I’m truly honored to be featured in this video 🙏 Thank you to The B1M for highlighting Bhutan and our values. So excited to share this moment with the world!
Bhutan genocided and ethnically cleansed Nepalis from Bhutan, over a 100k, many of which still live in refugee camps in neighbouring countries unable to get Justice, restitution or anything from Bhutan people and government…
@jensbumsel7449 Bhutan genocided and ethnically cleansed Nepalis from Bhutan, over a 100k, many of which still live in refugee camps in neighbouring countries unable to get Justice, restitution or anything from Bhutan people and government…
It's heartening to know there are still places in the world that aren't so laser focused on success, money, profit, etc. I would love to visit Bhutan one day.
the whole point of the project is to bring in money. use you wisdim. Its a kingdon in the real world not some fantasy version of earth. Inform yourself - the have Ethnic Cleansing of Lhotshampa, Media is not fully independent. Social media is often moderated to maintain the image of harmony, digital surveillance and self-censorship are real concerns. Bhutan is famous for prioritizing Gross National Happiness over GDP. However, critics argue it is used as soft power and hides: High youth unemployment, Rural poverty, Social control mechanisms. This GNH is a caste system much like in hindu culture. SO yeah its a dystopia nightmare North korea. Where the façade of happy Buddhism is just there to lure in gullible outsiders.
@RoyWavesthat is the thing about the majority of what people get or see from developed countries. they don’t know anything about the actual people living there.
You have a beautiful country and people! This project is quite a huge endeavour, it will uproll a lot in and around, to build it. It seems an interesting project, but the airport should be forbidden. Or built out on the vast bare lands. The monk says that the fish and ecosystem won't even notice, but afcourse they will !!! Ugh!! Noise, gaz, and frequencies emitted from airplanes are way worse than cars, buses or trains!! No airport for your town, please!! A bus or train station, is good enough. 🙏👌
Example of what? Some nice picturesque architecture? Sure. But not a word was said in the vid about how the city is meant to generate any value i.e. how its economy will work. Without that it doesn't fix the problem of their exodus - those people aren't leaving cos Bhutan isn't pretty enough, they're leaving for jobs and higher pay. How does this fix that?
"Gelephu was formerly a Lhotshampa town. The Lhotshampa were ethnically cleansed by the King of Bhutan in the 1990s and currently reside in refugee camps in Nepal. Their political leaders were tortured" Now that's not very cash money, not very hippy dippy hecking wholesome at all now is it?
I came back from Bhutan 10 days ago, and what can I say. Nothing in this video is overstated - Bhutan really is the one oasis that gave me hope for a truly sustainable future.
@BigWorldOutThere98if you don’t charge money 8billion people won’t fit in there. As you see, for example if you go to Australia. You need to pay for every single move you make there. Why can’t small country can charge you for visa fee. If not all instagram crazy people will visit once and destroy the place.
Here from Brasil and hope all the success to them too. We need such an example in an era where sarcasm and indifference are infecting the minds of people beyond a healthy limit.
I studied abroad in Bhutan during my undergrad! Prioritization of happiness doesn't even begin to encompass the feeling you get while you're there. People think southern Europeans are relaxed and mindful of their pace of life, but Bhutan really is a unique gem hidden among the capitalist dystopias of our modern world. I remember going back to Bangkok right after feeling so overstimulated - it was then that I realized I didn't see a single elevator or colorful advertisement or chain company product the entire time that I was in Bhutan. The country regulates your nervous system in every way possible. With that said, we spent the majority of our time learning about the contemporary issues slowly encroaching onto the nation, environmental issues, young people leaving the country in droves, geopolitical tensions, etc. No country can ever be a utopia completely, I think, but Bhutan gets pretty damn close! It's super challenging to get there, but I hope everyone gets a chance to visit someday!
you made me curious to visit. I enjoyed Switzerland, the french part. Bangkok does look like a pending migraine to me. I left my capital, Bucuresti, because it was stinky, dirty and loud. I still live nearby because the benefits of a large city are undeniable. I plan to retire around Brasov, another mountain city. Ideally I'd have both sea and mountain next to each other like Croatia or Italy have.
Do they have domestic cats there ? what they feed to their cats if no meat or fish available? I would love to live in a place where I would not need to feed any other than "vegetarian food" to my cat. Thank you for your answer.
As a Bhutanese who's come here in Australia in better pursuits of education and earning, you have to understand that our goal will always be to return to Bhutan. There's no country like Bhutan. We miss home. ❤❤
It's like American country songs always singing about how great their hometown is, but statistics say them folks moved towns on average, every two years.
I used to have a friend from Bhutan. She moved away because there weren't a lot of good education and job opportunities. She did move back six years ago when she got a good paying job back home. Hopefully these changes will pull more young people back to Bhutan. Honestly, I'd love to move there as well.
Bhutan looks so pretty, if they had a good internet connection and a place for me to work and not starve I would go there in a heartbeat. Truly more beutiful mind body and soul than most places on Earth
lmao fat chance if you're facing ethnic cleansing and torture what a garbage video glossing over all the reasons and dynamics Bhutan is in this situation in the first place, all you ignorant people have to do is pull up a freaking wiki article and still you're too lazy to even do that. This is far beyond an economic issue, this is governmental.
@piripiri-kefalotyri What is the topic which incident are you referring to? do you expect others to read you mind bruh!? atleast mention which Wiki article you want people to read.. Are you from Bhutan btw!?
@piripiri-kefalotyri You are correct, what happened under the rule of the last king is atrocious and shouldn’t be glossed over. Calling people commenting here ignorant isn’t helping. I did look it up, I learned something. I also saw that the former king abdicated and his son became king in 2006 and created the new constitution in 2008. Hopefully paving the way for a better future for all in Bhutan. ❤
If a white country did this it would be called racist until the end of time. Let’s send them a couple million Indians, muslims, and Africans asap. Oh wait they all just want to go where Europeans made it nice already.
Hay they are not idealistic they are trying to be sustainable continues growth is not possible everything is limited on earth they are using it wisely how humans live from 200000 years in this planet. Do you believe we can live 200000 next year's growth and development like now.
It is really great to see that they are not afraid to accept their problems/shortcomings.. Acceptance is the first step.. much appreciated ❣️ would love to visit one day
They haven't accepted any shortcomings. Not a word was said in the vid about how the city is meant to generate any value i.e. how its economy will work. Without that it doesn't fix the problem of their exodus - those people aren't leaving cos Bhutan isn't pretty enough, they're leaving for jobs and higher pay. How does this fix that?
@israeldelarosa5461 An economy based on what? What are they looking to produce there? What business are they trying to attract? And what are they willing to offer i.e. compromise on their ideals, to attract it?
@ArawnOfAnnwnExtra Tourism and Westerners like us who’d like to live in this place I’d imagine. Since this is a brand new development forming it should also be much easier to integrate Western businesses than it would be elsewhere in Bhutan too.
Bhutan has some of the worst health care and social walfair on earth. The ruling family keeps the wealth to themseles while being a playground for the mega rich.
