Savithra is one tough grandma. It's so heart warming to see her resilience, and how adaptive she and her family is to a sea change like the US. I hope everything works out for them!
she's very lucky to have gone to same city as her city and other friends. She has immediate support and won't have to suffer as much from the depression and loneliness others have had to face. And to think, there are millions of refugees around the world just like these Napali Bhutanese.
They weren't invited here to have their own culture, it's a shady business of cheap labor funded by Big Corps, Mega Churches, and so on. Big corporations will have 2 generations or 3 generations of their families working like a donkey for them and earning barely anything. They would not send any money back to their "so-called country" because they got no one there. They pay taxes and many don't even have any idea of filing their taxes back for years. Whenever there are more factories opening in the West or they need some cheap labor, they will come up with this design.
Just thought I would share my long story short: I am a Nepali Bhutanese refugee and is a u.s citizen now. I was just a 12 year old kid when I left Nepal. I was sad to leave my friends behind but also excited to see new country. Back in Nepal, we were taught English, Nepali , dzonkha etc in school. I never understood why we had to learn Dzongkha. I always had this thing in my mind that if the king of Bhutan, father of the now king, don’t know their names but whoever the king was at that time. He chased ppl out and that’s how my parent and grandparents had to leave Bhutan. I never understood why their language was given a priority when they didn’t want us in their country. My parents always talked good about bhutan and it’s places. I won’t lie, to be honest, I used to curse the king who chased ppl out of the country. I used to curse him because we were in so poor state . Some Nepali ppl would call us with horrible names, bully us, just becayse we were a refugee. As a kid, this things could affect you, you know. And I used to think if it wasn’t for the king who chased ppl out, we wouldn’t have gone through difficult situations. Somehow my dad got separated with his sisters who are still in Bhutan. Maybe it was the part of the reason why I hated Bhutan’s king at such a young age but I also liked listening to my moms story : her entire youth spent in Bhutan. How their lifeStyle was etc etc I used to get curious of how beautiful bhutan is as she would tell me. At times I didn’t like the way they adored Bhutan so much but now I know why they love it so much. They were born there, spent their entire childhood there just like I was born in Nepal and I spent half of my childhood in Nepal. They have so much love for their birthplace just like I do. Now that I’m 24 years old, I don’t hate Bhutan’s king, I guess I have matured a well enough now lol. Now I think that He had his own reasons to kick the ppl out. I don’t blame him nor India or Nepal. Ppl had their own reasons to leave Bhutan whether of fear of losing life or their wives/daughters being raped or just because of the clothes that they made it mandatory to wear. Now I’ve come to completely different country and it’s been so freaking long years, I don’t care about what happened in the past but at the same time This kinda documentary brings back memories. We didn’t have enough money back in Nepal but somehow we were still happy in little things that we used to find joy in. It’s been 12 years that I haven’t been to Nepal. I’ve wondered how much have changed, maybe completely. But I will definitely go back to visit someday. P.S thanks to the internet. my dad gets to see and talk to his sisters through fb.
Loved reading every single word of your comment @RoseLimbu. You along with all the Nepalese-speaking people who had to leave Bhutan sure have endured a lot at such an early age. There are many Nepalese-speaking Bhutanese here in Canada too and I never thought much about this topic. But after watching a couple of documentaries in succession, I learned a lot even though I used to hear a lot in news during my early youth about the problem while never paying much attention. Kudos to you for having matured so well! I hope you go back to Nepal for a visit, after all, birthplace has a special meaning.
Sad man it was done bcs some of the bhutanese nepali esxpically the tribe leaders poisned their peoples mind making them revolt we all know bhutan is small country our identity is wht keeping us a idenpendent fountry but many of nepali where not understanding that's wgy my king took a big step but rest assured there are still many nepali living here we are like brothers we love each other and they follow hindusim but also respecting buddhism
The Nepalese preacher of that church is so stupid, Nepal give him a shelter for 25 years but as soon as he reached there begin to criticized the land and culture where he live for several years. He should know Bhutan through him out because of the cultural and religion differences. So try to be inclusive and learn to respect all culture so again you should have to face any problem in your life, for the Nepalese origin Bhutanese who are there i would like to say learn to enjoy the life be happy holding american citizenship, work hard for you and your family. life will definitely good there then in camp, be in touch with Nepal.
