Thomas coming to my wedding was a dream come true. He made my wedding day super special, and now seeing a part of that day here on Yes Theory channel and seeing all the beautiful comments from the Yes Fam is something that I can’t describe with words. I’m very grateful for being a part of this amazing community. Thank you from heart ❤🙏🏼
BEEN WAITING FOR THIS EPISODE FOR A LONG LONG TIME! SO HAPPY TO SEE THAT YOU WENT TO BAGHDAD - IT'S ONE OF THE MOST FASCINATING AND CULTURALLY RICH CITIES ON OUR PLANET!!
Hi, im from Albania and currently working in Basra / Iraq, i can tell u that these people have the biggest heart compared to many countries that i have been to. As u saw in the video when you are a tourist in Iraq its impossible to pay when you hang out. They will offer you shelter, food and anything you need and will never ask anything in return. I had tears in my eyes the whole time watching the video and being happy for my Iraqi brothers and sisters.
I had the incredible luck of meeting Thomas in Kurdistan, Iraq, where I got to be his main driver and guide. It was an amazing experience, and I couldn't believe I actually met him in person-it was a dream come true! By the way, it's me, Laween Faiq, ZAEEM's friend. Thank you, Yes Theory, for creating this beautiful community!
I'd like to thank you for sharing this experience with us. I'd talked about wanting to visit but the feedback was discouraging. Seeing the true good hearted nature of your people is truly warming to my soul after what the world has projected ever since I was a little kid. One day I will visit, break bread and love to share stories with locals.
I was an American Soldier, and spent a year in Baghdad from 2005-2006. Mostly in Karradah, Al-Dora, and Al-Kindi. I watched every minute of this intently, to see if I recognized anything. I spent many days on patrol in the back streets of those neighborhoods. I made many Iraqi friends, some are now here in the U.S. Others are dead, and I miss them dearly. Especially my good friend Ruqqaya Ibrahim, who we called "Sarah", She was one of my interpreters and was fearless on many missions. She died in 2017 and is missed by so many. I was an invader, but the Iraqi people were kind and warm. I cannot take back the reasons why I was there, but I learned much from the Iraqi people and was changed by my experiences. Thank you for this video. It brought back many memories.
I am from Karradah, I remember seeing military trucks omw to school and back, and always thought that those military guys are very professional and know their stuff. Too bad the political leadership had no idea what they were doing. I bet you remember those rotatory chicken stands on Karradah streets lol
As iraqi who moved to US back in 2011 saw and experienced moments but i can see iraq has got better over these years I’m glad u made safe out those years were there unstable and hot Thanks for ur service and understanding the whole political system !
I truly been crying on and off watching this. I was deployed in Baghdad 2009-2011 and met soo many amazing Iraqis while there. They were always so welcoming and beautiful people to interact with. I always think about them and hope they are doing well. They truly didnt deserve all the trauma. I’m glad to see them moving forward.
I was also in Baghdad and conducted dismounted patrols around Karrada in 2004-2005. I met many beautiful Iraqi people and they are also still in my heart today. I am truly happy to see the Iraqi people grow their country into such a wonderful place. ❤
We are good people, but your politicians destroyed my country, and here we are, as we return and live as the West as a whole takes an unfavorable image of Iraq, but it is exactly the opposite. @@jengonz86
As a Christian American 🇺🇸, I cried a few times. To see the humanity of my brothers and sisters around the world. After so much hurt and destruction; these beautiful souls continue to rise. To welcome strangers in their homes. To love generously and walk softly. Much love from me to you. I’m sorry for my countries dehumanization of you and its unspeakable wrongs committed. 🙏🏽 May you continue to rise from the rubble and blossom into a new day.
Have you seen Europa The Last Battle? It's a documentary about what really happened in WW1 and WW2 it's the otherside of the story that's been kept from us for the past 75+ years.
What a beautiful comment. It is attitudes like this that could unite the human race and evolve us from our inner tribalism into one tribe. Please do not lose this demeanor and continue to spread this level of love to the world around you.
your country, USA, or rather your government, which is elected by your people, is evil to the core, but some Americans like you are why i have faith that an evil country like america can also be redeemed and forgiven
I was deployed to Iraq in 2003. I spent the first 5 months in AL Hillah. I was fortunate enough to be able to interact with the local people on a daily basis. I became close with a few of them, but there was a mother and her young son who captured my heart. We didn't speak the same language and most of our communication was done through an interpreter. But they became family. On our last day in AL Hillah she brought her husband and daughters to see me. Her husband gave me a ring that he had been wearing & told me its to remember them.I wore that ring for almost 20 years before the band snapped. I miss my friends dearly & I think about them quite often. I have told everyone for the last 20 years that the people of Iraq are amazing people. They are warm, welcoming, and proud to share their culture. I had so many wonderful experiences in Al Hillah because of the people who lived there, despite the conflict that ravaged the country at that time. I wish someday I can go back. 🤞
I am 70. I am convinced that the people of the world are more alike than not. Yes, we come from different locations, we have different cultures , different biological markers but all that is surface level. What remains in the true human soul. What divides us ...is our leaders. They divide us with fear, lies, hatred, greed and violence. What if we got rid of all governments , each community weed out the trouble makers and we all learn to love and respect each other?
My reaction too. Imagine what would happen to the planet if the decisionmakers were women like Tomas’s guide. No child would go hungry, unhoused, unclothed or unsheltered. The elderly and infirm would always be provided for, and misbehavers would be recognized and nurtured during childhood instead of festering until adulthood.
The devil divides us. Jesus unites us. Jesus died for our sins and was resurrected on thec3rd day by God. When we confess Jesus is Lord and believe God raised him from the dead , we are saved. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. Nobody goes to the Father except through Jesus 🙏
People in every country want the same thing - peace, happiness and connection. Thanks for showing us that Iraq is no different. I hope one day to experience their warmth and hospitality.
Content like this gives me the most faith I’ve felt in a long time that humanity has a beautiful future with the younger generation getting ready to take the world into a better place❤
hello, I so wanna visit your guys' area its so cool. I wish I could visit countries like Iraq, Syria, Iran without getting blacklisted by the US, but that's life :((
@@nuzayerovIn my country you can request a second passport to avoid exactly this. You simply have a second/third/fourth passport for problematic passport stamps
I visited Baghdad 2 years ago now and for a long time I wondered if I was doing the right thing, I was on a quest to complete 100 countries before I hit 40 (Which I managed) and Baghdad was always somewhere that fascinated me so against all my friends and family who told me not to go I went. What an experience, By far one of the best countries I ever visited, No one would let me pay for anything, Taxi drivers taking me around the city and refusing payment. Friendliest people of the world and I am so glad a well established team went there to back me up and say that it was one of the friendliest and most fascinating places I have ever visited.
I am one of the many Iraqis who fled the country after the last war. Your video reminded me of all the wonderful memories in my hometown of Baghdad and its amazing people. Thank you for having the courage to come and experience the unrivaled Iraqi hospitality!
Hello, my countryman son I hope that you are well and that your life is beautiful and free of problems I start crying as soon as I see one of my countrymen outside their country 😢😢😞💔
The Buildings are breathtaking & must be such an overwhelming feeling to experience 💖 their skills are Amazing. So humble and genuine feelings from the community 🙏🏾 Many blessings & prayers 💖
I met a lot of Iraqi's during my time studying flight training in England in 2010-2012. I remember them till this day, for the friendly and kind hearts they have. From day one they treated me like a brother and have to say that I find them more pleasant than western people; no despite towards eachother, they act like one big family, they rooting for the best for you and no jealous behaviour. This video once again shows me that it wasn't just coincidence but the way they live life, and I really appreciate them for it.
I am a university instructor and writing consultant. The Iraqui students I taught and tutored were just lovely. Later, as a part of my ESL/TESOL training, we attended evening prayers at the masjid (mosque). An overwhelmingly Christian/other group, we were welcomed without hesitation. War and oppression are hideous, no matter who's doing it or who is inflicting them. Like people anywhere, the bad guys are a tiny percentage of a culture, but we shouldn't judge the entire country/group/religion based on those few.
@@bigjumbo9479 Not sure what others thought, but I certainly did not. Most of us simply had no idea if they'd encounter people traumatized by war and other events, or at least a bit standoffish with multi-national visitors asking questions. They were open, friendly, welcoming. Everybody wins.
This video blew my mind... im not one to believe everything i see in the media but when this place is shrouded by misrepresentation, fear mongering, and false news its hard not to believe what you see infront of you. Watching this confirms that you need to go and see things for yourself as yet again, Yes theory proves how beautiful these places can be!
@@tracysmith-yv5lt exactly. people are generally beautiful, happy, kind people. only the bad eggs get talked about which just puts a bad light on the country in question. it sucks so hard
Well that's the exact purpose of this video... Biased and skewed information to push an agenda... Literally no different from the productions focusing on the bad stuff....