This is the greatest city project ever, period. I am sick of minimalism, efficiency prioritisation, and lack of character. This is what every place should aspire to be.
I want Megastructures to be EPIC and not just Function maxxing everything with these ergonomic-effective-multipurpose-uberprofitable buildings.. i want Massive temples where people can just lay down and sleep. But of course that is impossible in this economy.
I got a bit teary watching this. I hope so dearly for a future as beautiful, healthy and harmonious as this everywhere. Bhutan, I would volunteer my time and skills to help. Thank you for showing a path that we can all follow. It’s exciting!
Bhutan kicked out and stripped an entire group of Bhutanese just because they were of a different religion and ethnic background (Hindu) first by outlawing their traditional garb, then stripping them of their land, and finally stripping them of their citizenship and exiling an entire people from their own country. I do not understand this glorification of such a cruel country.
If they can pull this off, it will be THE ULTIMATE Engineering Marvel. I am from India I will make a sincere effort to go and lend them a hand in this effort for few days. Wishing our most beloved neighbours, all the very best ❤
Hope the other countries try to take this opportunity to do the same for the country, if they even had the political will, which I suspected that it won't
@krimke881So, I live in London. Travel there is not possible directly. From the U.K. you fly to Doha in Qatar connecting on to Kathmandu in Nepal. I spend two days in Kathmandu before flying to Bhutan itself. When I was in Bhutan, it spend a little over a week tour around. If you travel there you must hire a government backed guide and that guide must accompany you on every exploration there during. Apart from a 1 hour period in the capital city where we bought some souvenirs our guide was with us pretty the whole time.
Bhutan kicked out and stripped an entire group of Bhutanese just because they were of a different religion and ethnic background (Hindu) first by outlawing their traditional garb, then stripping them of their land, and finally stripping them of their citizenship and exiling an entire people from their own country. I do not understand this glorification of such a cruel country.
Sometimes humans think only they are privileged to occupy nature first and complain about why there are different animals present between us. Every animal deserves the protection of the forest . don't occupy forest land illegally .
Bhutan has committed crimes against humanity, has ethnically cleansed Hindus from their land which is southern Bhutan. We Hindus should never support such regime. Long live Humanity.
As a millennial, Bhutan sounds like a place we desperately want or even need in this climate of uncertainty, despotism, chaos, and greed. It embraces the ideals we want in our lives: peace of mind, serenity, and happiness- and not through hollow consumerist gestures. We live in culture of high demand and pressure that talks of prosperity but not of peace. We are shackled to consumerism as a means of escape.
Sadly Bhutan is not as wholesome as we'd like to think, as their government has participated in ethnic cleansing, with the expulsion and/or relocation to refugee camps of many Lhotshampa people (of Nepalese descent) for the purpose of "preserving its unique cultural identity and national unity".
The Bhutanese people may have this beautiful culture and attitude, but their own king (sultan) unfortunately is the opposite. He owns so many cars that even if he used one new one of his from now on every day, he wouldn’t be able to ride them all in his lifetime. He owns a Lamborghini and private airplane completely covered in gold. Even the richest people in the world like Elon Musk are not this focussed on consumerism. The sultan is a disgrace for his beautiful country.
Living just 20km from Gelephu Mindfulness City, We have the wonderful opportunity to visit Bhutan almost daily. As an Indian citizen, we enjoy the privilege of entering Bhutan without the need for a visa or any entry fee, making it easy for us to explore the serene landscapes and rich culture of this beautiful country. The seamless access allows us to immerse ourself in Bhutan's unique traditions and mindfulness practices regularly.
I wonder how they plan to deal with the noise and air pollution from the airport? Plane engine noise and exhaust can be very harsh on nature and wildlife.
It is good to see one poster asking a relevant question...hard to believe so few posters are willing to question the tpuchy felly narrative presented in the video
@amblincork I googled it to find more answers and I found a publication from an air filtration and testing company that the GMC/GIA are collaborating with to minimize the environmental impact during construction. So my takeaway from that is, "Oh, ok, they *absolutely* do care, and are taking these questions seriously." But I'm still curious about what their specific plans are, since I know aircraft pollution has been a challenge for other international airports to manage. In the concept trailer, the airstrip has what looks like a broad green boundary, where presumably noise- and air-pollution-absorbing structures or materials could be placed. But I don't want to just assume, when it seems so likely that they do actually have a specific answer, it's just not published anywhere I saw. So I sent the organization a message- there's a "general inquiry" section on their Contact Us page. I'll let you know if they respond! I want to be clear- I'm not questioning a narrative. All material indications are that they actually do care to achieve this project exactly as described. I'm asking a specific question because *I actually have a specific question*. The science of how airports manage pollution is a compelling topic to me!
They said it was about balance, very few cars, mostly powered by hydroelectric and currently carbon negative. A few air planes will allow better connectivity and on balance improve quality of life and provide income opportunities. I don’t think that it will be the case that the airport will be handling hundreds of flights a day, maybe just a handful, and they can be limited to specific times.
@Andy-oc3ewsee, all of those are valid answers! But they said that the fish wouldn't be able to know that there was an airport overhead. To me, that implies lots of sound dampening material. And, they do say elsewhere that they intend for 123 flights per day. Which implies that they're extra unwilling to just write it off.
Update: we are already doing that 😊😊 plz watch the video/picture who Bhutanese are volunteering and how royal family/ gov are working together in GMC. His majesty kept his word 😊 his kids are working too❤❤
I have been lucky enough to go to Bhutan for the world bank. I studied up on it beforehand and while there fell completely in love with the country and people. What an amazing place, unlike any other in the world. Every positive thing you hear about Bhutan here is true (though they have problems too, ofcourse!), and I think the world would be a better place if we acted more akin to Bhutan. Dear Bhutanese, Kuzu for showing everybody your country and hope to see you again!
@Abhi-qi6wm They are dirt poor. They are "happy" with their situation because they are born into it and have no other point of reference. Because the whole nation is poor, the quality of some critical service is also poor. Sure the healthcare is free, but if your illness got worse, then you just die. In other countries, you have a chance to live. The "happiness" they have is imposed on them by the state. The young people saw it and leave. They rather make money somewhere else and define what is happiness for themselves. Lastly, they have no hope of defending themselves. The only reason China has not swallowed them in the past is because India does not like it. It's all well and good to "live in harmony" but in a not-so-peaceful future, other countries can simply end it all just because they need some mineral ores or to occupy a high point for artillery and missiles.
I imagine you’re probably one of ‘the little people’ with a heart, doing your job with goal of making a better world for all people as well as all living things, but I wonder if you’re aware of the ways in which the World Bank and IMF have actively worked in the opposite direction.
Everywhere has issues but I dont think that is a sad thing, infact it is a good thing so that we can improve ourselves. What is sad is how other places treat these issues.
This was one of the most soothing video i have watched in this field. I really felt happy to know of a country with high aspirations focused on the well being of the people. Thanks BIM for sharing this
I live just near Gelephu, on the Indian side. My friends and I often visit Gelephu on weekends-Bhutanese people are always kind and generous. I truly hope this project thrives and sets an inspiring example for the world.