True. Such a hypocritical guy. Nepal still gave him shelter, even though that might not have been upto the standards of the US. Besides, Nepalese people don't hate Bhutanese in Nepal, they are more sympathetic for what they have gone through.
yes ,actually, life wil be worse for them in US, all these christian missionaries want to do is convert them and exploit, the real intention is not to help them
Benu Khatri money isn't important to most refugee a sense of purpose and identy is way more important. I truely hope eveyone will find some sort of closure and live happy lives and not forget their culture or who their are.
+Allie Gurung I think they understood clearly and it did hurt and scare them. A perfect example of the "Black" woe is me, victim attitude we in America deal with daily by this portion of our populace... Eventually the women will see the "Crack-head" who yelled at them for what he is...
the ladies i hope understand the sinister plot of the chrisitan missionaries whose sole aim is to convert these poor folks, they donot want to help them, most catholic centers here are harvesting souls as to replace the atheist population of church going americans, i hope nepalese hindus smell the coffee as soon as possible
Well being from Rochester, I left a long time ago because there is no economy there anymore sadly. Most of the city itself is a ghetto, with the suburbs livable but aren't what they used to be. I can understand why they get depressed. Frankly I'm surprised they don't get settled in more rural places with mountains. They would probably be happier.
Beautiful and touching. I know America is hard to adapt, but I have high hope for the children. I just feel sad that many of them converted to Christianity, but I understand their decisions in the strange land. I just did not want them to lose too much of themselves in America. Thanks Al Jazeera for a wonderful piece.
To all my Bhutanese refugees brother, sister, mother and father. Everything will be all right soon,one day your children and grandchildren will grow up, make huge different in this world and make every American proud.
Dear Bhutanese refugees, rise like a phoenix from the ashes of your past! The USA has surely earned good karma by resettling these people and giving them an opportunity to start new lives...
First, USA took you in does not mean you have to change the religion. There are folks who try to take advantage of you but stay strong. Be proud of what you are. I have been to Church, Mosque many times but I am what I am. A proud Hindu!! I respect all religion and their beliefs, so does Christians should. I think the young kid who committed suicide was -- may be they were coercing him to change his religion. Not everybody is sellout, give these innocents a break and don't force or make them discard what they are and they believed in for generations. I wish there were some Nepalese (or Hindu) community to reach out to them. Perhaps, that would help them a little bit. Stay strong my Nepalese speaking folks, it's just few years. Once you get hang of it, all will be fine. Don't stop learning languages, and American culture, but stay away from converting.
That is cause India is a hypocrite sometimes. They could have easily resettled these refugees in Nepali-speaking areas of India and since most are Hindus and since India is hindu majority they could have easily assimilated and would have no cultural issues. But they did not. Yet millions of illegal Bangladeshis live in India and the govt is not doing much.
They are Bhutanese people who are Nepali origin ? Why should we take them !!! It's the duty of Nepal to give citizenship to them. But they are still in refugee camps. India provided citizenship for Indian origin people who were exiled from Nigeria when dictator idi Amin took charge of the country..... Why Nepalis want India to give citizenship to Nepali origin people...!!! Don't you Nepali's always cry about India's dominance ? Now what happened then
Mo aile yo video heri raxu 2023 ma sarai maan xuyo 😢 mero ghar danabari ho tara pahile sibire vantho molai tha thiyena hjur harle ya samma dukha paunu vo tara teti khera mo pni sanu the tpai harko life aile dherai ramro xa hope garxu aajhai ramro hoss❤
I didn’t understand the history of why so many Nepali refugees came to settled in my home state Minnesota until I watched this video. As a nurse, I’ve worked with some Nepalis and they are very nice people. They tell me they are from Bhutan and tried to explained to me why they are refugees, but I didn’t understand the whole story. Now I do thanks to this wonder video.
Ramesh Thakuri don’t worry bro. Here in US, except older or Bhutan born refugees people they all are known and have identity as Nepali American citizens ( not Nepalese merican) for youths who were born in Nepal as refugee. They wouldn’t called as Bhutanese American ( youths that born in Nepal) since they were born as refugee. So they( Nepal born youths) called as Nepali American other than their Bhutan born parents because of their origin.
It made me sad to see them convert after watching them dance to their own songs. I can see why they'd take their lives. The emptiness of it all. You are what you are and can be nothing else not even for money a house and a car.