It amazes me, how kind and beautiful all of those people are! Such heartwarming hospitality, kindness, and openness! Wow! The world needs more people like Iraqis!
we need more true iraqis who aren’t brainwashed by islamists and shit like many in the west, you’ll find the good ones in iraq that live in the country side or the minorities there who have different values than muslims
Again I am watchng from Australia. Loved the whole video especially the wedding. My eldest daughter marred an Assryian. Grooms dad from Iraq and mother Lebanon. It was an introduction to a whole new way to celebrate a wedding especially with the Lebonese drummers. Also men danced with men and women with women. They all go to each others wedding as support. They are very welcoming people and friendly. So because of this I loved your video. I have to say my introduction to kebabs were at the markets back in 1980 and they are still my favourite food. Thank you Thomas 4 video
As someone living in a Western country i cannot believe how welcoming, gentle and overall awesome the people from baghdad are. I hope that this country will never experience a war again and iraqi people will live in peace. Thank you for this!
We are thankful for your kind words and we are building or country and in sha Allah in 4 years it would be quite better, we are looking forward to seeing More tourists here , We really don't like isolation and we have so much beauty here ..
@@earthexplorer579Americans are very aware we are a young nation. We also know the indigenous population lived here prior to the Europeans (I am an 1/8 native myself). My country invaded before I could vote. I can only hope our invasion wasn’t in vain. They definitely didn’t conduct it in an amicable manner that I would have liked… however.. Seeing the progress of Iraq gives me relief that Iraqis appear to be better off now than when Saddam and his sons were in power. I don’t always agree with my government. I am human, I hate when I see other humans suffer. I can only pray my choices are on the right side of history, and humanity.
OMG!! What an amazing documentary!! You really show that PEOPLE and POLITICAL NARRATIVE are definitely the not the same!!! Just beautiful! And even the ad made me cry!!
@@Zaraa-z2e I actually did a lot of studying into Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan people say a lot about these wars but nothing about the people who were left aside because of them, Im especially happy to see his description of Baghdad ive been fascinated with the whole area for a long time aha. Love from the UK although my country might not be so accepting sadly.
I'm 43 years old. Iraq has been embroiled in various conflicts for the majority of my life; a lot of it as a result of the actions of my home country. It has always broken my heart. The end, when you were speaking with your guide, broke my heart all over again. And then, you showed the concert and the football match... My boss stopped by my desk to check on me, that is how much this video impacted this middle aged man from Montana. Keep doing your work, you fabulous humans!
I never thought it would be back to normal like this. Its a modern thriving city. I expected there would be nothing but sheep farmers left by now living in shacks.
It is amazing how much kindness and warmth the beautiful people of Iraq hold. I wish this is what mainstream media would show sometimes, even just a few times. This is a great video. Thank you
شكرآ لكل الاشخاص الي ساهموا بأضهار الهوية الحقيقية للعراق والعراقيين البساطة الحب والكرم والتاريخ والتراث كل الحب والاحترام الكم مبارك للعرسان الله يجعل زواج الدهر ان شاء الله وبالرفاء والبنين يا ألطف عرسان والطف قومية عراقية 🫂✨🤍 🇮🇶 الله يحفظ هالوطن وشعبه يارب
2 minutes in - I cant stop the tears of happiness! I tried to explain to my therapist recently about how easy it is for me to weep. But it's only under very 'exceptional' circumstances. Which is not the whole picture. I just CRY SO HARD when I experience SOLIDARITY? Unity? TOGETHERNESS OF OTHER CULTURES? I don't know why, but I just cry whenever I see Thomas B bringing worlds together again. Thank you for this channel X
As an Iraqi American, watching this video meant so much to me. The media often portrays Iraq in a negative light, but this video shows the true Iraqi culture and people. I'm so proud of you guys and appreciate you all so much for this. Definitely my favorite video you've made.
This documentary really warms my heart and if anything got portrait is a feeling of peace, warmth, generosity and humanesse . Just about the opposite of what the collective image portrait by the media pushes us to believe. ❤
@@Darklrd0 There is a truth behind the media portrayal. There are only Iraqi-Americans in the US, but no one in Iraq. Not a coincidence, but there is a reason for it.
As an Iraqi man, I thank you with my whole heart for showing us in a different light. We are not inherently evil for being iraqi we are human and seeing my people represented this way means more to me than you will ever know.
Thomas, as an Iraqi living in the United States, I have always dreamed of a content creator taking the risk to show the world the true values of Iraq. Generosity, courage, and hospitality are the core values of any Iraqi family around the world, including my own family who left Iraq a long time ago but still hold onto them. I really want to say thank you for showcasing the beauty of my home country, even when there were political issues and safety concerns. You are truly genuinely inspiring. I have been following Yes Theory since you guys had 100k Subs, and throughout this whole time, you have never ceased to show us something special. You and the rest of the Yes Theory team have impacted millions around the world and inspired a whole generation of people to go out, seek discomfort, see the world, and enjoy the beautiful connection between mankind. Thank you, Yes Theory, for inspiring and motivating me to work harder towards my dreams of traveling the world and experiencing it all. - Badr
You should watch the Top Gear episode called "Middle East Special" I think it's from series 16. They joke about it at first with their entrance off the plane but eventually get comfortable and see how friendly everyone is! It made me want to go to Iraq someday!
Have you seen Europa The Last Battle? It's a documentary about what really happened in WW1 and WW2 it's the otherside of the story that's been kept from us for the past 75+ years.
I’m South African, and I’m finding myself so emotional as I watch this video. People, all over the world seek security, peace and love. We are the same, as different as we may appear outwardly, but we are essentially the same. Thank you for your courage and shooting this. It has really touched my heart and I am grateful. I hope more people will stumble upon this, like I did. Definitely subscribing to your channel ❤
This was the first video I’ve ever seen on Yes Theory. I cried so much seeing the beautiful people of Iraq with love and hospitality. Im from a small place in America and this taught me a lot about the love the Iraqi people have. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
I don’t know you and this is the first time I come across this channel yet I cried while watching this video I am Baghdadi Iraqi and I’ve been through a lot but regardless of everything Baghdad is one of the most alive cities in the world. You could go out at midnight and it would feel like it’s 7 pm. My country deserves so much more and I am pretty sure that we will only look forward. Thank you for the amazing picture you draw about the hospitality and kindness of my people.
this really does put into perspective the amount of negativity social media feeds the world. I was expecting hostility and discomfort, but in fact there was tranquility and happiness. thank you for showing us the beautiful side of Baghdad and its amazing people. it brings me joy now knowing that the people are so welcoming and polite. it is nothing like what we are shown from the news. Such an amazing video ❤
This channel is what the world needs. Not in a million years would I have thought Iraq was like this. The people are so friendly and hospitable. After watching this, Iraq has jumped to one of the places I want to visit. There is beauty in the world, we just seem to forget it's there.
This video is touching on so many levels. I am American and watched the joy of the Iraqi people with such emotion. Thank you, this brings hope. LOVE OVER FEAR always.
Love ❤ Iraqis, love ❤ the country of Iraq. Feel sorry for Aya, she is a strong and wonder woman. Love ❤ from Malaysia (مليزيا) 🇲🇾. May Allah rahmat and bestowed upon Iraq.
my uncle spend his entire life in denmark born in iraq tho but it means somthing to me im glad to read ur comment thx for the visit come back anytime our houses are yours
To be fair, anything is a step up from Denmark 😂. It's my least favourite country in Europe to visit. It's expensive, people are very cold and there isn't alot to do even in Copenhagen. I like to have an open mind, but Denmark is definitely the least enjoyable country I've visited in Europe. Who knew that the country where vikings came from would be so boring 😂?
@@DARK-yg5zc the other Nordic countries I visited were great, Norway Finland and Sweden. Denmark both times I visited was not good. It was so bad the second time I left early and got on a train to Hamburg, and had an amazing time there. Having 4 beers and a kebab afterwards for €20 is not possible in Denmark, talking to strangers when you're travelling alone is also not really possible in Denmark.
When aya said, “This is my home,” she made me cry. I still haven’t lived the life I want, but I’m starting to realize that I must make my life in my home in Iraq, and I hope to help build it. Thank you for this beautiful vedio and thank you for coming 🤍
Brother you made me cry seeing those children playing and coming over to you just to say hi. Her story was very touching and the sense of good humanity. Thank you so much for sharing this, this is what the rest of the world needs to see. God Bless!
So many old people speak good English, people are so nice! You changed my perspective about the country! More people will start visiting because of this video.
As an Iraqi, thank you for sharing this video and for every honest word you said. Our people and our country have been exposed to great injustice and terrorism from the West, from terrorism, and even from the countries closest to us. We are trying to rise up ourselves, but the world prevents us, and they do not stop dragging us down every time. We got up. No one extends his hand to us here and tells the truth about us except a few brave people and you are one of them. Thank you from the hearts of all Iraqis.
