program : Nepal in New York
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Tungna Ra Damphu (Panchthar Samaj, UK) 2068/2011
Event : Panchthar Samaj, UK Bhela Very talented Sisters Dancing....
published: 30 May 2011
Author: maniramrai
Tungna Ra Damphu (Panchthar Samaj, UK) 2068/2011
Event : Panchthar Samaj, UK Bhela Very talented Sisters Dancing.
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Tungna ra damphu bajaundai
Tungna ra damphu bajaundai New year program 2066 Sydney...
published: 16 Apr 2009
Author: manjil1234
Tungna ra damphu bajaundai
Tungna ra damphu bajaundai New year program 2066 Sydney
1:35
Bulldozer - JAKAR
THE BULLDOZER machine is a amusement device designed for playing in amusement parks, festi...
published: 21 Sep 2010
Author: JakarPL
Bulldozer - JAKAR
THE BULLDOZER machine is a amusement device designed for playing in amusement parks, festivities, cinemas, clubs, bars, etc. The machine is designed and made from state of the art materials and parts available on the market. Components of the device are compliant with the safety standards.
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Jakar Boxer by Birmingham Vending
This is a promotional Video about a boxing game offered by Birmingham Vending at www.Birmi...
published: 02 Jul 2008
Author: BirminghamVending
Jakar Boxer by Birmingham Vending
This is a promotional Video about a boxing game offered by Birmingham Vending at www.BirminghamVending.com. Jakar "The Boxer" The Boxer is a strength testing machine where the player needs to punch the boxing bag so the machine, through sensors, can read the strength used for the punch. Players must meet or exceed the number of punches the machine sets per game. The machine can also be set to measure the speed of the punch instead of the power of the punch.
1:39
jakar iraqe+ mahate 2012
jakar iraqe+ mahate 2012...
published: 02 Jan 2012
Author: muhabadhotel
jakar iraqe+ mahate 2012
jakar iraqe+ mahate 2012
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Mathura Mein Jakar Tum Murli Vinod Agarwal [Full Song] Shyam Tum Bhool Gaye
Subscribe Our Channel For More Updates: www.youtube.com Krishna Bhajan: Mathura Mein Jakar...
published: 08 May 2011
Author: tseriesbhakti
Mathura Mein Jakar Tum Murli Vinod Agarwal [Full Song] Shyam Tum Bhool Gaye
Subscribe Our Channel For More Updates: www.youtube.com Krishna Bhajan: Mathura Mein Jakar Tum Murli Bajana Bhool Gaye Album Name: Shyam Tum Bhool Gaye Singer: Vinod Agarwal Music Director: Dinesh Sharma Music Label: T-Series Subscribe: www.youtube.com Bhakti Sagar: www.facebook.com For Spiritual Voice Alerts, Airtel subscribers Dial 589991 (toll free) To set popular Bhakti Dhun as your HelloTune, Airtel subscribers Dial 57878881 ------- ''Mathura Mein Jakar Manmohan'' ''Mathura Mein Jaakar'' ''Shyam Tum Bhul Gaye'' ''Mathura mein jaker'' ''Vinod Agarwal Krishna Bhajan'' ''Vinod Aggarwal Krishna bhajan'' ''Krishna Bhajan by Vinod Agarwal'' ''gopal'' ''shrikrishna'' ''Janmashtami'' ''Shrikrishna'' ''Janmastmi''''radhey govin gopal radhey'' ''radhe gobind gopal'' ''Krishna Bhajans vinod agarwal'' ''vind aggarwal'' ''krishan bhajans'' ''makhan chor'' ''Khatu Shyan Bhajans'' 'Khaatu shyam'' ''Alka Goyal'' ''radhe radhe krishan'' krishana'' ''shree radhe krishna'' ''shri radhe krishna '' ''jai radha raman hari'' ''Baanke Bihari'' ''Main Girdhar Mera'' ''Sanwra Jadugar'' ''Sanwra Mera Sanwra'' ''Ek Shaam Banke Bihari Ke Naam'' ''Sanwara Mere Sanwara'' ''Gopal'' ''Kanhaiyya'' ''Sri Krishan'' ''Krishna'' ''janmastami songs'' ''Shri Krishan Janamashtami'' ''Nand laal'' ''nandlal'' ''hari'' ''shri hari'' ''vishnu'' ''Krishna Janm songs'' ''Krishan Janam'' ''Sanwara'' ''Sanwara'' ''kanhaiya'' ''Kanhaiyya'' ''Gopal'' ''hare krishna hare rama'' ''shri krishna govind hare murari <b>...</b>
2:16
FlyyGuy Jakar 3Hunna Freestyle
...
published: 18 Feb 2012
Author: FlyyGuyrio
FlyyGuy Jakar 3Hunna Freestyle
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Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna by Arif Attari - Madani Channel Dawateislami
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna by Haji Arif Attari Download complet...
published: 17 Jul 2010
Author: faizaneraza2526
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna by Arif Attari - Madani Channel Dawateislami
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna by Haji Arif Attari Download complete program www.videos.Faizaneraza.org Largest Islamic Portal http
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People of Jakar and Kurjey , Bhutan
People of Jakar and Kurjey attend the Kurjey Tsechu in Bumthang, Bhutan's central gree...
published: 29 Jul 2010
Author: WildFilmsIndia
People of Jakar and Kurjey , Bhutan
People of Jakar and Kurjey attend the Kurjey Tsechu in Bumthang, Bhutan's central green pasturage valley, to pay obeisance to Guru Rimpoche / Rinpoche, who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. On his birthday, the thankha / thanka / thangka / thangkha / thongdrel is unfurled at the Kurjey Tsechu or festival. A monk counts the Buddhist rosary while holy water is distributed. On a drum beat, the huge wall painting is lowered, drum beat by drum beat, for the people to see it. Bhutan is a Buddhist state where power is shared by the king and government. The country's name in the local dialect means Land of the Dragon. In Bhutan, thunder is believed to be the voices of dragons roaring. The two colors of the flag, divided diagonally, represent spiritual and temporal power within Bhutan. The orange part of the flag represents the Drukpas monasteries and Buddhist religious practice, while the saffron yellow field denotes the secular authority of the dynasty Early records suggest scattered clusters of inhabitants had already settled in Bhutan when the first recorded settlers arrived 1400 years ago. Bhutan's indigenous population is the Drukpa. Three main ethnic groups, the Sharchops, Ngalops and the Lhotsampas (of Nepalese origin), make up today's Drukpa population. Bhutan's earliest residents, the Sharchops reside predominantly in eastern Bhutan. Their origin can be traced to the tribes of northern Burma and northeast India. The Ngalops migrated from the Tibetan plains and are the <b>...</b>
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Jakar festival - Sunday, October 17, 2010
Dances from the Jakar Festival in Bumthang, Bhutan...