I used to dream of being rich, having lots of expensive items, nice cars etc., but lately I’ve found myself trying to get more happiness out of life, somewhat out of necessity due to recent cost of living. I’m not perfect at it, but I’ve come to realise there’s very little we actually need for happiness, wellbeing and mindfulness. I’d love to live in a place like Bhutan someday.
Amazing Bhutan! My mum visited last month and absolutely fell in love with the Bhutanese people, their warmth and kindness were truly overwhelming. She was deeply touched by their genuine hospitality, peaceful way of life, and the deep sense of spirituality that permeates the culture. Bhutan’s breathtaking landscapes, from misty mountains to serene monasteries, only added to the magic of her experience.
I absolutely love it. This is the kind of innovation we need in architecture: humans and nature together as we are meant to be. I really hope this is a success and gets exported!
This video made me teary. I do not know exactly what it is I feel. It's a deep sense of sadness and longing-perhaps about how we as humans of the 21st century live almost completely divorced from ideas that as a species we long preserved, but of which we are now so ignorant of, that we don't even know what we are ignorant of. The fact that every other day that I face the real world around me, and so achingly wish that ideals such as these were naturally prevalent in our collective, placid conscience-is what this video reminded me of. For this aching wish from even my late teens had ebbed down to stillness over the past few years, pushed by the jostling pressures of becoming a fresh adult in my 20s. Every building, layout of buildings, people's everyday ignorance of their presence, their apathy, precisely because I see it-it breaks my heart. This video also reminds me of a person. I'm probably being too senitmental, but at the end of it all, I so wish Bhutan can succeed in this vision. I wish Bhutan can teach this precious sense of theirs, or rather, remind others to rediscover and claim their own unique community-first mindful ways of living from their histories. (No, this is not some sentiment of vaguely waxing poetic about the "glorious" past, or about being boisterously proud in an ignorant, political sense, I really mean a rational, slow study of one's communal ways, informed by the present, but preserving the precious.)
I guess in 2025 Its Almost more than 4000$ for all himachal ,Uttarakhand and bhutan .And I abdolutely not agree with you .Sikkim is much more developed and Happy with highest percapita gdp .Thr channel has no proof for this happiness..And i dont agree on cleanliness too. Sikkim ,Ladakh are very clean so nope .@Channel-x1l
@Channel-x1l Ignore the ignorant North Indian, my friend. I wish all the luck to Bhutan as an Indian Bengali. We have a lot to learn from Bhutan as a country.
@Channel-x1lLol what a lie ,There is no parameter Which has Found It .Not a Singles Parameter has shown This .Your Media is Fooling you all with fake Claims.
Worth noting that they are building this city on land that was ethnically cleansed in the 1980s and 1990s. Over 100,000 Lhotshampa, who have lived in the region since the 1700s, were stripped of Bhutanese citizenship, rounded up, and herded into refugee camps in Nepal.
Thanks for bringing this up, I wouldn't have known otherwise. Looks like the forced resettlements are ongoing, Donald Trump has deported several Lhotshampa from the US for largely minor crimes and they are now potentially stateless.
I did my BSc thesis on Bhutanese HEP, absolutely incredible country and they really have an amazing ethos. I don't think it is that surprising that the youth are leaving and it isn't the fault of Bhutan but simply a case of the grass always seeming better on the other side of a fence. I would love to be allowed to live there. My old Physics teacher used to tutor the King, he is there now and I hope he is happy and healthy 🙏
I couldn’t agree more. Always delivered in understandable language as well, for those of us who have no knowledge of any of fields of study it takes to make these projects happen!!
Fantastic video and a different kind of one from the usual. Very much appreciated seeing different kinds of projects and approaches to infrastructure, design and construction.
I just returned from Bhutan, which is one of the most expensive trips I’ve ever done, costing me almost US$20k for just 5.5 days. It is the most beautiful country I have ever been to, not entirely because of it’s magnificent landscapes and otherworldly settings, but because of the people, the religion, and most of all, the peace. It truly changed me deeply and I truly can’t wait to return. That said, meeting younger locals outside of the tourist sphere, there is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction, which perhaps is exacerbated by tourism and largely by social media. It’s hard to comprehend the challenges and emotions of the young locals, but it’s evident they want something different from their forefathers. Returning from my trip, I felt blessed for all that I have and trying my best to be as mindful and considerate as possible. I hope to make a pilgrimage back again. Edit: those wondering how I spent this much - I was staying at Aman, with lots of premium extras. IYKYK.
How the hell did you spend $4k a day there??? It's hardly known for it's high standards of living like Switzerland. I know the visa is expensive per day...... but still
@Charlesjay7my hotels were about $2k per night (stayed 6 nights but arrived late and left early) and had lots of unique experiences. Flights also costed quite a bit.
@Charlesjay7 When modern amenities are rare, life gets pretty expensive. I've traveled to some remote parts of Indonesia not too long ago where food and accommodation costed us more than what we would usually pay in NYC for the same quality and amenities.
The core values of the Bhutanese in creating growth in harmony with Nature is the model that I hope will transfer the world over; ensuring mutual growth and authentic sustainability of our wildlife and natural resources. Thank you!
@StudyGlobal-d1b If fewer Muslims meant prosperity, Bihar, Punjab and Himachal would be Silicon Valley by now. Instead, it’s still trying to fix basic governance. So maybe blame your leaders, not someone’s faith.
The level of ignorance when talking about building an Airport over a river... LOL. I just photoshoped a thawb on him and then it was easier to listen to.
The airport doesn't cover the whole river, it only passes through a section of the river. I don't think that the birds would have any problem in their fish hunt.
What a beautiful country and what truly amazing people live in Bhutan. Their kindness, humility, and genuine hospitality are deeply inspiring. This new sustainable city project reflects the same thoughtful spirit that makes Bhutan so special. Wishing every success to the project and continued prosperity and peace to the people of Bhutan.
This is the most humble and ideologic mega project I've ever seen, I don't see it being utilitarian or unrestricted enough to invite real industry development, but I also understand that that is the point they want to make. They want to change the way big industry functions, and for that I truly wish them the best 🙏
what a lovely country. seems like all major western countries could learn a lot from these people. good luck in your endeavours from a dude in england.
So much talk about happiness but when in fact this vary nation sent 80k people into exile because they wanted to speak their ethnic language and dress up their ethnic dress. I was one of the person who grew in refugee camp because my parents were chased out of Bhutan in 1990s for being Nepali language speaker. People Who basically help Bhutan to be a country. Oh and there is still thousands of people in Nepal in refugee camp hoping to be back to their home in Bhutan.
They have always used Nepalese speakers like slaves and low wage workers. I wouldn't be surprised if they decide to invite Nepalese workers to construct this city
It's even more ironic because they talk about respecting all life (including the fish in the river) but can't even respect the lives of people from an ethnic minority.
That was a cynical and cruel ethnic cleansing of a sizeable portion of Bhutan’s population and undermines any claim by this government to be caring or some kind of ‘utopia’.