Hello friends, I am from Iraq. I am conveying to you the reality. Our country has begun to witness clear stability since 2016. Wars, crises and conflicts have ended. We are now witnessing the largest reconstruction campaign and there are many tourists. We have begun to notice the entry of large investments. For example, we are now building the largest golf course in the Middle East at a cost of 1.5 billion dollars. Hotels, villas and tourist resorts. Greetings to you ❤️
Hi there, I’m an Iraqi citizen who lives in Baghdad. I’m no tour guide and don’t want any thing from anyone and I was so glad throughout watching this video it warmed my heart. ❤ And for any one who is wounding about visiting Iraq and have an inquiry about anything here I’m down to help you with whatever cost free mates 🙏🏻
At this point, I'm learning a lot about history and world from this channel. It made me tear up seeing how hospitable and friendly people are and to know that they have been through a lot. This is very wholesome content and I'm grateful that I get to see them for free.
This is by far the best thing i've seen in awhile. Being invited to a wedding from a friend whom you met while traveling is just special. It is what I love most about traveling, meeting new people and (sometimes) creating long lasting friendships. Also the trip to Baghdad, what an adventure! It looks like an awesome city to visit one day.
@@it4iraqaliclay679 do you live near the site of the hanging gardens of babylon? i always loved reading about that as a kid. it was in this book i had about the seven wonders of the world :) edit: it seems no one knows where the hanging gardens actually were... who knows? it could be just outside your front door!
@@SamThredderdear sir, I am sorry to interfere in the conversation but the hanging gardens unfortunately don’t exist anymore. They were in Babylon once upon a time but no one knows where exactly they were. And I hope that we can have the honour of having you in Iraq one day.
Y'all are my favorite storytellers since Anthony Bourdain. Haven't found anyone who tells stories as great as him until I stumbled upon your page. I am inspired by your adventures and hope to travel as far and wide as you have. Fingers crossed our paths will cross one day and we'll be able to share a story together! Until then, safe travels and thank you for the incredible content.
That was heartwarming and amazing!! I can't believe how nice the people of Iraq are. Such a beautiful, historic place. My grandfather was from Baghdad and never got to meet him. I'm from England and I really wish to visit Baghdad at some point in my life and wish I could visit family there !! I hope Baghdad and Iraq thrives and be at long peace and happiness ❤️❤️
@@-x1984_ طائفة عراقيه بحته تعيش في العراق منذ الالف السنين في جميع البلاد والأكثريه منهم يعيشون في الموصل. عندما صقطت الموصل بيد القاعده سبو نسائهم وقامو يبيعونهم فلعراق وسوريا
I'm an American living in Pennsylvania n I think what u did for those two on there wedding day was such a beautiful thing to do bless ur heart my friend. Letting more love in does beautiful things all the time!
I didn’t expect the people in Baghdad to be so beautiful and kind! Thank you for your faithful presentation of Baghdad! God bless Iraq! You are very handsome, lovely and friendly. I wish I can meet you in Taiwan one day! You did a really great job, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍🥰🙏
I’m Jewish from Chile, living in Australia. Thanks for this amazing video and showing us how great these people are. I would love to visit one day, all I want is peace in the middle east. I have talked with many people from Iraq here and everyone is lovely. Thanks for giving us a lesson of kindness and for showing us how these people truly are, not what the media try to make us think of them.
@@basmsworld5733 that is where you are wrong. I choose who I want to support, because there is freedom of speech, I was born with it. And whatever I believe in, or who I decide to support, shouldn’t make me a bad or a good person. You would already judge me based on who I support and be a bad person with me? Then there is something wrong with you and you missed the point of this video. Re watch it. Look at the kindness. No one is judging anyone or asking “do you support Israel?” They are better than you. Re check your values. Learn from the video.
@@zerofoxarmyr u really Jewish because the media has an obsession with throwing the word Jewish around to anyone who converts to a religion like if I converted to Islam that doesn’t make me arab ethnically
Great video. I had 4 of the best years when living and working in Baghdad and travelling to all parts of Iraq. That was back in 1986-90. After all they have been through it's great to see that Baghdadi hospitality has not changed.
What a beautiful beautiful country with such amazing people. Hope to visit this amazing country one day! And hats off to you guys YES THEORY. Absolute kings!
الفيديو مليان مشاعر ونهاية الفيديو جان مكتوب الحب يتغلب على الخوف شكرا لك 🤍The video is full of feelings, and the end of the video is written: Love conquers fear. Thank you 🤍
I truly can't thank you enough for this. My childhood was spent in Baghdad, left when I was 12, I'm 60 now and have always longed to go back and this has made me determined to accomplish that. My face hurts from smiling throughout, I LOVE the Iraqi people and memories came flooding back. I need to find Aya to accompany/guide me! How can I find her? Thank you Thomas!
Can't resist without commenting here. What would I say, just beautiful! In this world not all are wicked from torn country. Wish just peace and love around to these people.
I went to Iraq 2yrs ago and fell in love with the country. Like your video I couldn’t believe how welcoming everyone was. Visiting Mosul also changed my life. It was so destroyed and yet so many smiles in the streets & markets. Hopefully you were able to make it to Karbala as well, it was so beautiful. As always love the videos
I am a german guy and got stuck to watching the videos of this channel a few weeks ago. I truly appreciate you guys having the braveness and honest interest in getting to know other cultures and embrace them in your content - all while dealing with the certain stories, backgrounds and history in the most respectful way. huge credits & thanks to you (and all the wonderful local people along the road) for creating these videos - i am truly enjoying every second of them. keep putting your great work out there and never stop to seek discomfort. much love from munich - cheers!
Welcome to the Fam mate! Go back and watch some of their earlier stuff, I think you’d enjoy it! The vids where they are dropped somewhere random in the world with no money or cell phone for 24 hours are some of my favourite FWIW! Enjoy 😃
Have you seen Europa The Last Battle? It's a documentary about what really happened in WW1 and WW2 it's the otherside of the story that's been kept from us for the past 75+ years.
Grüße zurück aus Chemnitz. Freue mich ebenfalls auf solche videos von yes theory. besonders dieses, da meine Familie aus Irak kommt und das Thomas die Stadt und das Land in ein besseres Licht rückt.
Im in iraq right now. It’s my first time back in 14 years. I can promise you that no city on earth has the beauty and soul that Baghdad does. I pray to god that one day our generation can turn it back to what it used to be.
I joined the US Army back in October 2001, after 9/11, like many others, and I am thankful to God that I didn’t deploy to Iraq, bec I never understood why we invaded Iraq in the first place. The Bush administration, & The DOJ committed genocide in Iraq, and they must be held accountable for their crimes. God bless Iraq 🇮🇶
So god violated your free will and stopped you from going to Iraq? The reasons why wars are fought is that uneducated fundamentalists are eager to join them.
@@PROVOCATEURSK Yes If that Happen The Countries That Stand On religious Ideas Will Need Another Ideologies And The Communism And Fascism Will Take Leadership Of Some Countries Which Will Cause the Death Of more than 340M People Around The World🌐.
Thomas. Thank you creating this story and sharing it with us. My eyes were glued to my screen for 53:07 minutes as I enjoyed every moment of your content. I spent a total of 24 months in Iraq between 2004 and 2007 as an US Military member and Iraq has always had a special place in my heart. Seeing the resilience of the Iraqi people in 2024 through your video brought joy to my heart and tears to my eyes. ❤ Zaeem, congratulations! Watching your wedding made me want to dance and smile! Aya, thank you for sharing your story. Your strength, courage and commitment to Iraq inspires me...Thank you!
Congratulations on your wedding Zaeem. I feel like I know you, true the last video when Thomas was in Baghdad. Im a Norwegian, and i have been 21 years in Morocco. I have a few Iraqi friends in Norway. This was an amazing video, i cried most of the time. I wish you, your wife all the best. TNX for letting us take part in your life. This was a big lesson in humanity. And TUSEN TAKK to Thomas for this video. Love from Norway ❤❤
First of all, congratulations on the wedding Zaeem！ I am a Chinese guy and before I saw this video, my impression of Iraq was that it was a country with war and insecurity but a long history and culture(because there is very little information and news about Iraq on the Internet ). I will arrive in Erbil, Iraq around November this year to attend a plastics exhibition, and then I may go to Baghdad. Before I saw this video, I was always hesitant about whether to go to Iraq, but now I feel more at ease. I hope I can make some friends and clients in Iraq in November this year. I hope the people of Iraq will always be happy and safe. Love from China. ♥
@@l-bl7yk Hello, my friend. I learned from Google that English is not a common language in Iraq, and most people speak Arabic. My current concern is that when I arrive in Iraq, I will not be able to communicate well with the locals, because I only speak English and Chinese. Do you have any suggestions?
@MARK-rb7xk How can I prove that I am Chinese? . . . Show you my passport? Besides, if I am not Chinese, why should I pretend to be Chinese? . . what's the point?😂😂😂
@@ahmedkadhim2587 thanks for your informations Ahmed, I am a sales manager from a chinese leading chemical factory, the main products of our company is the additives for plastics, such as the additives for PVC pipe, our additives can make the PVC pipe more tough and durable
Detta är nog första gången jag kommenterar under någons video på youtube, men jag måste bara få tacka dig för att du delade med dig om din resa till Irak och norra delen Kurdistan. Detta betyder väldigt mycket för oss massa kärlek till dig
This video geniunely warms my heart and brought tears in my eyes. I cannot fathom what these people has went through and overcame and now they are thriving! I enjoy this video and will definitely put Iraq - Baghdad in my vacation list!