What does your vaunted Nepali culture have to offer? . Corruptions, strikes and insurgency, no rules no laws which basically led to the ruin of Nepal. They are far better off with western culture where they will learn to be accountable for their action, and hard work and respect for the rule of law.
So then WHY didn’t you people take them in?? Don’t talk about western culture like it’s dirty!! You did NOTHING to help your people except put them in camps!! You have FAKE concern now!!
Wow...you're tears is so powerful and so genuine brother Lacchu man Kandel, I'ld cry with you for the lost of your son. And for the way you have understood of the western christian and American culture. But unlike our culture we have the whole neighborhood that are come to gather to help out in the time of difficulty such as in your situation. It doesn't matter if its money,comfort for family members, cooking for the guess...etc we're all fetch in to help no matter what it is in such a difficult time for our neighbors like your.
ahh I m very sory to hear that people in refugee camps r suffering..... but I hope those people hv learnt a lot of lesson....these people hv burnt down schools n killed people in bhutan inwhich govt of bhutan had to force them to exile n to those nepali(lhotshampa in bhutan) who coperated with bhutan r nw living peacefully.... I m reli sory for those people in refugee camp...your action lead to suffering.....
Sad to hear those story ...being a Bhutanese ...I feel sorrow ...glad to hear who got refugee status in America n those who die in 1990 .....from my sad ...too sad ....this inject me sad in my nerves ...
These act is painful bro i am always trying to makw the nepali people not hate bhutan for we nepal amd bhutan are almost same we follow ur god lord buddha
This preacher ,when did we Nepalese said things about Bhutanese? I am from eastern Nepal and had lot of Bhutanese refugees as our teachers.we always gave them utmost respect.Shame on you for creating such a sick stories.
The reason why they refused to leave their country (Bhutan) is because they cannot follow the Bhutanese traditional custom, and religion and so on. But what are they doing in United States ? They converted to Christianity which is totally different from their own religion Hindu and they are learning English and they are starting to losing their own mother tongue called Nepalese. So what if they already did While they were in Bhutan? I don’t criticize any of those innocent people, rather political leaders among their group.
Yes .. it was those political leaders who took them away from their own place. It wasn't bhutan government who chased them. If it is so how come there are so many nepalis(lotshompas) still enjoying equal rights in Bhutan.
@Sabina Subedi How about your king in Nepal. Had this happened in Nepal, what would your king do? I read somewhere that there were lots of automatic weapons in the palace.
They are willing to change their faith in the US because it isn't their land so they have very less choice but in case of Bhutan it's different because Bhutan was their land as well so compromising in Bhutan would have been more difficult.. I think you belong to one of that ignorant drukpa community
they are thousands of Bhutanese Nepali still living happily in bhutan. And the country doesn't object on any of their demands. But these people chose to live as refugees because they're incapable of getting along with the rest. And it's an ugly truth.
Sujit Dahal Really most of the Nepalese who lived in southern area was kicked out....there are many Nepalese in eastern,western my friends are also Nepalese
These people had to languish their life in the makeshifts in Nepal for decades. Bhutanese government is one of the oppressive govt in the world. They heavily dependent with India and an Indian puppet country.These people were demanding for democracy,transparency and basic human rights because of that the king felt threaten. Bhutan has an autocratic ruler.Also these people were culturally and linguistically suppressed from the state machinery. Shame to Bhutan for this kind of atrocities and brutality.
Lol. Nepalese people demanding democracy and human rights in Bhutan. Ha ha. What a joke. They should demand that in Nepal. Bhutan has an Autocratic ruler !!! and what Kind ruler does Nepal have?? Must have read about the Nepalese prince machine gun down everyone in the Kathmandu palace including the king and the queen. The bhutanese Monarch is truly revered in Bhutan . You should hear it from real Bhutanese people and not from outsiders pretending to be Bhutanese. The Bhutanese King felt threatened??? Of course the King felt threatened for his people and the security of his nation when large influx of illegal and criminal nepalese migrants come to a peaceful nation. According to you Bhutans King is in the wrong because he felt threatened because he worries about the wellbeing of his people and its security. Where did you get your education from? The name has the title Dr. which means highly educated and most probably learned person. But the reasoning given here by the Dr. is cow dung. That title is highly inappropriate .