published: 14 Nov 2010
Author: glennaa11
Jakar festival - Sunday, October 17, 2010
Dances from the Jakar Festival in Bumthang, Bhutan
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FlyyGuy Jakar - Hit A Stain Feat. Eazy Tarentino ( Prod. Vitamin E )
Shot/Filmed: FlameGang Films Directed By: @BasedBoyChriszy Prod. By Vitamin E FlyyGuy Jaka...
published: 03 Aug 2012
Author: BWMusicProductions
FlyyGuy Jakar - Hit A Stain Feat. Eazy Tarentino ( Prod. Vitamin E )
Shot/Filmed: FlameGang Films Directed By: @BasedBoyChriszy Prod. By Vitamin E FlyyGuy Jakar - Hit A Stain Feat. Eazy Tarentino ( Official Music Video )
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Mushtaq Qadri Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Tu Salaam Mera Ro Ro Ke Kehna ♥¸.•*SUBOHY*•.¸♥
Zaire Taiba Roze Pe Mushtaq Qadri Beautiful salam Original Salam Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jaka...
published: 03 Mar 2011
Author: Subohy14
Mushtaq Qadri Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Tu Salaam Mera Ro Ro Ke Kehna ♥¸.•*SUBOHY*•.¸♥
Zaire Taiba Roze Pe Mushtaq Qadri Beautiful salam Original Salam Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna Origina salam Mushtaq Qadri Present By Subohy14
4:48
FlyyGuy Jakar - Hands Down Remix (3Hunna Freestyle) [Directed By @RadicalRebels]
FlyyGuy Jakar - Hands Down Remix (3Hunna Freestyle) [Directed By @RadicalRebels]...
published: 03 May 2012
Author: RadicalRebels
FlyyGuy Jakar - Hands Down Remix (3Hunna Freestyle) [Directed By @RadicalRebels]
FlyyGuy Jakar - Hands Down Remix (3Hunna Freestyle) [Directed By @RadicalRebels]
3:38
jakar al iraqe //جكر العراقي// مجمع مهد// كندالي
jakar kandali جكر كندالي...
published: 26 May 2012
Author: muhabadhotel
jakar al iraqe //جكر العراقي// مجمع مهد// كندالي
jakar kandali جكر كندالي
2:09
FlyyGuy Jakar & Rio - I Been Fly
Brand New Track By FlyyGuys Called "I Been Fly" Video Produced By The Rebels Mus...
published: 06 Oct 2011
Author: RadicalRebels
FlyyGuy Jakar & Rio - I Been Fly
Brand New Track By FlyyGuys Called "I Been Fly" Video Produced By The Rebels Music Recorded By FlyyGuys Directed By Reckless Logic Filmed & Edited By Deezignz
12:36
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna - Mehfil e Madina
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna - Mehfil e Madina...
published: 26 Oct 2010
Author: faizaneraza2526
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna - Mehfil e Madina
Zair E Taiba Roze Pe Jakar Too Salam Mera Ro Ro Kehna - Mehfil e Madina
Vimeo results:
2:28
Kadinchey
My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank...
published: 28 Dec 2011
Author: Nick Bertke
Kadinchey
My remix of sights and sounds recorded around Bhutan. 'Kadinchey' in Bhutanese means Thank You, which indeed I say to everyone who helped to fund our trip!
Thank you so much for helping us get this project off the ground, everybody! We couldn't have done it without you, and I think it serves as marvellous proof that our world remix concept has tremendous potential.
2:45
circumamblation
morning at the National Memorial Choeten
Thimphu, Bhutan
http://learningtosee.tumblr.com/...
published: 16 Aug 2009
Author: Robert van Koesveld
circumamblation
morning at the National Memorial Choeten
Thimphu, Bhutan
http://learningtosee.tumblr.com/
0:32
Terra Sacra Time Lapses Trailer
My life as a filmmaker has been a journey which has blessed me with seeing some of the mos...
published: 28 Mar 2012
Author: Sean F. White
Terra Sacra Time Lapses Trailer
My life as a filmmaker has been a journey which has blessed me with seeing some of the most surreal and timeless places on the planet. These images of our Sacred Earth set to music are my way of sharing some of the magic I've experienced along the way…
"Terra Sacra Time Lapses"
Six years in the making... seven continents... 24 countries.
COMING SPRING 2012
Photographed and Edited by Sean F. White
Original music by Roy Milner
http://www.TERRA-SACRA.com
Featuring shots for the television series
Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge
http://www.travelstotheedge.com
http://www.artwolfe.com
With shots from the television series
Ancient Megastructures and Battle Castle
http://www.parallaxfilm.com
http://www.battlecastle.tv
For updates and release information:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/seanfwhite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sean-F-White-Photography-Films/291134517608278
--
"Terra Sacra" ~ Latin for Sacred Earth.
Terra Sacra Time Lapses is a short film featuring remote landscapes and ancient monuments from around the globe. These images were photographed during my assignments and personal travels between 2006-2012.
I've combined my favourite shots from these trips into non-narrative film that touches on a theme close to my heart: Sacred Earth.
The visuals are driven by an original score by composer Roy Milner (http://www.roymilner.com). The six-minute film is a journey through three distinct Acts: (I) Primordial Earth (II) Past meets Present and (III) Eternal Universe.
This film is a personal project to share the beauty and awe I witnessed at these locations. I hope viewers will be moved by the intangible power of our Terra Sacra.
THANKS TO:
Endless thanks to Art Wolfe for hiring me to as the cinematographer for the public television series Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge and taking me to the ends of the Earth where most of the shots from Terra Sacra were made. Art, you are an inspiration and the most driven photographer I have ever known! I learned so much working on this show with our amazing crew and have stories to tell for a lifetime!