Finding your channel tonight has been a god send. ❤ After the American election I’ve disabled my social media and have refused to watch any live TV. I’ve been through the gamut of emotions… and then I find you. I’ve watched several episodes tonight and you leave me in tears and with the slightest bit of hope in humanity. Thank you!! ❤❤❤
How much I needed this video, ad included! I was in the middle of the panic attack dying of fear and imposter syndrome to start a big art project...to help me relaxed I thought I'll watch the video of this trip. Thats for all the inspiration 🌸
I am an American, raised abroad. I love your videos because fear is based in the unknown and what is sensationalized on TV. I have traveled to so many places and experienced exactly the opposite: just love and acceptance. You are doing what I enjoy most, sharing that we are all humans, all deserving of love, damn the politics and the extremism. Thank you so much!!
I have so much I want to say but I don’t even have the words or know how to communicate just how truly touching and beautiful this video is. You show humanity in the most beautiful, moving way - never stop sharing these stories in the way you do! Love and respect over everything 🩷
This video really touched me. Even the ad in the middle was so powerful I can't stop thinking about it. How lovely and hospitable were all the people, it's amazing! Thank you so much for showing this to the world and thank you for the quest of showing people that we are all one. You truly are the best channel on TH-cam.💜
I am Middle Eastern. It kind of makes me disappointed that so many beautiful places with kind people are not accessible to the rest of the world due to the warring nature of a few. There are also issues with the cultures and the people at large, and I can't defend some of those things, but it hurts when animosity between different groups of people is caused by a lack of direct cultural exchange. Thank you for doing this. Have only seen a bit of the video, but something in the intro set me thinking about this. Also, I love Kebabs!
Yeah I have really mixed feelings watching the Yezidi part. It's such a beautiful community and it makes me so sad that there's such a divide and destruction of culture by either prevalent propaganda or violent groups who don't represent us. It breaks my heart for the middle east. I wish we were more accepting of each other.
Have you seen Europa The Last Battle? It's a documentary about what really happened in WW1 and WW2 it's the otherside of the story that's been kept from us for the past 75+ years.
First of, thank you Thomas for true journalism. I think we take for granted what we enjoy in our everyday life. Seeing people of Iraq who have seen so much yet smiling and living their lives is so refreshing. Love to the people of Iraq❤
Thomas, you and your fellow Yes theory members are truly inspiring. Your videos all have one thing in common, humans are the same no matter where you go in life. They all want the same basic things and good people far outweigh the few bad. Your videos are inspiring and I hope people can learn the value of getting to know the world through their own eyes and experiences and not through the mainstream media that seeks to divide us and make us fearful. You’re awesome ❤
Thomas coming to my wedding was a dream come true. He made my wedding day super special, and now seeing a part of that day here on Yes Theory channel and seeing all the beautiful comments from the Yes Fam is something that I can’t describe with words.
I’m very grateful for being a part of this amazing community.
Thank you from heart ❤🙏🏼
congratulations on the wedding Zaeem!
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Congratulations 🎊
You all were so so sweet. You looked genuinely happy. I wish many years more of happiness both ❤
Have a great married life ahead of u brother 🌹💗
As an Iraqi,i thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing earth this truth
هلوووو اجيت منك من لانستا
اجيت من الريلز
انا همین
اني همين@@A2IL
أجيت من ريلزك ❤❤
BEEN WAITING FOR THIS EPISODE FOR A LONG LONG TIME! SO HAPPY TO SEE THAT YOU WENT TO BAGHDAD - IT'S ONE OF THE MOST FASCINATING AND CULTURALLY RICH CITIES ON OUR PLANET!!
My Role models in one place❤❤❤❤❤
Much love from SA
Hi Drew, love your travel videos!
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I just wanted to thank you and Yes Theory team for travelling and showing the world for people like me who have medical conditions and cannot travel!
its also a terrorist safehaven
Hi, im from Albania and currently working in Basra / Iraq, i can tell u that these people have the biggest heart compared to many countries that i have been to. As u saw in the video when you are a tourist in Iraq its impossible to pay when you hang out. They will offer you shelter, food and anything you need and will never ask anything in return. I had tears in my eyes the whole time watching the video and being happy for my Iraqi brothers and sisters.
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that is so nice 😢❤
you are welcome from basra 🫶🏻🫶🏻
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@@kimrima761 thank you, i will always feel welcomed here 🫶🏻🫶🏻
@@malsorshefkiu8496 of course you are welcomed 🥹🤍🤍
I had the incredible luck of meeting Thomas in Kurdistan, Iraq, where I got to be his main driver and guide. It was an amazing experience, and I couldn't believe I actually met him in person-it was a dream come true!
By the way, it's me, Laween Faiq, ZAEEM's friend.
Thank you, Yes Theory, for creating this beautiful community!
Laween!! Thank you so much for making me feel welcome and being so kind. I had an amazing time back in Kurdistan and hope to be back again soon 🙏
Youre a good man ! Love to visit your part of the world one day ! Take care. Love from San Francisco
Thank you for showing me Iraq. Peace be with you all. What wonderful people and amazing architecture! I wish some day to visit.
I'd like to thank you for sharing this experience with us. I'd talked about wanting to visit but the feedback was discouraging. Seeing the true good hearted nature of your people is truly warming to my soul after what the world has projected ever since I was a little kid. One day I will visit, break bread and love to share stories with locals.
my freinds please welcome to visit kabul afghanistan is safe country🎉and beatifull country@@YesTheory
I was an American Soldier, and spent a year in Baghdad from 2005-2006. Mostly in Karradah, Al-Dora, and Al-Kindi. I watched every minute of this intently, to see if I recognized anything. I spent many days on patrol in the back streets of those neighborhoods. I made many Iraqi friends, some are now here in the U.S. Others are dead, and I miss them dearly. Especially my good friend Ruqqaya Ibrahim, who we called "Sarah", She was one of my interpreters and was fearless on many missions. She died in 2017 and is missed by so many.
I was an invader, but the Iraqi people were kind and warm. I cannot take back the reasons why I was there, but I learned much from the Iraqi people and was changed by my experiences.
Thank you for this video. It brought back many memories.
I am from Karradah, I remember seeing military trucks omw to school and back, and always thought that those military guys are very professional and know their stuff. Too bad the political leadership had no idea what they were doing. I bet you remember those rotatory chicken stands on Karradah streets lol
As iraqi who moved to US back in 2011 saw and experienced moments but i can see iraq has got better over these years
I’m glad u made safe out those years were there unstable and hot
Thanks for ur service and understanding the whole political system !
I truly been crying on and off watching this. I was deployed in Baghdad 2009-2011 and met soo many amazing Iraqis while there. They were always so welcoming and beautiful people to interact with. I always think about them and hope they are doing well. They truly didnt deserve all the trauma. I’m glad to see them moving forward.
I was also in Baghdad and conducted dismounted patrols around Karrada in 2004-2005. I met many beautiful Iraqi people and they are also still in my heart today. I am truly happy to see the Iraqi people grow their country into such a wonderful place. ❤
We are good people, but your politicians destroyed my country, and here we are, as we return and live as the West as a whole takes an unfavorable image of Iraq, but it is exactly the opposite. @@jengonz86
As a Christian American 🇺🇸, I cried a few times. To see the humanity of my brothers and sisters around the world. After so much hurt and destruction; these beautiful souls continue to rise. To welcome strangers in their homes. To love generously and walk softly.
Much love from me to you. I’m sorry for my countries dehumanization of you and its unspeakable wrongs committed. 🙏🏽 May you continue to rise from the rubble and blossom into a new day.
Have you seen Europa The Last Battle? It's a documentary about what really happened in WW1 and WW2 it's the otherside of the story that's been kept from us for the past 75+ years.
What a beautiful comment. It is attitudes like this that could unite the human race and evolve us from our inner tribalism into one tribe. Please do not lose this demeanor and continue to spread this level of love to the world around you.
@@dustinpope9338 my guy recommended a nazi propaganda film
I felt exactly the same!
your country, USA, or rather your government, which is elected by your people, is evil to the core, but some Americans like you are why i have faith that an evil country like america can also be redeemed and forgiven
I was deployed to Iraq in 2003. I spent the first 5 months in AL Hillah. I was fortunate enough to be able to interact with the local people on a daily basis. I became close with a few of them, but there was a mother and her young son who captured my heart. We didn't speak the same language and most of our communication was done through an interpreter. But they became family. On our last day in AL Hillah she brought her husband and daughters to see me. Her husband gave me a ring that he had been wearing & told me its to remember them.I wore that ring for almost 20 years before the band snapped. I miss my friends dearly & I think about them quite often.
I have told everyone for the last 20 years that the people of Iraq are amazing people. They are warm, welcoming, and proud to share their culture. I had so many wonderful experiences in Al Hillah because of the people who lived there, despite the conflict that ravaged the country at that time.
I wish someday I can go back. 🤞
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Pay your sin Sir, visit IRAQ !!!!