The refugees who were not allowed to stay in the country are the ones who rebelled against the King and demanded a part of the country to be given to them. As for I am concerned those who did not rebel are still living here and we do not have any problems anymore .
Oh so forcing your citizens of a different culture into your own bakkhu wearing culture is right?? Don't act like they rebelled for nothing lmao. And the whole "cultural cleansing" is a disgusting move by Bhutan, which speaks volumes of Bhutan's evil truth, not these innocent refugees.
@@peaceful_chaos14 Then why are you refugees people wearing bakkhu in America? Did American government force you refugees to wear Bakku in America? As far as we know America does not do that. In TH-cam videos from you refugees in America you people piously pose wearing bakkhus and the portrait of Bhutans King and queen on their walls? Your hypocrisy sees no bounds. remember you are against wearing bakkus and against the king while in Bhutan but suddenly in America you people change your tunes. Remember you people refused Bhutans culture and revolted against it? It shows how fake you people are. Actually it is not culture problem at all. You people wanted dominance in Bhutan just like in Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Sikkim. I dont even think most of you people are from Bhutan. Most probably from bordering places of India and from Nepal itself. Just to gain sympathy from the world they pose as bhutanese refugees so they will get visa to western countries. You all just write some nasty posts on social media in order for world to make believe that you guys are real Bhutanese and how evil Bhutan is to its people. We bhutanese people know what your real agenda is from the beginning. In Bhutan there is peace and harmony. There was a blot in those times which was created by your nepalese leaders. I believe our country has every right to check its genuine citizens from illegals just like every other country. Which is hated by those illegal nepalese migrants in Bhutan. At present day in Bhutan there are many legal Nepalese ( Lhotsampas) living like every other citizens. As a citizen of Bhutan we do not like when our peace loving nation is falsely slandered across the world. Those people posting fake stuffs on social media are either not genuinely bhutanese or are filled with half baked information. If this Aljezeera producer genuinely digs deeper , without being biased, he may come across something nasty planned by the Nepalese leaders to achieve their own selfish agenda.
Dang I definitely know what their going through. it can seem like an uphill battle but it does get better. atleast they have each other most people are all alone
If you go against your own country and you ask for independence, nobody would appreciate you. That’s like the immigrants given citizenship in America aNd later asking US for independence lol. Nepalese origin came from nepal. Given shelter by the modest king of Bhutan. That’s the history. Anyways, we are a very happy country under the leadership guidance of our wonderful kings. May peace prevail. Cheers my Nepalese refugee friends. 👍👍
@Sabina Subedi So? Whats wrong with tibetans? In Nepal, do you treat Tibetan refugees good? Your house has problem and you dare point fingers at your neighbors house. pathetic. First treat good to Tibetan refugees in Nepal and then think about lecturing others.
honestly, the side of the whole "refugee" term needs proper filtration. there are always two sides to a coin. there will be different versions from different perspective. This shouldn't be an issue to vulgar around. instead a helping hand would be better welcomed. just a friendly smile is a start. When this debate goes around there is no need for religion to be dragged into it. these words might sound like it is coming from a mind of a stoner but i can say this in my full senses, just spread them love. we all got plenty to share. peace
Please Bhutanese brothers and sisters,whatever you have got or given in America never insult Nepal and Nepalese,Nepal is your Mother land who gave you so much more to remember behind many difficulties.what hurt me most in this video is they are changing their religion and insulting Nepal but if you keep gong in new ways probably you will loose all your identities for the sake of money and some other facilities. Thanks.
Those refugees abandoned their own country and they insult the country who gave shelter for 20 years. If they have stayed in Bhutan they would not been through all these problems. Bhutan government never forcefully chased them. They refused to obey their own country's culture. I am not blaming all of them but to those leaders among themselves who dragged them to this situation. Innocents are always suffering because of those few people.
Are you sure they are Bhutanese refugees? Because from any side they don’t look like Bhutanese Their language,dress, appearance and even religion is of Nepal and India so how come they have been Bhutanese or are Bhutanese refugee They don’t look even for 5 percent like a Bhutanese
P C Nepalese people are a mix of Tibeten and indian ancestry. That’s why some look tibeten/Bhutanese/Chinese while some look Indian or some look mixed. This video focused on pretty much one family (brahmin/chettri family) so they looked more Indian so you can’t really generalise all Nepalese based of the one family you saw here. As for culture Bhutanese Buddhism is the same as Tibetan Buddhism, the same Buddhism followed in Nepal so you’re wrong. Some ethnic groups of Nepal follow Buddhism, some follow Hinduism, some follow both so you can’t really say their culture is different.