Yes, when people don't know darkness they tend to plunge themselves deep into it. Young bhutanese people that leave don't know hypercapitalism so they seek it. When they truly know it after experiencing it, they will go running back to their country, if they even have the means to do so anymore
@rover__sh_ot12ethnic cleansing. Buddhist countries have done these kinds of horrible things a lot but they hide behind the Buddhism. Myanmar did ethnic cleansing of muslims. Sri lanka did ethnic cleansing of tamils and Bhutan did ethnic cleansing of nepalis.
Great video! I have had the good fortune to travel to Bhutan. I biked through its roads and trails, hiked to the monasteries and participated in temple ceremonies. I loved it all. I’d also love to return and help with this project in some way if at all possible.
I’m truly honored to be featured in this video 🙏 Thank you to The B1M for highlighting Bhutan and our values. So excited to share this moment with the world!
Thank you for advocating for Bhutan
Every one of your clips in this video felt calming. Thank you.
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Thank you. Stay true to these foundational ideas. They are inspiring (🦫🍁from Canada)
I love Bhutan's attitude. Finishing the project properly rather than fast.
In Australia we don't even finish the project
this is conservative politics that i can get behind
@punishedpinecone4772 Metro tunnel this year at least!
Bhutan genocided and ethnically cleansed Nepalis from Bhutan, over a 100k, many of which still live in refugee camps in neighbouring countries unable to get Justice, restitution or anything from Bhutan people and government…
@jensbumsel7449 Bhutan genocided and ethnically cleansed Nepalis from Bhutan, over a 100k, many of which still live in refugee camps in neighbouring countries unable to get Justice, restitution or anything from Bhutan people and government…
It's heartening to know there are still places in the world that aren't so laser focused on success, money, profit, etc. I would love to visit Bhutan one day.
Me too. Gelephu Mindfulness City looks and sounds like an absolute paradise.
the whole point of the project is to bring in money. use you wisdim. Its a kingdon in the real world not some fantasy version of earth. Inform yourself - the have Ethnic Cleansing of Lhotshampa, Media is not fully independent. Social media is often moderated to maintain the image of harmony, digital surveillance and self-censorship are real concerns. Bhutan is famous for prioritizing Gross National Happiness over GDP. However, critics argue it is used as soft power and hides: High youth unemployment, Rural poverty, Social control mechanisms. This GNH is a caste system much like in hindu culture. SO yeah its a dystopia nightmare North korea. Where the façade of happy Buddhism is just there to lure in gullible outsiders.
@RoyWavesthat is the thing about the majority of what people get or see from developed countries. they don’t know anything about the actual people living there.
@lenni-p729 I like how all of Bhutan is in full on damage control
People are literally leaving the country and you think its heaven
Sent from iphone i guess
As being Bhutanese and from gelephu I am honoured that my home town is being featured and talked about it.
You have a beautiful country and people! This project is quite a huge endeavour, it will uproll a lot in and around, to build it. It seems an interesting project, but the airport should be forbidden. Or built out on the vast bare lands. The monk says that the fish and ecosystem won't even notice, but afcourse they will !!! Ugh!! Noise, gaz, and frequencies emitted from airplanes are way worse than cars, buses or trains!! No airport for your town, please!! A bus or train station, is good enough. 🙏👌
This is an amazing city project. I hope they will succeed and other countries will take that as an example.
China day by day attacking their landwhat will they do without an modern strong army
how many other countries don't put profit above all else? Hmmm
Example of what? Some nice picturesque architecture? Sure. But not a word was said in the vid about how the city is meant to generate any value i.e. how its economy will work. Without that it doesn't fix the problem of their exodus - those people aren't leaving cos Bhutan isn't pretty enough, they're leaving for jobs and higher pay. How does this fix that?
"Gelephu was formerly a Lhotshampa town. The Lhotshampa were ethnically cleansed by the King of Bhutan in the 1990s and currently reside in refugee camps in Nepal. Their political leaders were tortured"
Now that's not very cash money, not very hippy dippy hecking wholesome at all now is it?
spoiler : they won't
I came back from Bhutan 10 days ago, and what can I say. Nothing in this video is overstated - Bhutan really is the one oasis that gave me hope for a truly sustainable future.
Are they still charging you $100/day to visit the country?
@BigWorldOutThere98if you don’t charge money 8billion people won’t fit in there. As you see, for example if you go to Australia. You need to pay for every single move you make there. Why can’t small country can charge you for visa fee. If not all instagram crazy people will visit once and destroy the place.
@Mr.3mins It's one of the poorest countries on earth, so it's doing something wrong. But apparently it is happy because the King said so.
@BigWorldOutThere98not happy doesn’t mean we are sad. Yes everybody wants money but we have learn to live in our means.
@BigWorldOutThere98 You conflate wealth and happiness
It really sounds like a genuine effort towards Utopia. Bless them all for trying this. Wow!
You can be sure the Utopiua will be for the well heeled and privileged few...whilst young people have to leave the countyr.
@amblincork You're thinking of Dubai, not Bhutan.
Yeah this literally feels like the "Humanity if ..." meme. Amazing
Utopia translates no "No-place" and the term was used to describe an impossible place, a place too good to be real.
so dubai is not utopia? mountains are happiness?
I am from Scotland I sincerely wish Bhutan the greatest success in completing this amazing project. Hopefully I can go to Bhutan one day!
Here from Brasil and hope all the success to them too.
We need such an example in an era where sarcasm and indifference are infecting the minds of people beyond a healthy limit.
I studied abroad in Bhutan during my undergrad! Prioritization of happiness doesn't even begin to encompass the feeling you get while you're there. People think southern Europeans are relaxed and mindful of their pace of life, but Bhutan really is a unique gem hidden among the capitalist dystopias of our modern world.
I remember going back to Bangkok right after feeling so overstimulated - it was then that I realized I didn't see a single elevator or colorful advertisement or chain company product the entire time that I was in Bhutan. The country regulates your nervous system in every way possible. With that said, we spent the majority of our time learning about the contemporary issues slowly encroaching onto the nation, environmental issues, young people leaving the country in droves, geopolitical tensions, etc. No country can ever be a utopia completely, I think, but Bhutan gets pretty damn close!
It's super challenging to get there, but I hope everyone gets a chance to visit someday!
you made me curious to visit. I enjoyed Switzerland, the french part. Bangkok does look like a pending migraine to me. I left my capital, Bucuresti, because it was stinky, dirty and loud. I still live nearby because the benefits of a large city are undeniable. I plan to retire around Brasov, another mountain city. Ideally I'd have both sea and mountain next to each other like Croatia or Italy have.
Do they have domestic cats there ? what they feed to their cats if no meat or fish available? I would love to live in a place where I would not need to feed any other than "vegetarian food" to my cat. Thank you for your answer.
interesting they started this movement after they ethnically cleansed their country
So why did you come back ?
In our "Capitalist dystopia", lol
Thank you for sharing. How do you get there? Can anyone visit the country?
As a Bhutanese who's come here in Australia in better pursuits of education and earning, you have to understand that our goal will always be to return to Bhutan. There's no country like Bhutan. We miss home. ❤❤
Yet you still left
I am interested in what you have found by leaving your country, what did you experience or learn?
