2 songs performed for the International Conference on Disaster Management and Cultural Heritage in Bhutan, December 2010. The 1st is an alternate version of the theme song for that conference (as described with lyrics in a previous video on this page). The 2nd, "One Hand Clapping", was originally written as the theme song for the Summer Institute for the Advanced Study of Disaster and Risk in Beijing in 2010. Modified a bit for the Bhutan context, it focuses, similarly, on how all actors at all levels in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and integrated sustainable development must work together to help reduce socio-economic vulnerability becuase "one hand clapping - can't communicate what's happening - as we try to bridge these gaps in future risks that we're all trapped in - one hand clapping's not enough!" LYRICS: One Hand Clapping barefoot bob, August 2010 Overviews and lessons; coupled systems and transitions; loss assessments; governance - and human dimensions; coordination problems; climatic risks and opportunities causal steps of risk; And analyzing deep uncertainties Through all this talk of how the future changes make our jobs more tough All of us explore what we might do with all of this new stuff Each of us will go our separate ways but we should stay in touch (pause) Cause - one hand clapping's - not enough Not one hand clapping -- we need two hands clapping All hands clapping - one hand clapping's not enough Cause just one hand clapping- Can ...
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'Bhutan - Fortress of the Gods' tells the story of modernisation of Bhutan under the leadership of King Jigme Singe Wangchuk. Credited with following a path of modernisation that balances local cultural needs with economic development the King coined the definer 'gross national happiness.' Bhutan is a unique example of a constitutional monarchy that harmoniously blends together its cultural heritage, spiritual moorings and practices, political ideology and its economic ambitions. The film visually evokes modern Bhutan, tucked away in the Himalayas and surrounded by huge nations like India and China, in all its various forms. The films also refers to its rich, cultural and religious history. Bhutan is a unique story, as the film demonstrates, of a nation building its own democracy in compliance with its particular character and history.
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Cultural Heritage of Bhutan and Bhutanese people. Song and dance is performed at the Taj Tashi Resort Hotel in Thimpu every night after dinner
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Written and performed for the International Conference on Disaster Management and Cultural Heritage in Bhutan, December 2010. We've got to find a way - across our disciplines - to hear what people say - and save what needs to be saved! Wouldn't you agree? Lyrics: The Cultural Heritage DRR Song barefoot bob, 13 December 2010 Sites and landscapes / artifacts Practices / (&) monuments Ways of life/ passed on wisdom all exposed -- to shocks and trends floods and earthquakes / typhoons, tsunami climate change / (more) extreme events sea-level rise / glacial melting conflict, changing values, & development what can we do? Me & you -- to help protect both old and new? (oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh) We've got to find a way (oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh) Across our disciplines (oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh) To hear what people say (oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh) & save what needs to be saved Economists / social science Engineers & architects Religious leaders / government Work together / to assess How our tools / and approaches Can be bridged / and intersect For what's important / to-all stakeholders As-vulnerable / & to protect What can we do -- so we can bridge And help pass down our heritage? (oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh) We've got to find a way (oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh) Across our disciplines (oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh) To hear what people say (oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh-oo-oh) & save what needs to be saved Natural-social, built & spiritual Mountains -- valleys -- on the coast Water ...
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Cradled in the deep folds of the Himalayan mountains, very little is known of Bhutan. To most people, it is a hidden kingdom shrouded in mystery. Today, when most parts of the world have seen a surge in tourist numbers, Bhutan continues to follow a policy of regulated tourism in order to safeguard the country's natural environment, rich cultural heritage and unique of life of its people. This has made Bhutan one of the least travelled and most exclusive destinations in the world. Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is no ordinary place. It is a land of happiness, vibrant culture, unique architecture, exotic flora, exquisite fauna, festivals, where rice is red and where chillies aren't just a seasoning but the entire dish. It is a deeply Buddhist land, a land where Gross National Happiness is deemed more important than Gross National Product. So we invite you to travel to Bhutan and unravel the wonders of this Himalayan Kingdom. Come and experience, for yourself, this land of land of breathtaking beauty, vibrant living culture and warm hospitality of the Bhutanese people with Bhutan Lha-Yul Tours & Travels. Tourism in Bhutan is unique. Visitors from 2012 will have to pay a minimum of US$ 250 per day, making it one of the most expensive countries to visit. However, this fee is all-inclusive, and you don't have to travel in a group and can arrange your own itinerary.
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Produced by Visual Story. Director Peter Zeuthen. Photographer Peter Thiesen. Documentary about the National Library and Archives of Bhutan. The story's focus is on globalization's pressure on a small country like Bhutan. National Library and Archives of Bhutan play an important role in the preservation of a rich literary, cultural and religious heritage which is a fundamental source for Bhutanese history, religion, medicine, arts and culture.