@@sshrrestthhha7266 He just proves that Bhutanese people have only one facial feature. That was the the reason why, Their king ethically cleansed the entire Nepalese Population, I mean most of the population.
This was exactly why they were ethnically cleansed from bhutan. Bhutan’s racist Tibetan-origin Buddhist government decides who is Bhutanese who is not based on where someone’s ancestral origin is
@@apostatethegreat.9398 Most of the population??? Get your facts right. You guys created a lie and believed in it. From where did you come up with such things? Of course from your leaders. you should pursue those leaders of yours and don't blame our king. Ethnically cleansed?? Do you even know the facts? What do you say to all those nepalese people living in Bhutan now? You know there are many nepalese people living in Bhutan right? Of course you know it and you wont mention it because it wont suit your agenda. You guys wanted to take over our country and dominate it. Being unsuccessful you play the refugee card. That also refugee in your own country Nepal? Its the first time in worlds history that people become refugee in their own country and claiming to be from another country. Why you people are not successful in destabilizing Bhutan was because the world has seen the facts. Your claims of blaming Bhutan simply don't add up. The fact is Bhutanese people are happy in Bhutan because it actually is nice country. There is no unrest in Bhutan like in Nepal or Nepali dominated surrounding states. If the world was to delve deeper into Bhutan and Nepali dominated states the facts will simply emerge who the real trouble makers were. In this part of the Himalayan region there are many nepalese people and they get agitated quite easily. Once agitated they don't mind chopping off heads. Bhutan is small country and less population. People don't have reason to get agitated. Hence no violence. Bhutan has every right to protect itself and its citizens. from harm. Like every country it will pursue criminals. Some nepalese people have committed crimes in Bhutan and ran away. Not all Nepalese people are bad but there are few bad apples in the basket. The younger Nepalese generation outside Bhutan are fed with those propaganda against Bhutan and its evident from their posts. Some may have been real victims of collateral damage but its understandable for choosing to side up with their own because at the end of the day they are, after all, Nepalese in blood. we in Bhutan will defend our own country from false allegations.
Tika Pun. Not sad at all. Life on earth might be hard but at least their eternal life will be saved. Good day my friend from wherever on earth you are located.
Good luck , brothers ,sisters, uncles , aunties , grannies , and everyone . Keep on fighting . There is always the bright side , keep on fighting until u see it .
Sad to see Bhutanese refugee Nepalese finding hard life in USA. Especially with language and Christian culture. I feel sorry to hear they suicide because of depression in American life. I wish they could still have their own Hindu culture and live happily. Sister, your documentary is soo touchy! Thank you for bringing this story among us !
Girl please. They had culture, traditions in the camps and were dying there too!! They are Americans now. They’ll make it!! Their home neighboring countries hated them. America helped them. It’s ok to embrace some of the culture of the ones who helped you.
it is very sad to see the Bhutanese refugee's life in USA, but the Nepalese government must realize how would Tibetan in Nepal feel about Nepalese government treatment of Tibetan.
Phurbu Tsewang I agree that the Nepalese government should have been more humane in its treatment of Tibetan refugees. However, let me add that the Tibetan refugees should also be more responsive to the sensitivities and national interests of the host nation, Nepal.
Are Bhutanese & tibetan same?? We don't have problem if tibetan refugees stay peacefully but everyone should respect law of land so do tibetans. If u guys protest in land of Nepal demanding free tibet do u except our armed forces to put garland on ur neck??
Royal Government of Bhutan did not kick any Nepali out of the country. Instead , group of Nepali went against the government by massacring hundreds of innocent people. After those unhuman deeds, they left the country to escape from the crime.
Pema Dorji lol ok get brainswashed. People living in Bhutan are same as North Korean. Worship your wangchuk god. Brainwashed people don't know they are brainwashed.
It's not a right news if you show only one side of the story. At least have a courtesy to mention what were the reasons behind having to send them out of the country.
How could those Nepalese called Bhutanese when they were not given citizenship of bhutan and it's because they don't want to follow any rules and cultures of bhutan to be the citizens of bhutan.