Why did you leave Bhutan?
She literally said to pursue education and earning.
It's like American country songs always singing about how great their hometown is, but statistics say them folks moved towns on average, every two years.
I used to have a friend from Bhutan. She moved away because there weren't a lot of good education and job opportunities. She did move back six years ago when she got a good paying job back home. Hopefully these changes will pull more young people back to Bhutan.
Honestly, I'd love to move there as well.
where are you from now if i may ask.. i have the same wish as you to move in bhutan one day
Bhutan looks so pretty, if they had a good internet connection and a place for me to work and not starve I would go there in a heartbeat. Truly more beutiful mind body and soul than most places on Earth
lmao fat chance if you're facing ethnic cleansing and torture
what a garbage video glossing over all the reasons and dynamics Bhutan is in this situation in the first place, all you ignorant people have to do is pull up a freaking wiki article and still you're too lazy to even do that. This is far beyond an economic issue, this is governmental.
@piripiri-kefalotyri What is the topic which incident are you referring to? do you expect others to read you mind bruh!? atleast mention which Wiki article you want people to read..
Are you from Bhutan btw!?
@piripiri-kefalotyri You are correct, what happened under the rule of the last king is atrocious and shouldn’t be glossed over. Calling people commenting here ignorant isn’t helping. I did look it up, I learned something. I also saw that the former king abdicated and his son became king in 2006 and created the new constitution in 2008. Hopefully paving the way for a better future for all in Bhutan. ❤
I have a feeling that the fish will notice the airport.
hopefully none will eat them.
This video honestly makes me wanna leave everything behind, and travel to Bhutan to help them built their dreams
Actual same, never has a video made me rethink my whole life so fast 😂
same here
Let's go...😊😊😊
That is the very sentiment that has destroyed so many cultures around the world. Instead, try and emulate Bhutan in your own worlds?
People like you doing it would step by step try to get more and more western conveniences and destroy their dreams instead of building it.
bhutan is the only country in the world which seems to follow the most idealistic way of governance, i hope they succeed in their project
If a white country did this it would be called racist until the end of time. Let’s send them a couple million Indians, muslims, and Africans asap. Oh wait they all just want to go where Europeans made it nice already.
I suggest you do more research…
True @g.belanger
Hay they are not idealistic they are trying to be sustainable continues growth is not possible everything is limited on earth they are using it wisely how humans live from 200000 years in this planet.
Do you believe we can live 200000 next year's growth and development like now.
very small with mountains... so it's great
It is really great to see that they are not afraid to accept their problems/shortcomings.. Acceptance is the first step.. much appreciated ❣️ would love to visit one day
They haven't accepted any shortcomings. Not a word was said in the vid about how the city is meant to generate any value i.e. how its economy will work. Without that it doesn't fix the problem of their exodus - those people aren't leaving cos Bhutan isn't pretty enough, they're leaving for jobs and higher pay. How does this fix that?
@ArawnOfAnnwnI expect the new city is meant to start a brand new western-friendly economy within the region.
@israeldelarosa5461 An economy based on what? What are they looking to produce there? What business are they trying to attract? And what are they willing to offer i.e. compromise on their ideals, to attract it?
@ArawnOfAnnwnExtra Tourism and Westerners like us who’d like to live in this place I’d imagine. Since this is a brand new development forming it should also be much easier to integrate Western businesses than it would be elsewhere in Bhutan too.
Bhutan has some of the worst health care and social walfair on earth. The ruling family keeps the wealth to themseles while being a playground for the mega rich.
This is the greatest city project ever, period.
I am sick of minimalism, efficiency prioritisation, and lack of character. This is what every place should aspire to be.
How does it lack the things you mentioned…
This is all a against what they stand for
I want Megastructures to be EPIC and not just Function maxxing everything with these ergonomic-effective-multipurpose-uberprofitable buildings.. i want Massive temples where people can just lay down and sleep.
But of course that is impossible in this economy.
I got a bit teary watching this. I hope so dearly for a future as beautiful, healthy and harmonious as this everywhere.
Bhutan, I would volunteer my time and skills to help.
Thank you for showing a path that we can all follow. It’s exciting!
i got very teary, such devotion...!!
same, i never expected to geat teary watching a b1m video. is this what genuine hope feel like?
It looks really nice but not really sustainable and more something a rich country can afford, not Bhutan..
Bhutan kicked out and stripped an entire group of Bhutanese just because they were of a different religion and ethnic background (Hindu) first by outlawing their traditional garb, then stripping them of their land, and finally stripping them of their citizenship and exiling an entire people from their own country.
I do not understand this glorification of such a cruel country.
This may be the first true solarpunk project in real life.
The first seed of a bright future.
If they can pull this off, it will be THE ULTIMATE Engineering Marvel.
I am from India I will make a sincere effort to go and lend them a hand in this effort for few days.
Wishing our most beloved neighbours, all the very best ❤
Thank u our dear neighbor… we need more people like u.
Hope the other countries try to take this opportunity to do the same for the country, if they even had the political will, which I suspected that it won't
Bhutan persecuted Hindus, I have videos of them being persecuted
@UnitedGlobalHinduVoicethey were Nepali…also Nepal does all anti India things…it’s the hub of ISI through which Pakistan Bangladeshi illegal cones
@UnitedGlobalHinduVoice Who didn't ?
EVERYONE persecuted "your" people 😭 while they are all saints 😇
I visited last year! One of the best countries which I have ever been able to visit.
How did you travel?
@krimke881So, I live in London. Travel there is not possible directly. From the U.K. you fly to Doha in Qatar connecting on to Kathmandu in Nepal. I spend two days in Kathmandu before flying to Bhutan itself. When I was in Bhutan, it spend a little over a week tour around. If you travel there you must hire a government backed guide and that guide must accompany you on every exploration there during. Apart from a 1 hour period in the capital city where we bought some souvenirs our guide was with us pretty the whole time.
I so want to experience Bhutan before I die.
First come to India, And go to Bhutan by Road!! Believe me it would be the best Experience, After that go to Nepal!! 😊@gardencompost259
Wish the best for Bhutan from the USA
Bhutan kicked out and stripped an entire group of Bhutanese just because they were of a different religion and ethnic background (Hindu) first by outlawing their traditional garb, then stripping them of their land, and finally stripping them of their citizenship and exiling an entire people from their own country.
I do not understand this glorification of such a cruel country.
Love from India 🇮🇳 to Bhutan 🇧🇹. As Indians we should learn from how to protect nature and care for all living coexistence.
letting the bulls trample your cities doesn’t really help
@GenericRUclipsGuyyeah, I’d rather have meth addicts and homeless people than these dirty bulls and cows…nasty people indeed
Sometimes humans think only they are privileged to occupy nature first and complain about why there are different animals present between us. Every animal deserves the protection of the forest . don't occupy forest land illegally .
Bhutan has committed crimes against humanity, has ethnically cleansed Hindus from their land which is southern Bhutan. We Hindus should never support such regime. Long live Humanity.
hypocracy works for you. No one cares and wants your opinion. Seems like you are from peaceful community in disguise @GenericRUclipsGuy
Bhutan sounds like the future. These people are like elves the way they live honoring nature. I’m in love
true seems like it
We got some goblins here too
@BobaFett66 yep and they rule everything outside of Bhutan. We need those goblins slain.