http://www.artwolfe.com
http://www.travelstotheedge.com
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| Kingdom of Bhutan | ||||||
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| Anthem: Druk Tsendhen The Thunder Dragon Kingdom |
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| Capital | Thimphu 27°28.0′N 89°38.5′E / 27.467°N 89.6417°E / 27.467; 89.6417 |
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| Official language(s) | Dzongkha | |||||
| Demonym | Bhutanese | |||||
| Government | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy | |||||
| - | King | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck | ||||
| - | Prime Minister | Jigme Y. Thinley | ||||
| Legislature | Parliament | |||||
| - | Upper house | National Council | ||||
| - | Lower house | National Assembly | ||||
| Formation | Early 17th century | |||||
| - | Wangchuk Dynasty | 17 December 1907 | ||||
| - | Constitutional Monarchy | 2007 | ||||
| Area | ||||||
| - | Total | 38,394 km2 [1][2](135th) 14,824 sq mi |
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| - | Water (%) | 1.1 | ||||
| Population | ||||||
| - | 2011 estimate | 708,427[3] (165th) | ||||
| - | 2005 census | 634,982[4] | ||||
| - | Density | 18.0/km2 (154th) 46.6/sq mi |
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| GDP (PPP) | 2011 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $4.287 billion[5] | ||||
| - | Per capita | $6,112[5] | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | 2011 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $1.488 billion[5] | ||||
| - | Per capita | $2,121[5] | ||||
| HDI (2007) |  0.619[6] (medium) (132nd) |
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| Currency | Ngultrum2 (BTN) |
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| Time zone | BTT (UTC+6) | |||||
| - | Summer (DST) | Not observed (UTC+6) | ||||
| Drives on the | Left | |||||
| ISO 3166 code | BT | |||||
| Internet TLD | .bt | |||||
| Calling code | 975 | |||||
| 1 | The population of Bhutan had been estimated based on the reported figure of about 1 million in the 1970s when the country had joined the United Nations and precise statistics were lacking.[7] Thus using the annual increase rate of 2–3%, the most population estimates were around 2 million in the year 2000. A national census was carried out in 2005 and it turned out that the population was 672,425. Consequently, United Nations Population Division had down-estimated the country's population in the 2006 revision[8] for the whole period from 1950 to 2050. | |||||
| 2 | The Indian rupee is also legal tender. | |||||
Bhutan (Dzongkha: འབྲུག་ཡུལ་, tr ʼbrug-yul, "Druk Yul"; Devanagari भूटान, Bhūṭān), officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked state in South Asia, located at the eastern end of the Himalayas and bordered to the south, east and west by the Republic of India and to the north by the People's Republic of China. Bhutan is separated from the nearby country of Nepal to the west by the Indian state of Sikkim, and from Bangladesh to the south by the Indian states of Assam and West Bengal.
Bhutan existed as a patchwork of minor warring fiefdoms until the early 17th century, when the area was unified by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who fled religious persecution in Tibet and cultivated a separate Bhutanese identity. In the early 20th century, Bhutan came into contact with the British Empire, after which Bhutan continued strong bilateral relations with India upon its independence. In 2006, Business Week rated Bhutan the happiest country in Asia and the eighth-happiest in the world, based on a global survey.[9]
Bhutan’s landscape ranges from subtropical plains in the south to the sub-alpine Himalayan heights in the north, with some peaks exceeding 7,000 metres (23,000 ft). The state religion is Vajrayana Buddhism, and the population of 691,141 is predominantly Buddhist, with Hinduism the second-largest religion.[10] The capital and largest city is Thimphu. In 2007, Bhutan made the transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy, holding its first general election. Bhutan is a member of the United Nations and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC); it hosted the sixteenth SAARC summit in April 2010. The total area of the country has been reported as 38,394 square kilometres (14,824 sq mi) since 2002.[1][2] The area had previously been reported as approximately 46,500 km2 (18,000 sq mi) in 1997.[11]
Etymology[link]
Names similar to Bhutan — including Bottanthis, Bottan, Bottanter — began to appear in Europe around the 1580s. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier's 1676 Six Voyages is the first to record the name Boutan. However, in every case, these seem to have been describing not modern Bhutan but the Kingdom of Tibet. The modern distinction between the two did not begin until well into Bogle's 1774 expedition — realizing the differences between the two regions, cultures, and states, his final report to the East India Company formally proposed labeling the Druk Desi's kingdom as "Boutan" and the Panchen Lama's as "Tibet". The EIC's surveyor general James Rennell first anglicized the French name as Bootan and then popularized the distinction between it and greater Tibet.[12]
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Two of Rennell's EIC maps, showing the division of "Thibet or Bootan" into separate regions.
The precise etymology of Bhutan is unknown, although it quite probably derives from the Tibetan endonym Bod, used for Greater Tibet. It is traditionally taken to be a transcription of the Sanskrit Bhoṭa-anta (भोट-अन्त, "end of Tibet"), in reference to Bhutan's position as the southern extremity of the Tibetan plateau and culture.[13][14]
Locally, Bhutan has been known by many names. The earliest western records of Bhutan, the 1627 Relacao of the Portuguese Jesuits Estêvão Cacella and João Cabral, records its name variously as Cambirasi (among the Koch Biharis[15]), Potente, and Mon (an endonym for southern Tibet).[12] The first time a separate Kingdom of Bhutan did appear on a western map, it did so under its local name as "Broukpa".[12] Others including Lho Mon ("Dark Southland"), Lho Tsendenjong ("Southland of the Cypress"), Lhomen Khazhi ("Southland of the Four Approaches") and Lho Men Jong ("Southland of the Herbs).[16][17]
History[link]
Main articles: History of Bhutan and Timeline of Bhutanese history
Stone tools, weapons, elephants, and remnants of large stone structures provide evidence that Bhutan was inhabited as early as 2000 BC, although there are no existing records from that time. Historians have theorized that the state of Lhomon (literally, "southern darkness"), or Monyul ("Dark Land", a reference to the Monpa, the aboriginal peoples of Bhutan) may have existed between 500 BC and AD 600. The names Lhomon Tsendenjong (Sandalwood Country), and Lhomon Khashi, or Southern Mon (country of four approaches), have been found in ancient Bhutanese and Tibetan chronicles.[18][19]
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Buddhism was first introduced to Bhutan in the 7th century AD. Tibetan king Songtsän Gampo[20] (reigned 627–49), a convert to Buddhism, ordered the construction of two Buddhist temples, at Bumthang in central Bhutan and at Kyichu (near Paro) in the Paro Valley.[21] Buddhism was propagated in earnest[20] in 746[22] under King Sindhu Rāja (also Künjom;[23] Sendha Gyab; Chakhar Gyalpo), an exiled Indian king who had established a government in Bumthang at Chakhar Gutho Palace.[24]:35 [25]:13
Buddhist saint Padma Sambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche) came to Bhutan in in 747.[26] Much of early Bhutanese history is unclear because most of the records were destroyed when fire ravaged the ancient capital, Punakha, in 1827. By the 10th century, Bhutan's political development was heavily influenced by its religious history. Various sub-sects of Buddhism emerged which were patronized by the various Mongol warlords. After the decline of the Yuan Dynasty in the 14th century, these sub-sects vied with each other for supremacy in the political and religious landscape, eventually leading to the ascendancy of the Drukpa sub-sect by the 16th century.[21][27]
Until the early 17th century, Bhutan existed as a patchwork of minor warring fiefdoms, when the area was unified by the Tibetan lama and military leader Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal who had fled religious persecution in Tibet. To defend the country against intermittent Tibetan forays, Namgyal built a network of impregnable dzong (fortresses), and promulgated the Tsa Yig, a code of law that helped to bring local lords under centralized control. Many such dzong still exist and are active centers of religion and district administration. Portuguese Jesuits Estêvão Cacella and João Cabral were the first recorded Europeans to visit Bhutan, on their way to Tibet. They met Ngawang Namgyal, presented him with firearms, gunpowder and a telescope, and offered him their services in the war against Tibet, but the Shabdrung declined the offer. After a stay of nearly eight months Cacella wrote a long letter from the Chagri Monastery reporting on his travels. This is a rare extant report of the Shabdrung.[28][29] After Ngawang Namgyal's death in 1651, his passing was kept secret for 54 years; after a period of consolidation, Bhutan lapsed into internal conflict. In the year 1711 Bhutan went to war against the Mughal Empire and its Subedars, who restored Koch Bihar in the south. During the chaos that followed, the Tibetans unsuccessfully attacked Bhutan in 1714.[30]
In the 18th century, the Bhutanese invaded and occupied the kingdom of Cooch Behar to the south. In 1772, Cooch Behar appealed to the British East India Company which assisted them in ousting the Bhutanese and later in attacking Bhutan itself in 1774. A peace treaty was signed in which Bhutan agreed to retreat to its pre-1730 borders. However, the peace was tenuous, and border skirmishes with the British were to continue for the next hundred years. The skirmishes eventually led to the Duar War (1864–65), a confrontation for control of the Bengal Duars. After Bhutan lost the war, the Treaty of Sinchula was signed between British India and Bhutan. As part of the war reparations, the Duars were ceded to the United Kingdom in exchange for a rent of Rs. 50,000. The treaty ended all hostilities between British India and Bhutan.