They were bhutanese right from first citizenship act of Bhutan 1958. May be few not. Their ancestors were from Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling not they. If they were Nepalese they would have live in their home or their uncle, brothers home in Nepal not in refugee camp..if tomorrow usa deport all Indians from USA will they live in refugee camp ..no they will come to own home. Cuz they r Indian who have home in India. But if today usa will deport American with Indian root, they will live in refugee camp in India cuz they already lost root in India.
@@rajivsarmah8413 Past is dead, future is dream. Now be calm and stay wherever you are now cuz I knw u r one of the refugees who dreams be Bhutanese again but you or ur ancestors have done wrong doing those days while other good Bhutanese Nepalese are still enjoying in the country
@@namgaydorji5870 I m Nepali speaking Indian not bhutanese refugee. I have only said why they were bhutanese n not Nepalese may be except some. Some lohtsampa leaders might be wrong in way to handle the crisis. But majority of refugee were common citizens. N lhotsampa did not opposed to follow rule of country but we're against culture n dress imposition which was done feeling they will support India like sikkims merger if did not come to mono culture . But Sikkim was princely state of British n british had put option to merge in future with referendum while Bhutan was Already full independent like Nepal from British era. Which was not possible to merge with India under UNO charter through any referendum. Leaders of lhotsampa n bhutanese govt could have find out way to solve crisis with understanding with commitment towards national integrity with open discuss n with commitment from lhotsampa to find out who is not citizen of Bhutan n to deport peacefully. May be there was some outer political force also which was barrier between govt n lhotsampa.
Very good documentary. 101 east is my favourite programme. I feel sorry for these people who are forced to lose their identity and live in a foreign hostile land. The only good thing is that some of them convert to Christianity. The faith in God will give them hope and strength to keep living and find peace in their hearts.
Work for your kids. Nice documentary. We here at the US offer just don't offer jobs and settlement but an entirely different approach to life. Ofcourse, the first settlers will always find it hard, hard to adjust with the language and culture but thoroughly and by systematic process you'll come to learn that American Dream isn't impossible but demands high level of hardwork and sacrifices. I hope you all the very best luck for you and your family's future. God Bless! Amen Edit: don't mind those racist people like the one you've seen in the video, there are good and bad everywhere. What matters is the determination to excel and get through. Best of luck once again.
And the Bhutanese here saying that they are not rly Bhutanese ... These were Nepalese taken into Bhutan long time back to build the roads there and stuffs and let to settle there .. And now after generations u say they are not Bhutanese ? Ask ur ancestors why did they ever take them in
Drup either u don't know much about ur own history or u were born way too late ..check ur history and check it again ... these Nepalese that u r calling r illegal immigrants were once taken in by ur country or infact asked to come in to help Bhutan prosper ...It just suprises me so much when Bhutan and the world media boasts so much about the gross domestic happiness idea of Bhutan .. beneath bhutan's smiling faces and happiness is a lot of cruelty
5000 are Bhutanese refugees? All settled in the last 7 years? I simply don't believe this statistic. Rochester--the city itself at least which is a hellhole-- lost over 10,000 people since 2000.
Mrs Sabitra Biswas you are a fighter!!. I have never heard about this incident before might be because they doesnt belong to more effective group but what i feel is that the Nepalese needs to revolt back for the same reason they have been thrown from their own country. They just took your honesty stupid nature into advantage
Then why Indian govt did not help or resettle Hindu Nepali origin Bhutanese refugees in India?? Since India is also Hindu majority country? Sometimes i feel India is a hypocrite country and we want "Hindu Rashtra". Hinduon ka khyaal to nahi rak sake aur hamein Hindu Rashtra chahiye! Shame. I say this as an Indian. Very sad.
@@7sunit These refugees were actually mostly Indian Nepalese living along Bhutanese border. they entered Bhutan illegally. Which means they didn't like India. They liked Bhutan. But they wanted to live in Bhutan in their own free life style. Like a person coming to your house and demanding your house to function according to his needs. You gotta know the truth.