The people who used to live in the city were ethnically cleansed. Speak out for the Lhotshampa people
forcing people to wear traditional clothes, and banning them from choosing their religion doesn't help
As a millennial, Bhutan sounds like a place we desperately want or even need in this climate of uncertainty, despotism, chaos, and greed. It embraces the ideals we want in our lives: peace of mind, serenity, and happiness- and not through hollow consumerist gestures.
We live in culture of high demand and pressure that talks of prosperity but not of peace. We are shackled to consumerism as a means of escape.
Yes. I really love their approach and concept. Many others want to look like out of Blade Runner which is a terrible place to live.
Sadly Bhutan is not as wholesome as we'd like to think, as their government has participated in ethnic cleansing, with the expulsion and/or relocation to refugee camps of many Lhotshampa people (of Nepalese descent) for the purpose of "preserving its unique cultural identity and national unity".
you people are so gullible, reminder buhtan commited a genocide 20 years ago displacing 100k people and killing thousands more... "harmony" lol
@CCSKJBthat's why the people should rule the land and not some king
The Bhutanese people may have this beautiful culture and attitude, but their own king (sultan) unfortunately is the opposite. He owns so many cars that even if he used one new one of his from now on every day, he wouldn’t be able to ride them all in his lifetime. He owns a Lamborghini and private airplane completely covered in gold. Even the richest people in the world like Elon Musk are not this focussed on consumerism. The sultan is a disgrace for his beautiful country.
Welcome the Lhotshampa people back, and I'll be on board 😊
Love from Ireland 😊
First beg for forgiveness, then we might consider
Living just 20km from Gelephu Mindfulness City, We have the wonderful opportunity to visit Bhutan almost daily. As an Indian citizen, we enjoy the privilege of entering Bhutan without the need for a visa or any entry fee, making it easy for us to explore the serene landscapes and rich culture of this beautiful country. The seamless access allows us to immerse ourself in Bhutan's unique traditions and mindfulness practices regularly.
Sounds beautiful. Lucky you!
hopefully our citizens that visit the country don't turn it into a mess like ours
Sounds like GPT speaking
@TheSuricateMeerkatthe whole comment section and the men interviewed as well, finest propaganda
I am so happy that you've been able to take that opportunity 🙌
This is the kind of innovation the world needs right now. Im wishing this country success with this project.
Dumb
I went to Bhutan in 2018 and it is one of those few places you want to go back to again and again.
this is what every nation should strive to become
I wonder how they plan to deal with the noise and air pollution from the airport? Plane engine noise and exhaust can be very harsh on nature and wildlife.
It is good to see one poster asking a relevant question...hard to believe so few posters are willing to question the tpuchy felly narrative presented in the video
@amblincork I googled it to find more answers and I found a publication from an air filtration and testing company that the GMC/GIA are collaborating with to minimize the environmental impact during construction. So my takeaway from that is, "Oh, ok, they *absolutely* do care, and are taking these questions seriously." But I'm still curious about what their specific plans are, since I know aircraft pollution has been a challenge for other international airports to manage. In the concept trailer, the airstrip has what looks like a broad green boundary, where presumably noise- and air-pollution-absorbing structures or materials could be placed. But I don't want to just assume, when it seems so likely that they do actually have a specific answer, it's just not published anywhere I saw. So I sent the organization a message- there's a "general inquiry" section on their Contact Us page. I'll let you know if they respond!
I want to be clear- I'm not questioning a narrative. All material indications are that they actually do care to achieve this project exactly as described. I'm asking a specific question because *I actually have a specific question*. The science of how airports manage pollution is a compelling topic to me!
They said it was about balance, very few cars, mostly powered by hydroelectric and currently carbon negative. A few air planes will allow better connectivity and on balance improve quality of life and provide income opportunities. I don’t think that it will be the case that the airport will be handling hundreds of flights a day, maybe just a handful, and they can be limited to specific times.
In the render the airport is right next to the edge of the city. Does not look well planned.
@Andy-oc3ewsee, all of those are valid answers! But they said that the fish wouldn't be able to know that there was an airport overhead. To me, that implies lots of sound dampening material. And, they do say elsewhere that they intend for 123 flights per day. Which implies that they're extra unwilling to just write it off.
Wow, imagine people offering their time to build something for the greater good? What a concept. Our world needs more of this.
Imagine being this influenced by something which can easily be biased . The world truly needs less naive ppl
@animeshsingh3300 And the world needs more hope. Not your defeatist attitude.
@MidnightHijinks Dude, have you heard of the ethnic cleansing Bhutan has done to its citizens of Nepali descent?
Update: we are already doing that 😊😊 plz watch the video/picture who Bhutanese are volunteering and how royal family/ gov are working together in GMC. His majesty kept his word 😊 his kids are working too❤❤
I have been lucky enough to go to Bhutan for the world bank. I studied up on it beforehand and while there fell completely in love with the country and people.
What an amazing place, unlike any other in the world. Every positive thing you hear about Bhutan here is true (though they have problems too, ofcourse!), and I think the world would be a better place if we acted more akin to Bhutan.
Dear Bhutanese, Kuzu for showing everybody your country and hope to see you again!
What were the problems?
I'm assuming hospitals and research institutes among other things
Young educated people leaving the country is the biggest problem. hence GMC is being built@Abhi-qi6wm
@Abhi-qi6wm They are dirt poor. They are "happy" with their situation because they are born into it and have no other point of reference.
Because the whole nation is poor, the quality of some critical service is also poor. Sure the healthcare is free, but if your illness got worse, then you just die. In other countries, you have a chance to live.
The "happiness" they have is imposed on them by the state. The young people saw it and leave. They rather make money somewhere else and define what is happiness for themselves.
Lastly, they have no hope of defending themselves. The only reason China has not swallowed them in the past is because India does not like it. It's all well and good to "live in harmony" but in a not-so-peaceful future, other countries can simply end it all just because they need some mineral ores or to occupy a high point for artillery and missiles.
I imagine you’re probably one of ‘the little people’ with a heart, doing your job with goal of making a better world for all people as well as all living things, but I wonder if you’re aware of the ways in which the World Bank and IMF have actively worked in the opposite direction.
It seems the ambition behind this project is bigger than reality.
What a beautiful place! Everywhere has issues sadly.
Great video!
Don't forget about the ethics cleansing they did
@Himalayanhunk88what do they do?
@Himalayanhunk88
True… but also sadly, show me a country that hasn’t. 😢
Everywhere has issues but I dont think that is a sad thing, infact it is a good thing so that we can improve ourselves. What is sad is how other places treat these issues.
Bhutan has committed ethnic cleansing targeting Hindus who were living there for several generations.
This was one of the most soothing video i have watched in this field. I really felt happy to know of a country with high aspirations focused on the well being of the people. Thanks BIM for sharing this
Well being does not include health care and does include some ethnic cleansing.