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Find out more about Bhutan at www.DrukAsia.com Bhutan, The Last Shangri-la There's a place on earth that even the most seasoned travellers consider a privilege to visit. And, although it is voted one of the world's top travel destinations, very few make it. This is Druk Yul, Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Where happiness is more than a dream You cannot find a more enlightening travel destination today. Perched high on the mighty Himalayan range, the kingdom of Bhutan has defied globalization and chosen to remain a hidden paradise, accessible only to a fortunate few. Bhutan is marked by raw natural beauty where the dense foliage changes dramatically as the sub tropical jungles at sea level merge into a fertile temperate zone and rise up to the great northern glaciers. This pristine environment is home to exotic wild life and is a last refuge for endangered species like the Black-Necked Crane, the Blue Sheep, the Golden Langur, even the Royal Bengal Tiger. An abode of gods? Bhutan is the last bastion of Vajrayana Buddhism, a spiritual practice that is known to be one of the most profound schools of teaching in the Buddhist world. The sacred monasteries that sit precariously on sheer cliffs, the fluttering prayer flags that line the high ridges, the red-robed monks who chant through the day and night, give this kingdom an aura that comes from another time. The people of Bhutan have drawn a rich culture from this heritage and made it the essence of their unique ...
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The Himalaya • Pakistan - India - Tibet - Nepal - China - Bhutan •
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Produced by Visual Story. Director Peter Zeuthen. Photographer Peter Thiesen. Documentary about the National Library and Archives of Bhutan. The story's focus is on globalization's pressure on a small country like Bhutan. National Library and Archives of Bhutan play an important role in the preservation of a rich literary, cultural and religious heritage which is a fundamental source for Bhutanese history, religion, medicine, arts and culture.
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www.nirvanadestination.com "Dreamlike Travel Experiences" Who are we? When the locals of India, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan came together. They shared their travelling experiences, their cultural and social similarities and differences, their immpeccable heritage and history . They have been globally working in their arena and country for years. Some with an experience of 40 years in travel and tours in Nepal, Tibet (China), India & Bhutan. They have been instrumental in introducing these regions to rest of the world. With their guests they have travelled from plains of India to the Himalayas & Plateaus in the North, taking them through to world's most magical & exotic locations and cultures. When all shared their views and ideas -together they reached a consenus- and Nirvana Destinations was born. Nirvana Destinations sole ambition is to provide a traveller with maximum exploring opportunities in a single itinerary. Nirvana Destinations shared vision keeps the travellers 1.Each itinerary be a travellers' delight- he/ she could experience every aspect of tourism in a single itinerary 2.Each itinerary be boutique itinerary which is exclusive and experiential 3.Each itinerary be an amalgamation of the countries - India, Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal 4.Each itinerary be an amalgamation of luxury,adventure, ayurveda/spa/rural or eco-tourism 5.Each itinerary be associated with a social/ green -drive cause 6.Each itinerary be an inspirational and motivational journey 7.Each itinerary be ...
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Performed for the International Conference on Disaster Management and Cultural Heritage in Bhutan, December 2010, this song "Sustainagility" was originally written and performed as the theme song for the International Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change in Manila, February 2008 and has since been performed at multiple international Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change conferences. We must seek new options - we must treat what's exposed and weak - we must teach other other - and change before the change becomes too deep...change our social vulnerability...change to be sustained - that's sustainagility. any questions? LYRICS: Sustainagility barefoot bob, February 2008 I've seen the waters start to rise & I feel it's getting worse each time & I know that I can't change what others did - so placing blame won't help me find a new way to survive We must seek - new options We must treat - what's exposed & weak We must teach - each other & change before the change becomes too deep Once we had many of us here But now it seems there's less & less each year Some have chosen to migrate & others met a different fate; But those who stay don't want to live in fear We must seek - new options We must treat - what's exposed & weak We must teach - each other & change before the change becomes too deep Waters may be rising all around us So the time is now for us to act To get assessment of what's weak & Find the best way we can treat them As we try to get on the ...