إذا لم ترتكب جرائم حرب مثل جنودكم المجرمون فهذا جيد ،،،جرائم الهمجيون الذين دخلوا العراق بدأت منذ دخولهم ،،العدالة قادمة
american bastards destroyed iraq,
@Mohammad-mi8pw you have someone speaking good about Iraqis and their culture but you have to stir shit. Get. A. Grip.
I am 70. I am convinced that the people of the world are more alike than not. Yes, we come from different locations, we have different cultures , different biological markers but all that is surface level. What remains in the true human soul. What divides us ...is our leaders. They divide us with fear, lies, hatred, greed and violence. What if we got rid of all governments , each community weed out the trouble makers and we all learn to love and respect each other?
My reaction too. Imagine what would happen to the planet if the decisionmakers were women like Tomas’s guide. No child would go hungry, unhoused, unclothed or unsheltered. The elderly and infirm would always be provided for, and misbehavers would be recognized and nurtured during childhood instead of festering until adulthood.
well said
dont get it mistaken tho, there is pure evil in the world.
The devil divides us. Jesus unites us. Jesus died for our sins and was resurrected on thec3rd day by God. When we confess Jesus is Lord and believe God raised him from the dead , we are saved. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. Nobody goes to the Father except through Jesus 🙏
That my friend will be amazing! I agree 100% with you.
People in every country want the same thing - peace, happiness and connection. Thanks for showing us that Iraq is no different. I hope one day to experience their warmth and hospitality.
beautiful
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You get fooled so easily, they won´t say what they think with cameras pointed at them. Do you not know what they do to apostates?
@@PROVOCATEURSKdo you actually know what happens? Because I’m living here and you are spouting nonsense.
@@PROVOCATEURSK😂😂These are Isis you mean that the people of Iraq are the kindest, kindest and most generous people in the world
"I put you in my heart" might be the sweetest thing i've ever heard in my life!!
Unless you become an apostate, read the fine print.
@@PROVOCATEURSKwe don’t care, just don’t shout and make a fuss about your apostasy.
No body care even if you become an apostate keep it for yourself and no one will judge you @@PROVOCATEURSK
@@PROVOCATEURSKThere are christian lineages in Iraq that have been there before the first person in your entire family history became literate
Content like this gives me the most faith I’ve felt in a long time that humanity has a beautiful future with the younger generation getting ready to take the world into a better place❤
Hiii, I am Ezidi here. Just watching your video and seeing you sharing our culture makes me happy. Thanks for coming here.
hello, I so wanna visit your guys' area its so cool. I wish I could visit countries like Iraq, Syria, Iran without getting blacklisted by the US, but that's life :((
@@nuzayerovIn my country you can request a second passport to avoid exactly this. You simply have a second/third/fourth passport for problematic passport stamps
Ezidi is a relegation not ethnicity even The Yezidis themselves made a country named red Kurdistan in armenia and parts of azerbaijan
شنكال شنكالا ميا
@@Far1988whats your country
I visited Baghdad 2 years ago now and for a long time I wondered if I was doing the right thing, I was on a quest to complete 100 countries before I hit 40 (Which I managed) and Baghdad was always somewhere that fascinated me so against all my friends and family who told me not to go I went. What an experience, By far one of the best countries I ever visited, No one would let me pay for anything, Taxi drivers taking me around the city and refusing payment. Friendliest people of the world and I am so glad a well established team went there to back me up and say that it was one of the friendliest and most fascinating places I have ever visited.
I am one of the many Iraqis who fled the country after the last war. Your video reminded me of all the wonderful memories in my hometown of Baghdad and its amazing people. Thank you for having the courage to come and experience the unrivaled Iraqi hospitality!
bro u r donating money to kaffir , there people destroyed u r country
Shush u bastard omar
Hello, my countryman son I hope that you are well and that your life is beautiful and free of problems I start crying as soon as I see one of my countrymen outside their country 😢😢😞💔
The Buildings are breathtaking & must be such an overwhelming feeling to experience 💖 their skills are Amazing.
So humble and genuine feelings from the community 🙏🏾
Many blessings & prayers 💖
I met a lot of Iraqi's during my time studying flight training in England in 2010-2012. I remember them till this day, for the friendly and kind hearts they have. From day one they treated me like a brother and have to say that I find them more pleasant than western people; no despite towards eachother, they act like one big family, they rooting for the best for you and no jealous behaviour. This video once again shows me that it wasn't just coincidence but the way they live life, and I really appreciate them for it.
I want to ask you what impression the Europeans have about Iraq?
I am a university instructor and writing consultant. The Iraqui students I taught and tutored were just lovely. Later, as a part of my ESL/TESOL training, we attended evening prayers at the masjid (mosque). An overwhelmingly Christian/other group, we were welcomed without hesitation. War and oppression are hideous, no matter who's doing it or who is inflicting them. Like people anywhere, the bad guys are a tiny percentage of a culture, but we shouldn't judge the entire country/group/religion based on those few.
Did u expect them to be horrible people??
@@bigjumbo9479 Not sure what others thought, but I certainly did not. Most of us simply had no idea if they'd encounter people traumatized by war and other events, or at least a bit standoffish with multi-national visitors asking questions. They were open, friendly, welcoming. Everybody wins.
@@josi4251despite the wars we are still a very hopeful people our faith is what keeps us going
This video blew my mind... im not one to believe everything i see in the media but when this place is shrouded by misrepresentation, fear mongering, and false news its hard not to believe what you see infront of you. Watching this confirms that you need to go and see things for yourself as yet again, Yes theory proves how beautiful these places can be!
Human Beings
@@tracysmith-yv5lt exactly. people are generally beautiful, happy, kind people. only the bad eggs get talked about which just puts a bad light on the country in question. it sucks so hard
This is why I prefer to watch the free journalist's reports.
its not abouit meadia,its about you havent taught history & to travel the world.
Well that's the exact purpose of this video... Biased and skewed information to push an agenda... Literally no different from the productions focusing on the bad stuff....
It amazes me, how kind and beautiful all of those people are! Such heartwarming hospitality, kindness, and openness! Wow! The world needs more people like Iraqis!
They believe people should be unalived for words...
we need more true iraqis who aren’t brainwashed by islamists and shit like many in the west, you’ll find the good ones in iraq that live in the country side or the minorities there who have different values than muslims
@@PROVOCATEURSKit’s mostly the islamists who do, extremist muslims
@@PROVOCATEURSKn i don’t believe that’s the majority there😅 just like in iran, majority hate the regime and do not agree with anything
@@PROVOCATEURSK keep spending l!es brainwashed
Again I am watchng from Australia. Loved the whole video especially the wedding. My eldest daughter marred an Assryian. Grooms dad from Iraq and mother Lebanon. It was an introduction to a whole new way to celebrate a wedding especially with the Lebonese drummers. Also men danced with men and women with women. They all go to each others wedding as support. They are very welcoming people and friendly. So because of this I loved your video. I have to say my introduction to kebabs were at the markets back in 1980 and they are still my favourite food. Thank you Thomas 4 video
As someone living in a Western country i cannot believe how welcoming, gentle and overall awesome the people from baghdad are.
I hope that this country will never experience a war again and iraqi people will live in peace. Thank you for this!
Thank you so much 💙💙
you thought America existed before other countries,thats the problem the world is facing now
We are thankful for your kind words and we are building or country and in sha Allah in 4 years it would be quite better, we are looking forward to seeing More tourists here , We really don't like isolation and we have so much beauty here ..
That’s why we want to keep those people over there because they bring their savage ideologies with them
@@earthexplorer579Americans are very aware we are a young nation. We also know the indigenous population lived here prior to the Europeans (I am an 1/8 native myself). My country invaded before I could vote. I can only hope our invasion wasn’t in vain. They definitely didn’t conduct it in an amicable manner that I would have liked… however.. Seeing the progress of Iraq gives me relief that Iraqis appear to be better off now than when Saddam and his sons were in power.
I don’t always agree with my government. I am human, I hate when I see other humans suffer. I can only pray my choices are on the right side of history, and humanity.
OMG!! What an amazing documentary!! You really show that PEOPLE and POLITICAL NARRATIVE are definitely the not the same!!! Just beautiful!
And even the ad made me cry!!
Yes, we are the Iraqi people. We love life, we love all peoples, and we receive them with all love and respect. Welcome to Iraq at any time. 😊🌷💙
@@Zaraa-z2e I actually did a lot of studying into Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan people say a lot about these wars but nothing about the people who were left aside because of them, Im especially happy to see his description of Baghdad ive been fascinated with the whole area for a long time aha. Love from the UK although my country might not be so accepting sadly.
I love it when people defend and preserve their culture in face of orthodox Islam. It gives hope that lunatics won't win 😊
I'm 43 years old. Iraq has been embroiled in various conflicts for the majority of my life; a lot of it as a result of the actions of my home country. It has always broken my heart. The end, when you were speaking with your guide, broke my heart all over again. And then, you showed the concert and the football match... My boss stopped by my desk to check on me, that is how much this video impacted this middle aged man from Montana. Keep doing your work, you fabulous humans!
I'm a Montanan too. I love this whole concept. Just amazing and gives me faith in humanity as well.
