Bhutan: The First Democracy in the Last Shangri-la
- added March 18, 2008
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Imagine a territory that did not have an automobile until the 1960's.
Imagine a country that did not have a television set until 1999.
Imagine an entire kingdom that banned smoking in 2004.
The Kingdom of Bhutan is known as the "Jewel of the Himalayas" and the "Greenest Place on Earth," yet it has been relatively invisible to the world for hundreds of years.
This is perhaps the only country in the world that did not participate in the industrial revolution and has remained a hidden paradise, accessible to only a fortunate few.
Today, a Democratic revolution is happening in Bhutan, and they are poised on the precipice of change.
This is not a violent revolution or even a grass-roots groundswell for change. This is a gift by the people's beloved king, and now the future of the country rests in their hands.
Imagine a country that did not have a television set until 1999.
Imagine an entire kingdom that banned smoking in 2004.
The Kingdom of Bhutan is known as the "Jewel of the Himalayas" and the "Greenest Place on Earth," yet it has been relatively invisible to the world for hundreds of years.
This is perhaps the only country in the world that did not participate in the industrial revolution and has remained a hidden paradise, accessible to only a fortunate few.
Today, a Democratic revolution is happening in Bhutan, and they are poised on the precipice of change.
This is not a violent revolution or even a grass-roots groundswell for change. This is a gift by the people's beloved king, and now the future of the country rests in their hands.
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- Divine_Madman
- 4 months ago
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i know where i'm going this summer.
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- pressrecord
- 4 months ago
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what an amazing country. So beautiful. Interesting story... I really must go.
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Bhutan is one of those Magical places that still exists on this planet!
Where some of the most unique people, cultures and ecological diverse environments live!
Bhutanese Democracy: Possibly the best real example we will have of a conscious people living and creating their lives for the happiness of their culture and nation.
What would it be like to really govern a society from GNH, "Gross National Happiness?"
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i really hope they don't find oil there.
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- pressrecord
- 4 months ago
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Great work. It is going to be interesting to see how Bhutan and its people reacts to democracy and more fluid borders.
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- sarahbelle
- 4 months ago
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Great Stuff! Beautifully filmed - you are a pro!
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- Apollonius
- 4 months ago
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This was great, hope to see more.
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A good idea, would love to visit the location.
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This one should get an airing on the "tube".
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green light this now!
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- pressrecord
- 4 months ago
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Great shooting, subject matter and editing...now I just need to see the creators and the country in person and all would be perfect!!
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- IamAnaBerry
- 3 months ago
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