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en.wikipedia.org The Ganges basin is a part of the composite Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin draining 1086000 square kilometres in Tibet, Nepal, India and Bangladesh. To the north, the Himalaya or lower parallel ranges beyond form the Ganges-Brahmaputra divide. On the west the Ganges Basin borders the Indus basin and then the Aravalli ridge. Southern limits are the Vindhyas and Chota Nagpur Plateau. On the east the Ganges merges with the Brahmaputra through a complex a system of common distributaries into the Bay of Bengal. Its catchment lies in the states of Uttar Pradesh (294364 km²), Madhya Pradesh (198962 km²), Bihar (143961 km²), Rajasthan (112490 km²), West Bengal (71485 km²), Haryana (34341 km²), Himachal Pradesh (4317 km²) and Delhi (1484 km²), the whole of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Several tributaries rise inside Tibet before flowing south through Nepal. The basin has a population of more than 500 million, making it the most populated river basin in the world. The basin comprises semi-arid valleys in the rain shadow north of the Himalaya, densely forested mountains south of the highest ranges, the scrubby Shiwalik foothills and the fertile Gangetic Plains. Central highlands south of the Gangetic Plain have plateaus, hills and mountains intersected by valleys and river plains. The important soil types found in the basin are sand, loam, clay and their combinations such as sandy loam, silty clay etc. The annual surface water potential of the basin has been ...
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We are a well established and leading Adventure Travel company since 1995. Our staff are well trained on Trekking, Bird-watching, Mt.Biking, White river rafting, Alpine flower tours, Dharma /pilgrimage, Wellness /Yoga tour. Educational tours, Heritage and cultural tours......... We dedicate our full time and interest in the 3 Jewels of a perfect trip: (Safety -- Comfort -- Happiness) Welcome to experience new Adventures with Sacred Himalaya Travel. Visit us at: www.sacredhimalayatravel.com Add us on Twitter: twitter.com Check out our you tube channel: www.youtube.com
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UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2008 URL: www.unesco.org Description: The mask dance of the Drametse community is a sacred dance performed during the Drametse festival in honour of Padmasambhava, a Buddhist guru. The festival, which takes place in this eastern Bhutanese village twice a year, is organized by the Ogyen Tegchok Namdroel Choeling Monastery. The dance features sixteen masked male dancers wearing colourful costumes and ten other men making up the orchestra. The dance has a calm and contemplative part that represents the peaceful deities and a rapid and athletic part where the dancers embody wrathful deities. Dancers dressed in monastic robes and wearing wooden masks with features of real and mythical animals perform a prayer dance in the soeldep cham, the main shrine, before appearing one by one in the main courtyard. The orchestra consists of cymbals, trumpets and drums, including the bang nga, a large cylindrical drum, the lag nga, a small hand-held circular flat drum and the nga chen, a drum beaten with a bent drumstick. The Drametse Ngacham has been performed in the same monastery for centuries. Its form has both religious and cultural significance, because it is believed to have originally been performed by the heroes and heroines of the celestial world. In the nineteenth century, versions of the Drametse Ngacham were introduced in other parts of Bhutan. For the audience, the dance is a source of spiritual ...
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The Non-Formal and Continuing Education Programme: Honourable Mention 2009 Description: The Non-Formal and Continuing Education Programme run by the Ministry of Education of Bhutan received an Honourable Mention of the 2009 UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy for its holistic approach to literacy and its success in reaching remote areas. Interview with Mr Sonam Tshering, Chief Program Officer at the Non-Formal and Continuing Education Division of the Ministry of Education, Royal Government of Bhutan.
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March 14th,2011. These Bhutanese girls from Saint John,New Brunswick-Canada , are showing their wonderful performance in a multicultural program at Saint John High School organized by Asian Arts Heritage. Participants from six different countries showed their talents in this program.
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We are a well established and leading Adventure Travel company since 1995. Our staff are well trained on Trekking, Bird-watching, Mt.Biking, White river rafting, Alpine flower tours, Dharma /pilgrimage, Wellness /Yoga tour. Educational tours, Heritage and cultural tours......... We dedicate our full time and interest in the 3 Jewels of a perfect trip: (Safety -- Comfort -- Happiness) Welcome to experience new Adventures with Sacred Himalaya Travel. Visit us at: www.sacredhimalayatravel.com Add us on Twitter: twitter.com Check out our you tube channel: www.youtube.com
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Over the centuries, closed in by a part of the Himalayan range, Bhutan has remained geographically isolated. Infrastructural conditions have been harsh for the Bhutanese due to lack of roads, medical facilities or any modern necessities. Despite the country's colourful and unique heritage, it has remained hidden away from public view and many view Bhutan to be a country as being transfixed in a past. 'A Bridge So Near' explores the relationship that has been fostered between India and Bhutan which has helped Bhutan pave a path for itself towards progress and development. India's involvement in Bhutan's infrastructural capacities through proper road design, modern highways that can aid transit, providing aid and efforts towards electricity, irrigation, schools and hospitals have started to erect Bhutan's modern day economy.
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Jeep Safari in Manas National park (World Heritage) Clip 7 Capped Langur
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