Damn if I was your boss I'd check on you too, TF you crying over a TH-cam vid for when you're at work
I never thought it would be back to normal like this. Its a modern thriving city. I expected there would be nothing but sheep farmers left by now living in shacks.
Why are you watching videos at work ?
@@daedae1522 this must be the other boss
It is amazing how much kindness and warmth the beautiful people of Iraq hold. I wish this is what mainstream media would show sometimes, even just a few times. This is a great video. Thank you
شكرآ لكل الاشخاص الي ساهموا بأضهار الهوية الحقيقية للعراق والعراقيين البساطة الحب والكرم والتاريخ والتراث كل الحب والاحترام الكم مبارك للعرسان الله يجعل زواج الدهر ان شاء الله وبالرفاء والبنين يا ألطف عرسان والطف قومية عراقية 🫂✨🤍 🇮🇶 الله يحفظ هالوطن وشعبه يارب
الله يحفظ العراق من الجزائر 🇩🇿
2 minutes in - I cant stop the tears of happiness! I tried to explain to my therapist recently about how easy it is for me to weep. But it's only under very 'exceptional' circumstances. Which is not the whole picture. I just CRY SO HARD when I experience SOLIDARITY? Unity? TOGETHERNESS OF OTHER CULTURES? I don't know why, but I just cry whenever I see Thomas B bringing worlds together again. Thank you for this channel X
Same. I cried through the whole video for all of these reasons. 💜
Same bruh I be thinkin sum wrong with me lol
Wow this is so beautiful, truly humbled by this comment, thank you
Fascinating, I never thought about it that way, but usually I cry very rarely unless I also witness solidarity, unity, community.
Because you were left alone as a kid so this is what your heart truly desires
My eyes were full of tears - the people of Iraq are so beautiful and kind. Thank you, Thomas, for sharing this story!!! ❤❤❤
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Thank u, u welcome in our country any time, we love our guests, we love you
What a beautiful video. I got teary eyed watching a foreign wedding of people I do not know at all. God bless all involved in this video.
As an Iraqi American, watching this video meant so much to me. The media often portrays Iraq in a negative light, but this video shows the true Iraqi culture and people. I'm so proud of you guys and appreciate you all so much for this. Definitely my favorite video you've made.
Let’s not blame media for the portrayal….
@@WilliamGA isn't that what the media does tho :)
@@WilliamGA mainstream media had a huge role in demonising Iraqi people
This documentary really warms my heart and if anything got portrait is a feeling of peace, warmth, generosity and humanesse . Just about the opposite of what the collective image portrait by the media pushes us to believe. ❤
@@Darklrd0 There is a truth behind the media portrayal. There are only Iraqi-Americans in the US, but no one in Iraq. Not a coincidence, but there is a reason for it.
As an Iraqi man, I thank you with my whole heart for showing us in a different light. We are not inherently evil for being iraqi we are human and seeing my people represented this way means more to me than you will ever know.
I am waiting for the reinstatement of the IQD to a higher price.
Thomas, as an Iraqi living in the United States, I have always dreamed of a content creator taking the risk to show the world the true values of Iraq. Generosity, courage, and hospitality are the core values of any Iraqi family around the world, including my own family who left Iraq a long time ago but still hold onto them. I really want to say thank you for showcasing the beauty of my home country, even when there were political issues and safety concerns. You are truly genuinely inspiring. I have been following Yes Theory since you guys had 100k Subs, and throughout this whole time, you have never ceased to show us something special. You and the rest of the Yes Theory team have impacted millions around the world and inspired a whole generation of people to go out, seek discomfort, see the world, and enjoy the beautiful connection between mankind. Thank you, Yes Theory, for inspiring and motivating me to work harder towards my dreams of traveling the world and experiencing it all. - Badr
I’ll second that mate!
You should watch the Top Gear episode called "Middle East Special" I think it's from series 16. They joke about it at first with their entrance off the plane but eventually get comfortable and see how friendly everyone is! It made me want to go to Iraq someday!
Have you seen Europa The Last Battle? It's a documentary about what really happened in WW1 and WW2 it's the otherside of the story that's been kept from us for the past 75+ years.
It's not a risk brother. I just visited Iraq and it was safer than America. Please don't let the media fool you.
As an American, it's sad this has been hidden and misconstrued to us.
Thank you for your courage to show us the world as a human being ❤ from Zambia 🇿🇲 🙏
I’m South African, and I’m finding myself so emotional as I watch this video. People, all over the world seek security, peace and love. We are the same, as different as we may appear outwardly, but we are essentially the same.
Thank you for your courage and shooting this. It has really touched my heart and I am grateful. I hope more people will stumble upon this, like I did.
Definitely subscribing to your channel ❤
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This was the first video I’ve ever seen on Yes Theory. I cried so much seeing the beautiful people of Iraq with love and hospitality. Im from a small place in America and this taught me a lot about the love the Iraqi people have. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
The love, and resiliency of the Iraqi people is amazing.
I like Iranian, Israeli, Ukrainian, Taiwanese Japanese South Korean Australian Canadian American European peoples better
I cried while watching this, I could relate to so many situations, Thank you for showing us this, Love from Nigeria.
I don’t know you and this is the first time I come across this channel yet I cried while watching this video
I am Baghdadi Iraqi and I’ve been through a lot but regardless of everything Baghdad is one of the most alive cities in the world. You could go out at midnight and it would feel like it’s 7 pm. My country deserves so much more and I am pretty sure that we will only look forward. Thank you for the amazing picture you draw about the hospitality and kindness of my people.
Get rid of all religions and then your country can flourish.
this really does put into perspective the amount of negativity social media feeds the world. I was expecting hostility and discomfort, but in fact there was tranquility and happiness. thank you for showing us the beautiful side of Baghdad and its amazing people. it brings me joy now knowing that the people are so welcoming and polite. it is nothing like what we are shown from the news. Such an amazing video ❤
True
I think its the MEDIA rather than social media
This channel is what the world needs. Not in a million years would I have thought Iraq was like this. The people are so friendly and hospitable. After watching this, Iraq has jumped to one of the places I want to visit. There is beauty in the world, we just seem to forget it's there.
Thank you for your words. As an Iraqi, I am welcome you come to Iraq and I will be the first to welcome you.❤
This video is touching on so many levels. I am American and watched the joy of the Iraqi people with such emotion. Thank you, this brings hope. LOVE OVER FEAR always.
Love ❤ Iraqis, love ❤ the country of Iraq. Feel sorry for Aya, she is a strong and wonder woman. Love ❤ from Malaysia (مليزيا) 🇲🇾. May Allah rahmat and bestowed upon Iraq.
We love you 🇮🇶❤️
Iove uoy
I’m from Denmark, I travelled to Iraq 3 times, it’s my favorite country 🤍
my uncle spend his entire life in denmark born in iraq tho but it means somthing to me im glad to read ur comment thx for the visit come back anytime our houses are yours
Its Amazing , i just put my first two videos of my 5 days in Iraq solo 🇮🇶
To be fair, anything is a step up from Denmark 😂. It's my least favourite country in Europe to visit. It's expensive, people are very cold and there isn't alot to do even in Copenhagen. I like to have an open mind, but Denmark is definitely the least enjoyable country I've visited in Europe. Who knew that the country where vikings came from would be so boring 😂?
@@GM-tw4el it’s their culture not their guilt people are different in how to enjoy and express things
@@DARK-yg5zc the other Nordic countries I visited were great, Norway Finland and Sweden. Denmark both times I visited was not good. It was so bad the second time I left early and got on a train to Hamburg, and had an amazing time there. Having 4 beers and a kebab afterwards for €20 is not possible in Denmark, talking to strangers when you're travelling alone is also not really possible in Denmark.
When aya said, “This is my home,” she made me cry. I still haven’t lived the life I want, but I’m starting to realize that I must make my life in my home in Iraq, and I hope to help build it.
Thank you for this beautiful vedio and thank you for coming 🤍
ان شاء الله
I genuinely will go to Iraq someday. Such lovely people, incredible culture and history. Much love from the United States 🇺🇸❤️
Beother, our houses and hearts are open for you whenever you decide 🌹
Thankyou jeremy. Im iraqi dutch and took my italian friend to iraq too
Thank you bro, u welcome in our country any time, as a tourist not a soldier of course 😉 lol 😂
You are welcome but I hate your government its making big genocide in the middle east
Seeing the people be so friendly, sharing food, inviting you to their homes, welcoming you with love, chanting your name, is so amazing❤
We need more of this on our screens. I’m in tears with gratitude that you showed us these wonderful people
Brother you made me cry seeing those children playing and coming over to you just to say hi. Her story was very touching and the sense of good humanity. Thank you so much for sharing this, this is what the rest of the world needs to see. God Bless!
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We are all human beings
So many old people speak good English, people are so nice! You changed my perspective about the country! More people will start visiting because of this video.
As an Iraqi, thank you for sharing this video and for every honest word you said. Our people and our country have been exposed to great injustice and terrorism from the West, from terrorism, and even from the countries closest to us. We are trying to rise up ourselves, but the world prevents us, and they do not stop dragging us down every time. We got up. No one extends his hand to us here and tells the truth about us except a few brave people and you are one of them. Thank you from the hearts of all Iraqis.