Since i am really intrested in digging past and as per what i know about this case is that those people's real origin is from nepal. That's the reason why they have same language and celebrates every festival Nepal does. Back then india invited many workers from across the india-nepal border to their country. As during the time of 2nd king in Bhutan, Bhutan started development and construction of motor roads. India and Bhutan have such a good relationship and india invited those people to Bhutan during that days to help Bhutan construct many motor roads and other development as side worker. Our beloved kind king let those people stay in our country; the sourthern part of Bhutan. Thus they are called as "LHOTSHAMPAS". (LHO= SOUTHERN, TSHAMPAS = SETTLERS). It's been long that they have stayed in our country. Yet we Bhutanese plus the king and the government had no restrictions for them. But then every country got their own rules and regulations. And in Bhutan there are various types of people yet to preserve the culture and traditions of the country we are and have to wear our national dress in SCHOOL, MONSATRIES, OFFICE and DURING SPECIAL OCCASIONS. During our 4th kings time. Since we have high respect to our culture and tradition. Our king came up with a idea called " One people, One nation." Where all people living in Bhutan will be united as one having national language as "DZONGKHA" NATIONAL DRESS GHO FOR BOYS AND KIRA FOR GIRLS. When all the people living in EAST,WEST AND NORTHERN BHUTAN accepted the idea of our 4th king many of the LHOTSHAMPAS started to revolt. They went against and wore their own dress. They rebelled and told that the want whole sourthern part of Bhutan. They told that they will have their own national dress and national language. The came as side worker, we accepted them as pur family and they try'na take advantage of it. Do you think it is fair?? [ ] Many of the LHOTSHAMPAS left BHUTAN WILINGLY because of them many of our LHOTSHAMPAS are chased as well. This is the ugly truth. And the FACT for Bhutan in not accepting them back in our country. [ ] Still then few years back our government decided to make a deal and call all those people who didn't rebell yet we have to chase them during that time back in our country. A team from Bhutan went to their place to get them. But Bhutanese OFFICIALS GOT INJURED AND ATTACKED by them at their place. Luckily Those BHUTANESE officials reach back Bhutan. Now dear viewers please think wisely before judging BHUTAN. And Think what action would you take if you were the leader of Bhutan. And one important fact. There are still alot LHOTSHAMPAS living in Bhutan 🇧🇹 very happy. Being a religious country no leader of our country would chase half of them without any reason. Thank you.
When I watch the documentary I feel there something wrong. The way they talk and wear not 100% bhutanese people. Thank you for explanation. In my country we also had a lot of refugee who don't respect the law and fight again the real residents and stole the land of the main residence.
It’s important to look after their mental health issues as the cultural differences is too overwhelming for them! And the stigma about mental health issues is prevalent everywhere and it’s sad and disappointing.
Nobody forced them. They could go back but they’re only here because of their children. They want better future for their children and grandchildren and so on.
from what i believe...the people who were thrown out of Bhutan were not really bhutanese..they are the ones who settled near boarder areas and claming that they are bhutanese...some people have became a threat to the country and because of that they were chased out by the people of bhutan..its NOT because of ethnic issues..if it is the case then why there are still nepalis doing in bhutan...need to do proper research al jazeera
gakeey tso you have already enough terrorized those remaining in Bhutan now. Once you kicked out these people,you have significantly lowered their number to suppress culturally. These people are legally migrated to Bhutan with a treaty between two countries many centuries ago. Bhutanese dukpas are claim to be Buddhists but you don’t follow the basic tenets of Buddhism.
Isn't that funny ? In Bhutan they rebelled against Bhutan and its monarch but in America they hung the portrait of Bhutans Monarch. They are not real bhutanese . They are Indian nepalese and Nepalese from Nepal . remember the refugees are supposing to be anti Bhutanese. UNHRC gave citizens to wrong people. lol
lol nope, read ur history good. And we Bhutanese don't kill our royal families like you Nepalese. we are totally two different class of people, you guys the lower and we the upper.
Ugyen Dorji Well u guys are racist by diving people as upper and lower class. Defending is our country is not a problem....The main issue is how u achieve that goal. If u are hurting someone's feelings mentally or physically, then yes it is totally wrong.
+Kaskinepal the problem was not with having different culture or ethinicity.....we still do respect their culture...the problem came when the y joined forces with the illegal immgrients to over throw the gov and utterly betrayed us...