During the 1870s, power struggles between the rival valleys of Paro and Tongsa led to civil war in Bhutan, eventually leading to the ascendancy of Ugyen Wangchuck, the ponlop (governor) of Tongsa. From his power base in central Bhutan, Ugyen Wangchuck defeated his political enemies and united the country following several civil wars and rebellions during 1882–85.[31]
In 1907, an epochal year for the country, Ugyen Wangchuck was unanimously chosen as the hereditary king of the country by an assembly of leading Buddhist monks, government officials, and heads of important families. The British government promptly recognized the new monarchy, and in 1910 Bhutan signed the Treaty of Punakha, a subsidiary alliance which gave the British control of Bhutan's foreign affairs and meant that Bhutan was treated as an Indian princely state. This had little real effect, given Bhutan's historical reticence, and also did not appear to affect Bhutan's traditional relations with Tibet. After the new Union of India gained independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, Bhutan became one of the first countries to recognize India's independence. On 8 August 1949, a treaty similar to that of 1910, in which Britain had gained power over Bhutan's foreign relations, was signed with the newly independent India.[18]
In 1953, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck established the country's legislature – a 130-member National Assembly – to promote a more democratic form of governance. In 1965, he set up a Royal Advisory Council, and in 1968 he formed a Cabinet. In 1971, Bhutan was admitted to the United Nations, having held observer status for three years. In July 1972, Jigme Singye Wangchuck ascended to the throne at the age of sixteen after the death of his father, Dorji Wangchuck.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the country expelled or forced to leave nearly one fifth of its population in the name of preserving its Tibetan Mahayana Buddhist culture and identity.[32] The Lhotshampas, the ethnic group persecuted by the Bhutanese government, were subject to "harassment, arrests and the burning of ethnic Nepali homes."[33] The government enacted discriminatory citizenship laws against the Lhotshampas, stripping about one-fifth of its population of citizenship. A harassment campaign escalating in the early 1990s ensued, and afterwards Bhutanese security forces began expelling people after making them renounce claims to their homes and homeland. A refugee recounted, “The army took all the people from their houses. As we left Bhutan, we were forced to sign the document. They snapped our photos. The man told me to smile, to show my teeth. He wanted to show that I was leaving my country willingly, happily, that I was not forced to leave.”[34] Due to the violence, Bhutanese of Nepali origin, mainly Hindu, fled their homeland. According to the UNHCR, more than 107,000 Bhutanese refugees living in seven camps in eastern Nepal have been documented as of 2008.[35] After many years in refugee camps, many are now moving to host nations such as Norway, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States as refugees. The United States has admitted 30,870 refugees from fiscal years 2008 through 2010.[36] Still, in July 2010, the Bhutanese prime minister, Jigme Y Thinley, called the Bhutanese refugees illegal immigrants.[37]
Political reform and modernization[link]
Further information: Law of Bhutan and Constitution of Bhutan
King Jigme Singye Wangchuck introduced significant political reforms, transferring most of his administrative powers to the Council of Cabinet Ministers and allowing for impeachment of the King by a two-thirds majority of the National Assembly.[38]
In 1999, the government lifted a ban on television and the Internet, making Bhutan one of the last countries to introduce television. In his speech, the King said that television was a critical step to the modernisation of Bhutan as well as a major contributor to the country's Gross National Happiness (Bhutan is the only country to measure happiness),[39] but warned that the "misuse" of television could erode traditional Bhutanese values.[40]
A new constitution was presented in early 2005. In December 2005, Jigme Singye Wangchuck announced that he would abdicate the throne in his son's favor in 2008. On 14 December 2006, he announced that he would be abdicating immediately. This was followed by the first national parliamentary elections in December 2007 and March 2008.
On November 6, 2008, 28-year old Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, eldest son of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, was crowned King.[41]
Government and politics[link]
Main article: Politics of Bhutan
Bhutan's political system has developed from an absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy. In 1999, the fourth king of Bhutan created a body called the Lhengye Zhungtshog (Council of Ministers). The Druk Gyalpo (King of Druk Yul) is head of state. Executive power is exercised by the Lhengye Zhungtshog, the council of ministers. Legislative power was vested in both the government and the former Grand National Assembly.
On the 17th of December 2005, the 4th King, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, announced to a stunned nation that the first general elections would be held in 2008, and that he would abdicate the throne in favor of his eldest son, the crown prince.[42] King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck took the throne on December 14, 2006 upon his father's abdication. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was adorned with Bhutan's Raven Crown at an ornate coronation ceremony in Thimphu on Thursday, November 6, 2008, becoming the world's youngest reigning monarch and head of the newest democracy.[43]
The new political system comprises an upper and lower house, the latter based on political party affiliations. Elections for the upper house (National Council) were held on December 31, 2007, while elections for the lower house, the 47-seat National Assembly, were held on March 24, 2008. Two political parties, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) headed by Sangay Ngedup, and the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) headed by Jigmi Thinley, competed in the National Assembly election. The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa won the elections taking 45 out of 47 seats in the parliament.[44]
Judicial power is vested in the courts of Bhutan. The Chief Justice is the administrative head of the Judiciary.
Military and foreign affairs[link]
Main articles: Military of Bhutan and Foreign relations of Bhutan
The Royal Bhutan Army is Bhutan's military service. It includes the Royal Bodyguard and the Royal Bhutan Police. Membership is voluntary, and the minimum age for recruitment is 18. The standing army numbers about 16,000 and is trained by the Indian Army.[45] It has an annual budget of about $13.7 million — 1.8 percent of the GDP. Being a landlocked country, Bhutan has no navy. It also has no air force or army aviation corps. The Army relies on Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force for air assistance.