Sending love from India 🇮🇳. Bhutan is truly one of our most peaceful and friendly neighbors.
Yeah because we pay them 300 million dollars every year 😂
@furiousgaming5464and actively villify rest of the neighbours as sub-human
@furiousgaming5464better than paying 60cr to kangludesh killing hindus
@furiousgaming5464stfup you doesn't need to mock everyone....300million cut all other nd give it's better then radical neighbours
@furiousgaming5464 yes and they let us operate an overseas IAF airbase in their country to counter china, so its worth it
I'm not exaggerating this really sounds like the best place ever
At the very start of the video I felt it was an AD for Bhutan and by the end I was certain of it.
So much of the video is generated footage, what does the actual city look like?
@ScottDincorn it is not built yet, it is a concept
@ScottDincorn literally every project is shown like this now days, you get a 3d render if you remodel your kitchen lol
@ScottDincorn work hasnt started
I live just near Gelephu, on the Indian side. My friends and I often visit Gelephu on weekends-Bhutanese people are always kind and generous. I truly hope this project thrives and sets an inspiring example for the world.
what doc requires to enter into bhutan?
Bhutan is just 7km away from my home and I suggest you should visit this heavenly place.
Thank you , Bhutan for being an example for all other countries and people in the world.
I used to dream of being rich, having lots of expensive items, nice cars etc., but lately I’ve found myself trying to get more happiness out of life, somewhat out of necessity due to recent cost of living. I’m not perfect at it, but I’ve come to realise there’s very little we actually need for happiness, wellbeing and mindfulness. I’d love to live in a place like Bhutan someday.
Amazing Bhutan! My mum visited last month and absolutely fell in love with the Bhutanese people, their warmth and kindness were truly overwhelming. She was deeply touched by their genuine hospitality, peaceful way of life, and the deep sense of spirituality that permeates the culture. Bhutan’s breathtaking landscapes, from misty mountains to serene monasteries, only added to the magic of her experience.
Okay, that sounds absolutely awesome. Bhutan, please keep doing what you're doing. We should all learn from you.
I wish them all the luck in the world. A country that actually cares for not only their people but the animals and nature. Walking their talk. ❤
I absolutely love it. This is the kind of innovation we need in architecture: humans and nature together as we are meant to be. I really hope this is a success and gets exported!
I hope to visit Bhutan someday soon. It looks beautiful and I love that there is an entire country that puts nature first.
This video made me teary. I do not know exactly what it is I feel. It's a deep sense of sadness and longing-perhaps about how we as humans of the 21st century live almost completely divorced from ideas that as a species we long preserved, but of which we are now so ignorant of, that we don't even know what we are ignorant of. The fact that every other day that I face the real world around me, and so achingly wish that ideals such as these were naturally prevalent in our collective, placid conscience-is what this video reminded me of. For this aching wish from even my late teens had ebbed down to stillness over the past few years, pushed by the jostling pressures of becoming a fresh adult in my 20s. Every building, layout of buildings, people's everyday ignorance of their presence, their apathy, precisely because I see it-it breaks my heart. This video also reminds me of a person. I'm probably being too senitmental, but at the end of it all, I so wish Bhutan can succeed in this vision. I wish Bhutan can teach this precious sense of theirs, or rather, remind others to rediscover and claim their own unique community-first mindful ways of living from their histories. (No, this is not some sentiment of vaguely waxing poetic about the "glorious" past, or about being boisterously proud in an ignorant, political sense, I really mean a rational, slow study of one's communal ways, informed by the present, but preserving the precious.)
I want to build and live in a place like THAT
Bhutan has the best PR of all countries
Even more beautiful Himalyan states like Uttarakhand And Himachal pradesh in India has more Gdp percapita than Them What a lie .😂@Channel-x1l
I guess in 2025 Its Almost more than 4000$ for all himachal ,Uttarakhand and bhutan .And I abdolutely not agree with you .Sikkim is much more developed and Happy with highest percapita gdp .Thr channel has no proof for this happiness..And i dont agree on cleanliness too. Sikkim ,Ladakh are very clean so nope .@Channel-x1l
@Shiva-nx1tn Person who drinks cows urine n believes cow has more value than human surrounded by filth.. won't know the value of happiness
@Channel-x1l Ignore the ignorant North Indian, my friend. I wish all the luck to Bhutan as an Indian Bengali. We have a lot to learn from Bhutan as a country.
@Channel-x1lLol what a lie ,There is no parameter Which has Found It .Not a Singles Parameter has shown This .Your Media is Fooling you all with fake Claims.
I hope this project is successful. Bhutan seems like a really nice place to live.
I loved Bhutan. I have been there for 7 days. Absolutly amazing.
It’s probably building a tourism center with the landscape and projects about a airport
I really hope this project succeeds. Our world needs more examples of this kind of philosophy.
Worth noting that they are building this city on land that was ethnically cleansed in the 1980s and 1990s. Over 100,000 Lhotshampa, who have lived in the region since the 1700s, were stripped of Bhutanese citizenship, rounded up, and herded into refugee camps in Nepal.
Ah of course. Greenwashing genocide, why can't we have nice things?!
Yes, but of we can pretend some people aren’t really people won’t that make a better world? 🤗 Could be worse, they might have had stable 9-5s
Thanks for bringing this up, I wouldn't have known otherwise. Looks like the forced resettlements are ongoing, Donald Trump has deported several Lhotshampa from the US for largely minor crimes and they are now potentially stateless.
Good thing they only started measuring GNH after that lol
worth noting that it was just indians trying to culturally take over bhutan
As an Indian we love and respect our neighbor Bhutan. Hope China stops bullying bhutan.
We in the US have a lot to learn from Bhutan
I did my BSc thesis on Bhutanese HEP, absolutely incredible country and they really have an amazing ethos. I don't think it is that surprising that the youth are leaving and it isn't the fault of Bhutan but simply a case of the grass always seeming better on the other side of a fence. I would love to be allowed to live there. My old Physics teacher used to tutor the King, he is there now and I hope he is happy and healthy 🙏
I don't expect 14 minute videos to feel like data-heavy deep dives, but this team churns that out consistently. Love this channel
I couldn’t agree more. Always delivered in understandable language as well, for those of us who have no knowledge of any of fields of study it takes to make these projects happen!!
Fantastic video and a different kind of one from the usual. Very much appreciated seeing different kinds of projects and approaches to infrastructure, design and construction.
Love from Bhutan 🇧🇹❤
Without preserving the Nature existence of life is impossible that's sure....🙋❤️🇮🇳
7:15 - Fishes will be sound asleep as an A380 takes off screaming, with engines blasting heat at full throttle.
I hope to see this done during my lifetime.
Bhutanese havent left Bhutan, they carry it wherever they go. Every Bhutanese dreams to return home
I've been to Bhutan twice. Lovely place. My uncle was working in Phuentsholing.
I needed this today. It's comforting to know that there is an entire country that has this outlook on things. Thanks for shining a spotlight on it. ❤
I just returned from Bhutan, which is one of the most expensive trips I’ve ever done, costing me almost US$20k for just 5.5 days. It is the most beautiful country I have ever been to, not entirely because of it’s magnificent landscapes and otherworldly settings, but because of the people, the religion, and most of all, the peace. It truly changed me deeply and I truly can’t wait to return.