So many people in Britain were with the Iraqi people the whole time.
@@BogushChof course sir she don’t mean the people she means the government and politicians
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Not from the west. The West removed Saddam Hussein, he was the main source of injustice.
@@BogushCh Most people of the west do not care about anything. They sit in front of TikTok, Netflix and Playstations.
i was crying the whole time i watch this video. love from iran ❤❤❤🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷
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Neighbors thank you
Maybe you are a noble citizen of Iran, but your country's expansionist policies have a part in destroying Iraq
so much love for iran from iraq 🇮🇷🇮🇶❤️❤️
So, apostates, what should be done to them?
Hello friends, I am from Iraq. I am conveying to you the reality. Our country has begun to witness clear stability since 2016. Wars, crises and conflicts have ended. We are now witnessing the largest reconstruction campaign and there are many tourists. We have begun to notice the entry of large investments. For example, we are now building the largest golf course in the Middle East at a cost of 1.5 billion dollars. Hotels, villas and tourist resorts. Greetings to you ❤️
Still, I wouldn't dare come. I will stick to Thailand.
ما شاء الله اذكروا الله
@@MsPaperbear
You will want to come one day, remember my words
@@MsPaperbearstay misinformed, then,
@@eonthinker100yrago8 u mean stay safe 😂
Hi there, I’m an Iraqi citizen who lives in Baghdad.
I’m no tour guide and don’t want any thing from anyone and I was so glad throughout watching this video it warmed my heart. ❤
And for any one who is wounding about visiting Iraq and have an inquiry about anything here I’m down to help you with whatever cost free mates 🙏🏻
At this point, I'm learning a lot about history and world from this channel. It made me tear up seeing how hospitable and friendly people are and to know that they have been through a lot. This is very wholesome content and I'm grateful that I get to see them for free.
This is by far the best thing i've seen in awhile. Being invited to a wedding from a friend whom you met while traveling is just special. It is what I love most about traveling, meeting new people and (sometimes) creating long lasting friendships. Also the trip to Baghdad, what an adventure! It looks like an awesome city to visit one day.
Welcome come any time
My name is Ali I from Babylon
@@it4iraqaliclay679 do you live near the site of the hanging gardens of babylon? i always loved reading about that as a kid. it was in this book i had about the seven wonders of the world :) edit: it seems no one knows where the hanging gardens actually were... who knows? it could be just outside your front door!
@@SamThredderdear sir,
I am sorry to interfere in the conversation but the hanging gardens unfortunately don’t exist anymore. They were in Babylon once upon a time but no one knows where exactly they were.
And I hope that we can have the honour of having you in Iraq one day.
@@alifarooq7467 i have since learned that none knows where they were. cheers for the info though :)
I now have Baghdad on my bucket list! Beautiful place, and beautiful people. Loved this video. ❤
I recommend coming here after summer because the weather is scorching during summer😅Welcome to Baghdad at any time 💕💕
@@CelestialHelen I was about to say that, lol.
Welcome to your second home and thank you for presenting a beautiful image of this country and its great people 💙
I cried the whole video idk why but everything's so beautiful and touching. Lotsa love from italy
I love Italy, everything is beautiful, the way I wear pizza, download
Same here , sending love from iraq to italy 💗💗
I hope that one day you will come to Iraq and be my special guest
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This video made me tear up. I watched as the war in Bagdad start . crying . and now , y'all are free and I'm so happy in my heart ,
The are not free, they have to serve their religion.
Beautiful Iraqi people ❤. Greetings from Papillion, Nebraska USA. Such welcoming, lovely people. I must go vist Baghdad!❤❤❤❤
welcome here dear
welcome
your welcome
thank you for your sweet words about people of Iraq
I am sending all the love I can to the wonderful bride and groom from Germany, may God bless you all !!!🥰🥰🥰
Y'all are my favorite storytellers since Anthony Bourdain. Haven't found anyone who tells stories as great as him until I stumbled upon your page. I am inspired by your adventures and hope to travel as far and wide as you have. Fingers crossed our paths will cross one day and we'll be able to share a story together! Until then, safe travels and thank you for the incredible content.
I also think of Tony when I watch these. You are true ambassadors of world love as he was.
Wow, I was just telling my partner the same thing! ❤ only person that has the ability to connect with others since Tony!
Id recommend secret strength. Its a beautiful series by a former strong man
@@Theoneandonlyguy is it Strength Unknown? Couldn't find a series called Secret Strength!
That was heartwarming and amazing!! I can't believe how nice the people of Iraq are. Such a beautiful, historic place.
My grandfather was from Baghdad and never got to meet him. I'm from England and I really wish to visit Baghdad at some point in my life and wish I could visit family there !!
I hope Baghdad and Iraq thrives and be at long peace and happiness ❤️❤️
الله يحفظ العراق 🇮🇶 من شماله الى جنوبه.
ياخي من هم الزيديين؟ اول مره اسمع عنهم!
@@-x1984_ طائفة عراقيه بحته تعيش في العراق منذ الالف السنين في جميع البلاد والأكثريه منهم يعيشون في الموصل.
عندما صقطت الموصل بيد القاعده سبو نسائهم وقامو يبيعونهم فلعراق وسوريا
@@حسيناحمد-ث6ر2ش لاحول ولا قوة الا بالله، الله يهديهم 💔😢
@@-x1984_الدين الكوردي القديم قبل الاسلام ما زال الكثير من الكورد يعتنقوه
اخي شجاي الدين الكردي على الايزيدين الايزيدين موجودين من زمن السومريون @@Alexes199
I'm an American living in Pennsylvania n I think what u did for those two on there wedding day was such a beautiful thing to do bless ur heart my friend. Letting more love in does beautiful things all the time!
I didn’t expect the people in Baghdad to be so beautiful and kind!
Thank you for your faithful presentation of Baghdad! God bless Iraq!
You are very handsome, lovely and friendly. I wish I can meet you in Taiwan one day!
You did a really great job, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍🥰🙏
I expect everyone from every country to be kind and welcoming but this is next level loveliness from everyone. pure humanity
Yeah USA has made me hate iraq. I am so glad I am finally able to judge myself and not let the media tell me lies anymore.
Zaeem's wedding was beautiful!
the People in Baghdad are so friendly, I really hope to one day also visit!
Welcome 🙏
Welcome all times ❤️🔥
I’m Jewish from Chile, living in Australia. Thanks for this amazing video and showing us how great these people are. I would love to visit one day, all I want is peace in the middle east. I have talked with many people from Iraq here and everyone is lovely. Thanks for giving us a lesson of kindness and for showing us how these people truly are, not what the media try to make us think of them.
Welcome to Iraq, and Iraq welcomes all people. I do not care about your religion, I care about your humanity
@@SuejRhj would love to go one day
as long as u dont support is ur good
@@basmsworld5733 that is where you are wrong. I choose who I want to support, because there is freedom of speech, I was born with it. And whatever I believe in, or who I decide to support, shouldn’t make me a bad or a good person. You would already judge me based on who I support and be a bad person with me? Then there is something wrong with you and you missed the point of this video. Re watch it. Look at the kindness. No one is judging anyone or asking “do you support Israel?” They are better than you. Re check your values. Learn from the video.
@@zerofoxarmyr u really Jewish because the media has an obsession with throwing the word Jewish around to anyone who converts to a religion like if I converted to Islam that doesn’t make me arab ethnically
Great video. I had 4 of the best years when living and working in Baghdad and travelling to all parts of Iraq. That was back in 1986-90. After all they have been through it's great to see that Baghdadi hospitality has not changed.
What a beautiful beautiful country with such amazing people. Hope to visit this amazing country one day! And hats off to you guys YES THEORY. Absolute kings!
Welcome🫶🏻❤️🔥
الفيديو مليان مشاعر ونهاية الفيديو جان مكتوب الحب يتغلب على الخوف شكرا لك 🤍The video is full of feelings, and the end of the video is written: Love conquers fear. Thank you 🤍
I truly can't thank you enough for this. My childhood was spent in Baghdad, left when I was 12, I'm 60 now and have always longed to go back and this has made me determined to accomplish that. My face hurts from smiling throughout, I LOVE the Iraqi people and memories came flooding back. I need to find Aya to accompany/guide me! How can I find her? Thank you Thomas!
Welcome, uncle, to your home country. I'm curious what country you live in now
What an amazing country with so many kind generous people.
Can't resist without commenting here. What would I say, just beautiful! In this world not all are wicked from torn country. Wish just peace and love around to these people.
I went to Iraq 2yrs ago and fell in love with the country. Like your video I couldn’t believe how welcoming everyone was. Visiting Mosul also changed my life. It was so destroyed and yet so many smiles in the streets & markets. Hopefully you were able to make it to Karbala as well, it was so beautiful. As always love the videos
How can you love Iraq?