In 2007, Bhutan and India signed a new treaty that clarified that Bhutan was master of its own foreign relations, superseding the treaty signed in 1949. The superseded treaty is still sometimes misinterpreted to mean that India controls Bhutan's foreign affairs, but the government of Bhutan handles all of its own foreign affairs, including the sensitive (to India) border demarcation issue with China.
Bhutan has diplomatic relations with 21 countries, and with the European Union, with missions in India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Kuwait. It has two UN missions, one in New York and one in Geneva. Only India and Bangladesh have residential embassies in Bhutan, while Thailand has a consulate office in Bhutan.
By a long standing treaty, Indian and Bhutanese citizens may travel to each other's countries without a passport or visa using their national identity cards instead. Bhutanese citizens may also work in India without legal restriction. Bhutan does not have formal diplomatic ties with its northern neighbour, the People's Republic of China, although exchanges of visits at various levels between the two have significantly increased in recent times. The first bilateral agreement between China (PRC) and Bhutan was signed in 1998, and Bhutan has also set up honorary consulates in Macau and Hong Kong. Bhutan's border with China is largely not demarcated and thus disputed in some places. Approximately 269 square kilometers remain under discussion between China and Bhutan.[46]
On 13 November 2005, Chinese soldiers crossed into the disputed territories between China and Bhutan, and began building roads and bridges.[47] Bhutanese Foreign Minister Khandu Wangchuk took up the matter with Chinese authorities after the issue was raised in the Bhutanese parliament. In response, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang of the People's Republic of China has said that the border remains in dispute and that the two sides are continuing to work for a peaceful and cordial resolution of the dispute.[48] An Indian intelligence officer has said that a Chinese delegation in Bhutan told the Bhutanese that they were "overreacting." The Bhutanese newspaper Kuensel has said that China might use the roads to further Chinese claims along the border.[47]
On 8 February 2007, the Indo-Bhutan Friendship Treaty was substantially revised. The Treaty of 1949, Article 2 states: "The Government of India undertakes to exercise no interference in the internal administration of Bhutan. On its part the Government of Bhutan agrees to be guided by the advice of the Government of India in regard to its external relations." In the revised treaty it now reads as "In keeping with the abiding ties of close friendship and cooperation between Bhutan and India, the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Government of the Republic of India shall cooperate closely with each other on issues relating to their national interests. Neither government shall allow the use of its territory for activities harmful to the national security and interest of the other." The revised treaty also includes this preamble: "Reaffirming their respect for each other's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity", an element that was absent in the earlier version. The Indo-Bhutan Friendship Treaty of 2007 clarifies Bhutan's status as an independent and sovereign nation.
Bhutan maintains formal diplomatic relations with several Asian and European nations, Canada, and Brazil. Other countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, have no formal diplomatic relations with Bhutan, but maintain informal contact through their respective embassies in New Delhi and Bhutanese honorary consulates in London and Washington, D.C.[49][50][51]
Geography[link]
Main article: Geography of Bhutan
Bhutan is located on the southern slopes of the eastern Himalayas, landlocked between the Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to the west and south. It lies between latitudes 26° and 29°N, and longitudes 88° and 93°E. The land consists mostly of steep and high mountains crisscrossed by a network of swift rivers, which form deep valleys before draining into the Indian plains. Elevation rises from 200 m (660 ft) in the southern foothills to more than 7,000 m (23,000 ft). This great geographical diversity combined with equally diverse climate conditions contributes to Bhutan's outstanding range of biodiversity and ecosystems.[2]
The northern region of the country consists of an arc of Eastern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows reaching up to glaciated mountain peaks with an extremely cold climate at the highest elevations. Most peaks in the north are over 7,000 m (23,000 ft) above sea level; the highest point in Bhutan is Gangkhar Puensum at 7,570 metres (24,840 ft), which has the distinction of being the highest unclimbed mountain in the world.[3] The lowest point, at 98 m (322 ft), is in the valley of Drangme Chhu, where the river crosses the border with India.[3] Watered by snow-fed rivers, alpine valleys in this region provide pasture for livestock, tended by a sparse population of migratory shepherds.
The Black Mountains in the central region of Bhutan form a watershed between two major river systems: the Mo Chhu and the Drangme Chhu. Peaks in the Black Mountains range between 1,500 and 2,700 m (4,900 and 8,900 ft) above sea level, and fast-flowing rivers have carved out deep gorges in the lower mountain areas. The forests of the central Bhutan mountains consist of Eastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests in higher elevations and Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests in lower elevations. Woodlands of the central region provide most of Bhutan's forest production. The Torsa, Raidak, Sankosh, and Manas are the main rivers of Bhutan, flowing through this region. Most of the population lives in the central highlands.
In the south, the Shiwalik Hills are covered with dense Himalayan subtropical broadleaf forests, alluvial lowland river valleys, and mountains up to around 1,500 m (4,900 ft) above sea level. The foothills descend into the subtropical Duars Plain. Most of the Duars is located in India, although a 10 to 15 km (6.2 to 9.3 mi) wide strip extends into Bhutan. The Bhutan Duars is divided into two parts: the northern and the southern Duars. The northern Duars, which abuts the Himalayan foothills, has rugged, sloping terrain and dry, porous soil with dense vegetation and abundant wildlife. The southern Duars has moderately fertile soil, heavy savannah grass, dense, mixed jungle, and freshwater springs. Mountain rivers, fed by either the melting snow or the monsoon rains, empty into the Brahmaputra River in India. Data released by the Ministry of Agriculture showed that the country had a forest cover of 64% as of October 2005.
The climate in Bhutan varies with elevation, from subtropical in the south to temperate in the highlands and polar-type climate, with year-round snow in the north. Bhutan experiences five distinct seasons: summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. Western Bhutan has the heavier monsoon rains; southern Bhutan has hot humid summers and cool winters; central and eastern Bhutan is temperate and drier than the west with warm summers and cool winters.
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Wildlife[link]
See also: List of mammals of Bhutan
More than 770 species of bird and 5,400 species of plants are known to occur throughout the kingdom. Bhutan has a rich primate life with rare species such as the golden langur.[52][53] Recently, a variant Assamese macaque, which is also regarded by some authorities as a new species, Macaca munzala has also been recorded.[54]
The Bengal tiger, Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, clouded leopard, hispid hare and the sloth bear live in the lush tropical lowland and hardwood forests in the south. In the temperate zone, grey langur, tiger, Indian leopard, goral and serow are found in mixed conifer, broadleaf and pine forests. Fruit bearing trees and bamboo provide habitat for the Himalayan black bear, red panda, squirrel, sambar, wild pig and barking deer. The alpine habitats of the great Himalayan range in the north are home to the snow leopard, blue sheep, marmot, Tibetan wolf, antelope, Himalayan musk deer and the takin, Bhutan's national animal. The endangered Wild Water Buffalo occurs in southern Bhutan although in small numbers.[55]
Among birds, the globally endangered White-winged Wood Duck has been added recently to the list of Bhutan's avifauna.[56]
Conservation significance[link]
Main article: List of protected areas of Bhutan
Protected areas of Bhutan in lavender, biological corridors in green.