That said, meeting younger locals outside of the tourist sphere, there is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction, which perhaps is exacerbated by tourism and largely by social media. It’s hard to comprehend the challenges and emotions of the young locals, but it’s evident they want something different from their forefathers.
Returning from my trip, I felt blessed for all that I have and trying my best to be as mindful and considerate as possible. I hope to make a pilgrimage back again.
Edit: those wondering how I spent this much - I was staying at Aman, with lots of premium extras. IYKYK.
Wow. $20k for less than a week!!!
How the hell did you spend $4k a day there??? It's hardly known for it's high standards of living like Switzerland. I know the visa is expensive per day...... but still
@Charlesjay7my hotels were about $2k per night (stayed 6 nights but arrived late and left early) and had lots of unique experiences. Flights also costed quite a bit.
Thank you
@Charlesjay7 When modern amenities are rare, life gets pretty expensive. I've traveled to some remote parts of Indonesia not too long ago where food and accommodation costed us more than what we would usually pay in NYC for the same quality and amenities.
I would easily visit Bhutan ANY DAY before Dubai.
The core values of the Bhutanese in creating growth in harmony with Nature is the model that I hope will transfer the world over; ensuring mutual growth and authentic sustainability of our wildlife and natural resources. Thank you!
Long live Bhutan from 🇵🇰
This is truly amazing 😍
Abdul its haram for u, they're not muslims
😂😂
But musalmanon are ban in Bhutan that's why they are peaceful
There’s no moslems in Bhutan
@StudyGlobal-d1b If fewer Muslims meant prosperity, Bihar, Punjab and Himachal would be Silicon Valley by now. Instead, it’s still trying to fix basic governance. So maybe blame your leaders, not someone’s faith.
@Arslanphewphew himachal already beats bhutan in every aspect
Huge Respect for the Honest and Dedicated regime of Bhutan 🇧🇹
God Bless With Success in their Endeavors
Will definitely visit with my Family 👍💐
I dont have much but I would definitely donate towards this goal
This helps renew my faith in humanity.
I seem to recall that birds are very attracted to rivers and the fish that live in them. Not something you really want to mix with aircraft.
The level of ignorance when talking about building an Airport over a river... LOL. I just photoshoped a thawb on him and then it was easier to listen to.
That part did seem silly, but I assume it won't be a busy airport, so they can scare the birds away on demand.
@GamesFromSpace Only if ya'll know river flow, they don't stay pooled in same place as that of airport. Birds will have enough space along...
@lousyliar Birds go everywhere, the river is just incidental.
The airport doesn't cover the whole river, it only passes through a section of the river. I don't think that the birds would have any problem in their fish hunt.
For me, this is The Best Video I have seen on B1M! Live in peace and looking to move to Bhutan -
Oh I'd move here in a heartbeat
What a beautiful country and what truly amazing people live in Bhutan. Their kindness, humility, and genuine hospitality are deeply inspiring. This new sustainable city project reflects the same thoughtful spirit that makes Bhutan so special. Wishing every success to the project and continued prosperity and peace to the people of Bhutan.
This is the most humble and ideologic mega project I've ever seen, I don't see it being utilitarian or unrestricted enough to invite real industry development, but I also understand that that is the point they want to make. They want to change the way big industry functions, and for that I truly wish them the best 🙏
what a lovely country. seems like all major western countries could learn a lot from these people. good luck in your endeavours from a dude in england.
Best of luck from Bangladesh
"People offer their physical labor", hmm gaining a level of happiness through providing service to others.
Yeah it’s true. Bhutanese works for free on this project also his majesty kept his words all his little kids are working too❤❤
Almost speechless, what an amazing place.. just watching this was like a meditation.
4:05 I learned a new word today: Abbatoir. It means slaughterhouse.
I wish I could live there. ❤
So much talk about happiness but when in fact this vary nation sent 80k people into exile because they wanted to speak their ethnic language and dress up their ethnic dress. I was one of the person who grew in refugee camp because my parents were chased out of Bhutan in 1990s for being Nepali language speaker. People Who basically help Bhutan to be a country. Oh and there is still thousands of people in Nepal in refugee camp hoping to be back to their home in Bhutan.
They have always used Nepalese speakers like slaves and low wage workers. I wouldn't be surprised if they decide to invite Nepalese workers to construct this city
It's even more ironic because they talk about respecting all life (including the fish in the river) but can't even respect the lives of people from an ethnic minority.
scrolled so down to see a comment about the reality .
That was a cynical and cruel ethnic cleansing of a sizeable portion of Bhutan’s population and undermines any claim by this government to be caring or some kind of ‘utopia’.
That's so sad. All states are cruel, I guess, even the "utopia" ones. It would be better to not have so much power concentrated at the top
Bhutan always gonna be our brother nation.... Love from India
No one is your brother.Come out of this delusion.Bhutan regularly speaks against India being a tiny country.
@wassaw7043 cry more😂
why will I cry dumb idiot?You don't have any apt response to my comment.Such a brain-dead person.
thank B1M
I can't even hate this was so beautiful and truly inspiring.
Bhutan has done ethnic cleansing targeting Hindus who were living there for several generations.
That’s very sad, but every Single Country on earth has a dark side unfortunately
Bhutan is truly blessed..
God bless Bhutan..
🙏🇮🇳
Gago tambi ceridak
I really hope the channel revisits them again, this is one of my favorite videos that I have watched on the channel
I hope Bhutan makes this a reality because that will mean future cities will use this example as a blue print. The design is very nice!
Mind you completed in 10 years doesnt mean they wont allow partial visits of finished areas. So I'd love to go one day. I pray for their success
This is so beautiful!
I met a Bhutanese lady in Dubai and she was so welcoming and nice
Yes, when people don't know darkness they tend to plunge themselves deep into it. Young bhutanese people that leave don't know hypercapitalism so they seek it. When they truly know it after experiencing it, they will go running back to their country, if they even have the means to do so anymore
Love the subject!
He had me at "anti Dubai"
More city projects like this please! 🙏
I imagine its easy to get a high happiness index in a country where criticising the king is illegal.
OK you only get up to 3 years in prison for criticizing the King. But with Bhutan’s happiness levels, you’ll probably come out smiling 😅
and do not talk about what government did to its nepali population
@rover__sh_ot12ethnic cleansing.
Buddhist countries have done these kinds of horrible things a lot but they hide behind the Buddhism.
Myanmar did ethnic cleansing of muslims. Sri lanka did ethnic cleansing of tamils and Bhutan did ethnic cleansing of nepalis.
Was looking for something like this
That is similar in several Asian countries, and now, in the US, a so-called "developed country."
Great video!
I have had the good fortune to travel to Bhutan. I biked through its roads and trails, hiked to the monasteries and participated in temple ceremonies. I loved it all. I’d also love to return and help with this project in some way if at all possible.
I have such respect for the people of Bhutan, their way of thinking and their way of life. We can all learn from them.
Ok so I need to visit now.