بعيدا عن جمال الفيديو فدوة لوليداتنا العراقيين وين ومين ما كانو شلون مرتبين وعدهم ثقافة انكليزية الله يحفظ شباب العراق 🤍
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you two have a beautiful friendship :) zaeem has such a pure heart too, wish him all the best
Excellent video. love to visit Baghdad. 👍🇮🇪
اهلا وسهلا بك في العراق ستكون ضيف عزيز علينا
Welcome Irishman ❤🌚
You will be welcomed. 🫱🏻🫲🏻
I am a german guy and got stuck to watching the videos of this channel a few weeks ago. I truly appreciate you guys having the braveness and honest interest in getting to know other cultures and embrace them in your content - all while dealing with the certain stories, backgrounds and history in the most respectful way. huge credits & thanks to you (and all the wonderful local people along the road) for creating these videos - i am truly enjoying every second of them. keep putting your great work out there and never stop to seek discomfort. much love from munich - cheers!
Welcome to the Fam mate! Go back and watch some of their earlier stuff, I think you’d enjoy it! The vids where they are dropped somewhere random in the world with no money or cell phone for 24 hours are some of my favourite FWIW! Enjoy 😃
Yes fam ist überall! :D
Have you seen Europa The Last Battle? It's a documentary about what really happened in WW1 and WW2 it's the otherside of the story that's been kept from us for the past 75+ years.
Willkommen in der Yes-Fam und Grüße aus Berlin! :)
Grüße zurück aus Chemnitz. Freue mich ebenfalls auf solche videos von yes theory. besonders dieses, da meine Familie aus Irak kommt und das Thomas die Stadt und das Land in ein besseres Licht rückt.
Everybody at the wedding looked gorgeous! Thank you for taking us on this trip!
Im in iraq right now. It’s my first time back in 14 years. I can promise you that no city on earth has the beauty and soul that Baghdad does. I pray to god that one day our generation can turn it back to what it used to be.
I joined the US Army back in October 2001, after 9/11, like many others, and I am thankful to God that I didn’t deploy to Iraq, bec I never understood why we invaded Iraq in the first place. The Bush administration, & The DOJ committed genocide in Iraq, and they must be held accountable for their crimes.
God bless Iraq 🇮🇶
Yeah man. Would have been better for him to have visited the riverside and met the locals under the security of Uday.
So god violated your free will and stopped you from going to Iraq? The reasons why wars are fought is that uneducated fundamentalists are eager to join them.
Thank u for your emotion, we love american people but we hate your poloticians
I'm still wondering why Bush didn't face consequences. Money speaks.
@WeggieQueen2005 , that's why. This is why Republicans need to stay away from decision making.
يالله حبايبي اشعر بالاسف على حال الايزيديين في بلدهم ناس من الطف الكائنات وانقاها ربي يديم الامن وسلام على جميع الشعب العراقي
The counry would be safer and peaceful if all gods were banned.
@@PROVOCATEURSK Yes If that Happen The Countries That Stand On religious Ideas Will Need Another Ideologies And The Communism And Fascism Will Take Leadership Of Some Countries Which Will Cause the Death Of more than 340M People Around The World🌐.
آمين 😢
Thank you for showing Iraq as it is ❤️❤️❤️ What a kind and respectful soul!
Thomas. Thank you creating this story and sharing it with us. My eyes were glued to my screen for 53:07 minutes as I enjoyed every moment of your content. I spent a total of 24 months in Iraq between 2004 and 2007 as an US Military member and Iraq has always had a special place in my heart. Seeing the resilience of the Iraqi people in 2024 through your video brought joy to my heart and tears to my eyes. ❤ Zaeem, congratulations! Watching your wedding made me want to dance and smile! Aya, thank you for sharing your story. Your strength, courage and commitment to Iraq inspires me...Thank you!
Congratulations on your wedding Zaeem. I feel like I know you, true the last video when Thomas was in Baghdad.
Im a Norwegian, and i have been 21 years in Morocco. I have a few Iraqi friends in Norway. This was an amazing video, i cried most of the time.
I wish you, your wife all the best. TNX for letting us take part in your life. This was a big lesson in humanity.
And TUSEN TAKK to Thomas for this video.
Love from Norway ❤❤
First of all, congratulations on the wedding Zaeem！ I am a Chinese guy and before I saw this video, my impression of Iraq was that it was a country with war and insecurity but a long history and culture(because there is very little information and news about Iraq on the Internet ). I will arrive in Erbil, Iraq around November this year to attend a plastics exhibition, and then I may go to Baghdad. Before I saw this video, I was always hesitant about whether to go to Iraq, but now I feel more at ease. I hope I can make some friends and clients in Iraq in November this year. I hope the people of Iraq will always be happy and safe. Love from China. ♥
You are welcome in Baghdad bro, i witness many chinese workers working here in the construction of bridges and highways😂❤️
@@l-bl7yk Hello, my friend. I learned from Google that English is not a common language in Iraq, and most people speak Arabic. My current concern is that when I arrive in Iraq, I will not be able to communicate well with the locals, because I only speak English and Chinese. Do you have any suggestions?
@MARK-rb7xk How can I prove that I am Chinese? . . . Show you my passport? Besides, if I am not Chinese, why should I pretend to be Chinese? . . what's the point?😂😂😂
@kaiwang8780 Don't worry about communications, Iraq people will comuncat you in easy and funny way.. what is your business exactly?
@@ahmedkadhim2587 thanks for your informations Ahmed, I am a sales manager from a chinese leading chemical factory, the main products of our company is the additives for plastics, such as the additives for PVC pipe, our additives can make the PVC pipe more tough and durable
Goosebumps!♥Love from South Africa
What a lovely world we have. Thank you for showing this part of Iraq Thomas.
Detta är nog första gången jag kommenterar under någons video på youtube, men jag måste bara få tacka dig för att du delade med dig om din resa till Irak och norra delen Kurdistan. Detta betyder väldigt mycket för oss massa kärlek till dig
This video geniunely warms my heart and brought tears in my eyes. I cannot fathom what these people has went through and overcame and now they are thriving!
I enjoy this video and will definitely put Iraq - Baghdad in my vacation list!
Finding your channel tonight has been a god send. ❤ After the American election I’ve disabled my social media and have refused to watch any live TV. I’ve been through the gamut of emotions… and then I find you. I’ve watched several episodes tonight and you leave me in tears and with the slightest bit of hope in humanity. Thank you!! ❤❤❤
How much I needed this video, ad included! I was in the middle of the panic attack dying of fear and imposter syndrome to start a big art project...to help me relaxed I thought I'll watch the video of this trip. Thats for all the inspiration 🌸
I'm sure your project will be amazing
I am sure your project will be amazing. Greetings from Iraq
I am an American, raised abroad. I love your videos because fear is based in the unknown and what is sensationalized on TV. I have traveled to so many places and experienced exactly the opposite: just love and acceptance. You are doing what I enjoy most, sharing that we are all humans, all deserving of love, damn the politics and the extremism. Thank you so much!!
I have so much I want to say but I don’t even have the words or know how to communicate just how truly touching and beautiful this video is. You show humanity in the most beautiful, moving way - never stop sharing these stories in the way you do! Love and respect over everything 🩷
Its Amazing , i just put my first two vidios of my 5 days there solo
This video really touched me. Even the ad in the middle was so powerful I can't stop thinking about it. How lovely and hospitable were all the people, it's amazing! Thank you so much for showing this to the world and thank you for the quest of showing people that we are all one. You truly are the best channel on TH-cam.💜
I am Middle Eastern. It kind of makes me disappointed that so many beautiful places with kind people are not accessible to the rest of the world due to the warring nature of a few. There are also issues with the cultures and the people at large, and I can't defend some of those things, but it hurts when animosity between different groups of people is caused by a lack of direct cultural exchange. Thank you for doing this. Have only seen a bit of the video, but something in the intro set me thinking about this. Also, I love Kebabs!
Yeah I have really mixed feelings watching the Yezidi part. It's such a beautiful community and it makes me so sad that there's such a divide and destruction of culture by either prevalent propaganda or violent groups who don't represent us. It breaks my heart for the middle east. I wish we were more accepting of each other.
America needs to stay out of the Middle East countries! I am sorry for what is happening to all the other countries.
Well said brother, greetings and best wishes from Ireland to you.
Have you seen Europa The Last Battle? It's a documentary about what really happened in WW1 and WW2 it's the otherside of the story that's been kept from us for the past 75+ years.
Let's build bridges between all kinds of people. We are all human! Make us all ONE even with all the differences between us.
This video came up in my suggested feed. Wow, the emotion and so cool to see what the country is like there. Lovely video
You are so beautiful ma'am
First of, thank you Thomas for true journalism. I think we take for granted what we enjoy in our everyday life. Seeing people of Iraq who have seen so much yet smiling and living their lives is so refreshing. Love to the people of Iraq❤
Thomas, you and your fellow Yes theory members are truly inspiring. Your videos all have one thing in common, humans are the same no matter where you go in life. They all want the same basic things and good people far outweigh the few bad. Your videos are inspiring and I hope people can learn the value of getting to know the world through their own eyes and experiences and not through the mainstream media that seeks to divide us and make us fearful. You’re awesome ❤
Aw what amazing resilient people. All the real people of the world need peace. Blessings from UK x