The Eastern Himalayas have been identified as a global biodiversity hotspot and counted among the 234 globally outstanding ecoregions of the world in a comprehensive analysis of global biodiversity undertaken by WWF between 1995 and 1997.
Bhutan is seen as a model for proactive conservation initiatives. The Kingdom has received international acclaim for its commitment to the maintenance of its biodiversity. This is reflected in the decision to maintain at least sixty percent of the land area under forest cover, to designate more than 40%[57][58] of its territory as national parks, reserves and other protected areas, and most recently to identify a further nine percent of land area as biodiversity corridors linking the protected areas. Environmental conservation has been placed at the core of the nation's development strategy, the middle path. It is not treated as a sector but rather as a set of concerns that must be mainstreamed in Bhutan's overall approach to development planning and to be buttressed by the force of law.
Conservation issues[link]
Further information: Environmental issues in Bhutan
Although Bhutan's natural heritage is still largely intact, the Government has said that it cannot be taken for granted and that conservation of the natural environment must be considered one of the challenges that will need to be addressed in the years ahead.
Pressures on the natural environment are already evident and will be fuelled by a complex array of forces. They include population pressures, agricultural modernisation, poaching, hydro-power development, mineral extraction, industrialisation, urbanisation, sewage and waste disposal, tourism, competition for available land road construction and the provision of other physical infrastructure associated with social and economic development.
Policy implementation needs to be continually improved. Sustainable rural livelihoods that do not rely solely upon natural resource use need to be developed and supported, and there needs to be far wider understanding of the environmental threats that come hand in hand with development, to ensure the future of Bhutan's rich and diverse environment.
In practice, the overlap of these extensive protected lands with populated areas has led to mutual habitat encroachment. Protected wildlife has entered agricultural areas, trampling crops and killing livestock. In response, Bhutan has implemented an insurance scheme, begun constructing solar powered alarm fences, watch towers, and search lights, and has provided fodder and salt licks outside human settlement areas to encourage animals to stay away.[59]
Economy[link]
Main article: Economy of Bhutan
The ngultrum is the currency of Bhutan and its value is fixed to the Indian rupee. The rupee is also accepted as legal tender in the country.
Though Bhutan's economy is one of the world's smallest, it has grown rapidly in recent years, by eight percent in 2005 and 14 percent in 2006. In 2007, Bhutan had the second fastest growing economy in the world, with an annual economic growth rate of 22.4 percent. This was mainly due to the commissioning of the gigantic Tala Hydroelectricity project. As of March 2006, Bhutan's per capita income was US$1,321.
Bhutan's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, tourism and the sale of hydroelectric power to India. Agriculture provides the main livelihood for more than 80 percent of the population. Agrarian practices consist largely of subsistence farming and animal husbandry. Handicrafts, particularly weaving and the manufacture of religious art for home altars, are a small cottage industry. A landscape that varies from hilly to ruggedly mountainous has made the building of roads and other infrastructure difficult and expensive. This, and a lack of access to the sea, has meant that Bhutan has not been able to benefit from significant trading of its produce. Bhutan does not have any railways, though Indian Railways plans to link southern Bhutan to its vast network under an agreement signed in January 2005.[60] Bhutan and India signed a 'free trade' accord in 2008, which additionally allowed Bhutanese imports and exports from third markets to transit India without tariffs.[61] Bhutan had trade relations with the Tibet region until 1960, when it closed its border with China after an influx of refugees.[62]
The industrial sector is in a nascent stage, and though most production comes from cottage industry, larger industries are being encouraged and some industries such as cement, steel, and ferroalloy have been set up. Most development projects, such as road construction, rely on Indian contract labour. Agricultural produce includes rice, chilies, dairy (some yak, mostly cow) products, buckwheat, barley, root crops, apples, and citrus and maize at lower elevations. Industries include cement, wood products, processed fruits, alcoholic beverages and calcium carbide.
Incomes of over Nu 100,000 per annum are taxed, but very few wage and salary earners qualify. Bhutan's inflation rate was estimated at about three percent in 2003. Bhutan has a Gross Domestic Product of around USD 2.913 billion (adjusted to Purchasing Power Parity), making it the 162nd largest economy in the world. Per capita income is around $1,400,[3] ranked 124th. Government revenues total $272 million, though expenditures amount to $350 million. 60 percent of the budget expenditure, however, is financed by India's Ministry of External Affairs.[note 1][63] Bhutan's exports, principally electricity, cardamom, gypsum, timber, handicrafts, cement, fruit, precious stones and spices, total €128 million (2000 est.). Imports, however, amount to €164 million, leading to a trade deficit. Main items imported include fuel and lubricants, grain, machinery, vehicles, fabrics and rice. Bhutan's main export partner is India, accounting for 58.6 percent of its export goods. Hong Kong (30.1 percent) and Bangladesh (7.3 percent) are the other two top export partners.[3] As its border with Tibet is closed, trade between Bhutan and China is now almost non-existent. Bhutan's import partners include India (74.5 percent), Japan (7.4 percent) and Sweden (3.2 percent).
Administrative divisions[link]
Bhutan is divided into twenty dzongkhags (districts), administered by a body called the Dzongkhag Tshogdu. In certain thromdes (urban municipalities), a further municipal administration is directly subordinate to the Dzongkhag administration. In the vast majority of constituencies, rural gewogs (village blocks) are administered by bodies called the Gewog Tshogde.[64]
Thromdes (municipalities) elect Thrompons to lead administration, who in turn represent the Thromde in the Dzongkhag Tshogdu. Likewise, gewogs elect headmen called gups, vice-headmen called mangmis, who also sit on the Dzongkhag Thshogdu, as well as other members of the Gewog Tshogde. The basis of electoral constituencies in Bhutan is the chiwog, a subdivision of gewogs delineated by the Election Commission.[64]
- Bumthang
- Chukha (Chhukha)
- Dagana
- Gasa
- Haa
- Lhuntse
- Mongar
- Paro
- Pemagatshel (Pemagatsel)
- Punakha
- Samdrup Jongkhar
- Samtse (Samchi)
- Sarpang (Sarbhang)
- Thimphu
- Trashigang (Tashigang)
- Trashiyangtse
- Trongsa (Tongsa)
- Tsirang (Chirang)
- Wangdue Phodrang (Wangdi Phodrang)
- Zhemgang (Shemgang)
Cities and towns[link]
Main article: List of cities in Bhutan
- Thimphu, the largest city and capital of Bhutan.
- Damphu, the administrative headquarters of Tsirang District
- Jakar, the administrative headquarters of Bumthang District and the place where Buddhism entered Bhutan.
- Mongar, the eastern commercial hub of the country.
- Paro, site of the international airport.
- Phuentsholing, Bhutan's commercial hub.
- Punakha, the old capital.
- Samdrup Jongkhar The south eastern town on the border with India
- Trashigang, administrative headquarters of Trashigang District the most populous district in the country.
- Trongsa, in central Bhutan which has the largest and the most magnificent of all the dzongs in Bhutan.
Demographics[link]
Main article: Demographics of Bhutan
Bhutanese people primarily consist of the Ngalops and Sharchops, called the Western Bhutanese and Eastern Bhutanese respectively. The Lhotshampa, meaning "southerners," are a heterogeneous group of mostly Nepalese descent. The Ngalops primarily consist of Bhutanese living in the western part of the country. Their culture is closely related to that of Tibet. Much the same could be said of the Sharchops, the dominant group, who traditionally follow the Nyingmapa rather than the official Drukpa Kagyu form of Tibetan Buddhism. In modern times, with improved transportation infrastructure, there has been much intermarriage between these groups. In the early 1970s, intermarriage between the Lhotshampas and mainstream Bhutanese society was encouraged by the government, but after the late 1980s, the Bhutanese government forced about 108,000 Lhotshampas from their homes, seized their land, and expelled them to refugee camps.[33]
The literacy rate in Bhutan is 59.5 percent.[66] The country has a median age of 24.8 years.[67] Bhutan has a life expectancy of 62.2 years (61 for males and 64.5 for females) according to the latest data from the World Bank. There are 1,070 males to every 1,000 females in the country.
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Religion[link]
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Main article: Religion in Bhutan
It is estimated that between two thirds and three quarters of the Bhutanese population follow Vajrayana Buddhism, which is also the state religion. About one quarter to one third are followers of Hinduism. Other religions account for less than 1% of the population.[68] The current legal framework, in principle guarantees freedom of religion; proselytism, however, is forbidden by a royal government decision[68] and by judicial interpretation of the Constitution.[69]
Buddhism was introduced to Bhutan in the 7th century AD. Tibetan king Songtsän Gampo (reigned 627–49), a convert to Buddhism, ordered the construction of two Buddhist temples, at Bumthang in central Bhutan and at Kyichu (near Paro) in the Paro Valley.[21]
Languages[link]
Main article: Languages of Bhutan
The national language is Bhutanese, or Dzongkha, one of 53 languages in the Tibetan language family. The script, here called Chhokey ("Dharma Language"), is identical to classical Tibetan. In the schools English is the medium of instruction and Dzongkha is taught as the national language. Ethnologue lists 24 languages currently spoken in Bhutan, all of them in the Tibeto-Burman family, except Nepali, an Indo-Aryan language. Until the 1980s, the government sponsored the teaching of Nepali in schools in Southern Bhutan. However, after the armed uprising in the south, Nepali was dropped from the curriculum. The languages of Bhutan are still not well-characterized, and several have yet to be recorded in an in-depth academic grammar. Before the 1980s, the Lhotshampa (Nepali-speaking community), mainly based in southern Bhutan, constituted approximately 30% of the population.[70] However, during the 1980s, after the Bhutanese government instituted a policy of one language and one culture, these Lhotshampas were forced to wear the national costume of Bhutan, which is not well-suited to the high temperatures of the southern region.[70] This cultural discrimination led to protests which eventually resulted in the eviction of more than 100,000 Lhotshampas throughout the 1990s.[35] These Lhotshampas took refuge in Nepal via India. Because the bilateral talks between Nepal and Bhutan to repatriate Bhutanese refugees (Lhotshampas) have been proven futile, the UNHCR is now helping the refugees to settle in various developed countries such as Norway, USA, Canada and many others.[32][35]
Dzongkha is partially intelligible with Sikkimese and spoken natively by 25% of the population. Tshangla, the language of the Sharchop and the principal pre-Tibetan language of Bhutan, is spoken by a greater number of people. It is not easily classified and may constitute an independent branch of Tibeto-Burman. Nepali speakers constituted some 40% of the population as of 2006. The larger minority languages are Dzala (11%), Limbu (10%, immigrant), and Kheng (8%). There are no reliable sources for the ethnic or linguistic composition of Bhutan, so these numbers do not add up to 100%.
Culture[link]
Main article: Culture of Bhutan
Bhutan has a rich and unique cultural heritage that has largely remained intact because of its isolation from the rest of the world until the early 1960s. One of the main attractions for tourists is the country's culture and traditions. Bhutanese tradition is deeply steeped in its Buddhist heritage.[71][72]Hinduism is the second dominant religion in Bhutan, being most prevalent in the southern regions.[73] The government is increasingly making efforts to preserve and sustain the current culture and traditions of the country. Because of its largely unspoiled natural environment and cultural heritage, Bhutan has been referred to as The Last Shangri-la.[74]
While Bhutanese citizens are free to travel abroad, Bhutan is viewed as inaccessible by many foreigners. Another reason for it being an unpopular destination is the cost, which is high for tourists on tighter budgets. Entry is free for citizens of India and Bangladesh, but all other foreigners are required to sign up with a Bhutanese tour operator and pay around US$250 per day that they stay in the country.[75]
The national dress for Bhutanese men is the gho, a knee-length robe tied at the waist by a cloth belt known as the kera. Women wear an ankle-length dress, the kira, which is clipped at one shoulder and tied at the waist. An accompaniment to the kira is a long-sleeved blouse, the toego, which is worn underneath the outer layer. Social status and class determine the texture, colours, and decorations that embellish the garments. Differently coloured scarves and shawls are important indicators of social standing, as Bhutan has traditionally been a feudal society. Jewellery is mostly worn by women, especially during religious festivals (tsechus) and public gatherings. To strengthen Bhutan's identity as an independent country, Bhutanese law requires all Bhutanese citizens to wear the national dress in public areas and as formal wear.
Rice, buckwheat, and increasingly maize, are the staples of Bhutanese cuisine. The local diet also includes pork, beef, yak meat, chicken, and mutton. Soups and stews of meat and dried vegetables spiced with chillies and cheese are prepared. Ema datshi, made very spicy with cheese and chilies, might be called the national dish for its ubiquity and the pride that Bhutanese have for it. Dairy foods, particularly butter and cheese from yaks and cows, are also popular, and indeed almost all milk is turned to butter and cheese. Popular beverages include butter tea, tea, locally brewed ara (rice wine) and beer. Bhutan is the first country in the world to have banned the sale of tobacco under its Tobacco Act of 2010.[28]
Bhutanese architecture remains distinctively traditional, employing rammed earth and wattle and daub construction methods, stone masonry, and intricate woodwork around windows and roofs. Traditional architecture uses no nails or iron bars in construction.[28][76][77] Characteristic of the region is a type of castle fortress known as the dzong. Since ancient times, the dzongs have served as the religious and secular administration centres for their respective districts.[78] The University of Texas at El Paso in the United States has adopted Bhutanese architecture for its buildings on campus, as have the nearby Hilton Garden Inn and other buildings in the city of El Paso.[79]
Bhutan has numerous public holidays, most of which centre around traditional seasonal, secular and religious festivals. They include the winter solstice (around January 1, depending on the lunar calendar), the lunar New Year (February or March), the King's birthday and the anniversary of his coronation, the official end of monsoon season (September 22), National Day (December 17), and various Buddhist and Hindu celebrations.
Masked dances and dance dramas are common traditional features at festivals, usually accompanied by traditional music. Energetic dancers, wearing colourful wooden or composition face masks and stylized costumes, depict heroes, demons, dæmons, death heads, animals, gods, and caricatures of common people. The dancers enjoy royal patronage, and preserve ancient folk and religious customs and perpetuate the ancient lore and art of mask-making.
The music of Bhutan can generally be divided into traditional and modern varieties; traditional music comprises religious and folk genres, the latter including zhungdra and boedra.[80] The modern rigsar is played on a mix of traditional instruments and electronic keyboards, and dates back to the early 1990s; it shows the influence of Indian popular music, a hybrid form of traditional and Western popular influences.[81][82]
In Bhutanese families, inheritance generally passes through the female rather than the male line. Daughters will inherit their parents' house. A man is expected to make his own way in the world and often moves to his wife's home. Love marriages are common in urban areas, but the tradition of arranged marriages is still common in the villages. Although uncommon, polygamy is accepted, often being a device to keep property in a contained family unit rather than dispersing it.[83] The previous king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who abdicated in 2006, had four queens, all of whom are sisters. The current king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, wed Jetsun Pema, 21, a commoner and daughter of a pilot, on 13 October 2011.
Sports[link]
Bhutan's national sport is archery, and competitions are held regularly in most villages. It differs from Olympic standards in technical details such as the placement of the targets and atmosphere. There are two targets placed over 100 meters apart and teams shoot from one end of the field to the other. Each member of the team shoots two arrows per round. Traditional Bhutanese archery is a social event and competitions are organized between villages, towns, and amateur teams. There are usually plenty of food and drink complete with singing and dancing. Attempts to distract an opponent include standing around the target and making fun of the shooter's ability. Darts (khuru) is an equally popular outdoor team sport, in which heavy wooden darts pointed with a 10 cm nail are thrown at a paperback-sized target 10 to 20 meters away.
Another traditional sport is the Digor, which resembles the shot put and horseshoe throwing. Cricket has gained popularity in Bhutan, particularly since the introduction of television channels from India. The Bhutan national cricket team is one of the more successful affiliate nations in the region. Football is also an increasingly popular sport. In 2002, Bhutan's national football team played Montserrat, in what was billed as The Other Final; the match took place on the same day Brazil played Germany in the World Cup final, but at the time Bhutan and Montserrat were the world's two lowest ranked teams. The match was held in Thimphu's Changlimithang National Stadium, and Bhutan won 4–0. A documentary of the match was made by the Dutch filmmaker Johan Kramer.
Education[link]
Bhutan has one decentralized university with eleven constituent colleges spread across the kingdom, The Royal University of Bhutan
Traffic and transport[link]
Main article: Transport in Bhutan
- Road: The Lateral Road is Bhutan's primary east–west corridor, connecting Phuentsholing in the southwest to Trashigang in the east. In between, the Lateral Road runs directly through Wangdue Phodrang, Trongsa, and other population centers. The Lateral Road also has spurs connecting to the capital Thimphu and other major population centers such as Paro and Punakha. As with other roads in Bhutan, the Lateral Road presents serious safety concerns due to pavement conditions, sheer drops, hairpin turns, weather, and landslides.[84][85][86]
- Air: Paro Airport is the only international airport in Bhutan. Yongphulla Airport in Trashigang is a small domestic airport that underwent upgrades through 2010.[87] Yongphulla Airport was scheduled for completion in January 2010, but as of August 2011 work is still ongoing.[88] There are plans for further domestic airports to be built at Bathpalathang in Bumthang District and at Gelephu in Sarpang District, which were due to start operations in June 2011.[89]
See also[link]
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- ^ India's Ministry of External Affairs provides financial aid to neighbouring countries under "technical and economic cooperation with other countries and advances to foreign governments."
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Further reading[link]
- Osmani, Siddiqur R.; Bajracharya, B.B.; Tenzing, S.; Wangyal, T. (2007) (PDF). Macroeconomics of Poverty Reduction: The Case Study of Bhutan (2 ed.). Colombo: UNDP. p. 302. ISBN 978-955-1416-00-3. http://www.bt.undp.org/assets/files/publication/Macroeco_cs_for_Bhutan.pdf.
- Wangchhuk, Lily (2008). Facts About Bhutan: The Land of the Thunder Dragon. Thimphu: Absolute Bhutan Books. ISBN 99936-760-0-4.
- "A Hidden and Mysterious Kingdom". Toplum Postasi. http://www.toplumpostasi.net/index.php/cat/9/col/85/art/1026/PageName/English. Retrieved 2006-06-14.
- Revkin, Andrew C. (2005-10-04). "A New Measure of Well-Being From a Happy Little Kingdom". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/04/science/04happ.html?ex=1129089600&en=de859301f49c121d&ei=5070&emc=eta1. Retrieved 2005-10-04.
- "Border tension pushes MEA allocation". The Tribune, Chandigarh. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020301/budget.htm. Retrieved 2005-09-08.
- "Bhutan". Bhutan. MSN Encarta. Archived from the original on 2009-10-31. http://www.webcitation.org/5kwQ2kjMZ. Retrieved 2005-09-08.
- "Bhutan-China Relations". Bhutan News Online. http://www.bhutannewsonline.com/bhutan_china.html. Retrieved 2005-09-08.
- "BTI 2008 — Bhutan Country Report". Gütersloh: Bertelsmann Stiftung. 2007. http://www.bertelsmann-transformation-index.de/index.php?id=1393&tt_news=&type=98&L=1. Retrieved 2008-12-11. — PDF version
- A.P. Agarwala (2003). Sikkim and Bhutan. Nest and Wings. ISBN 81-7824-008-4. http://books.google.com/books?id=Xnw-2sU1KMoC. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
- Datta-Ray, Sunanda K. (1984). Smash and Grab: The Annexation of Sikkim. Vikas. ISBN 0-7069-2509-2. http://books.google.com/books?id=RCMuAAAAMAAJ. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
- Foning, A.R. (1987). Lepcha, My Vanishing Tribe. Sterling Publishers. ISBN 81-207-0685-4.
- Rose, Leo. The Nepali Ethnic Community in the Northeast of the Subcontinent. University of California, Berkeley.
- Napoli, Lisa (2011). Radio Shangri-La: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth. Crown. ISBN 0-307-45302-2.
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