+Kaskinepal the problem was not with having different culture or ethinicity.....we still do respect their culture...the problem came when the y joined forces with the illegal immgrients to over throw the gov and utterly betrayed us...
where every one is eating will u just be there n sit... one nation one people was the notion during those time.. bhutan have their culture and those people who follows them are bhutanese ... in bhutan there must be bhutanese .. what you want a cat to live in the water..
WoW A Sense of Belonging Comes After Converting into Christianity.}}. In 1st. place They Chose To Continue living with there Hindu Identity n got into alll these Troubles on that jeopardised life !! .. surprisingly Today People Seems To be losing same dignity pride & identity coz. converting to there Religion is very little what Generous Americans are asking back for there Courtesy N such generosity to humanity
AL ..plzz try to pickup real stories and event..rather posting roasting news and fake..if u want a real reason why they chase of come and so interview with bhutanesw govermwnt ..then publish the vesio
As if Bhutanese government give interviews. Bhutan regime hide like rats because they know they are guilty. Even we Bhutanese refugees appreciate if Bhutan government gives interviews
The Nepalese Preacher is a same to Christianity... His Preaching about how Nepal And Nepalese had treated butanese is not true. As a Christian I am ashamed of you.
Of course, you'd be depressed and suicidal if you lived in a place where you can't relate a thing and there's nothing for you to do. I wonder if the organization who helped them get into the US saw that coming. I wish they were moved in a place somewhere close to nature and warmer where they can do farming. At least that would make them busy and can actually relate to that kind of work. There's no better future for them in that ghetto residence especially for the old people. They just sit all day and think about death.
The other neighbor countries wouldn’t take or help them. Great America blessed them, took them out of camps. Nepal, India, China, Pakistan, Bhutan, Tibet... no love OR interest in them. Throw always for over 2 decades. Praise be to God, Jesus, they will become Americans now. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. America sees their pain, and potential.
I understand the father of the young man that died is heart broken, but blaming the USA for his death isn’t right. Learn the languages do try to belong in the American community. Sticking only to your own is comfortable but it’s not adapting..
There are lots of lhotshampa in Bhutan who are very grateful to the country and the Kings and they wear our national dress very proudly. No one in Bhutan is forced to stop studing while the education is free and you don't need NOC to get into schools and colleges. There are still some lhotshampa who are doctors, army officer and etc who didn't ran away.
@@apostatethegreat.9398 lol. According to people like you every bhutanese are from Tibet and even the king is from Tibet. Hence you nepalese people should have more rights in Bhutan than the bhutanese people whose ancestors lived there for generations and fought off invaders from Tibet. Are you even educated? The same source that fed you these lies were responsible for all these troubles from the beginning. Your source never told you how Bhutan was good to all its citizens ( of course some laws apply ). Pity. Now with those fake information you will spew more hatred and create more discontent. Are you really ignorant or adding fuel to the fire. If you genuinely love nepalese people then please get proper education and genuine facts. Spread love not hatred. There are many ethnic nepalese ( Lhotosampas ) living in Bhutan. Don't start what your earlier selfish nepalese leaders did and create disharmony. They didn't love love innocent nepalese people they loved their own agenda.
Savithra is one tough grandma. It's so heart warming to see her resilience, and how adaptive she and her family is to a sea change like the US. I hope everything works out for them!
she's very lucky to have gone to same city as her city and other friends. She has immediate support and won't have to suffer as much from the depression and loneliness others have had to face. And to think, there are millions of refugees around the world just like these Napali Bhutanese.
the main reason for the depression is a cultural difference that they could not adjust... please allow them to have their own culture and religion...
They weren't invited here to have their own culture, it's a shady business of cheap labor funded by Big Corps, Mega Churches, and so on. Big corporations will have 2 generations or 3 generations of their families working like a donkey for them and earning barely anything. They would not send any money back to their "so-called country" because they got no one there. They pay taxes and many don't even have any idea of filing their taxes back for years. Whenever there are more factories opening in the West or they need some cheap labor, they will come up with this design.
Just thought I would share my long story short: I am a Nepali Bhutanese refugee and is a u.s citizen now. I was just a 12 year old kid when I left Nepal. I was sad to leave my friends behind but also excited to see new country. Back in Nepal, we were taught English, Nepali , dzonkha etc in school. I never understood why we had to learn Dzongkha. I always had this thing in my mind that if the king of Bhutan, father of the now king, don’t know their names but whoever the king was at that time. He chased ppl out and that’s how my parent and grandparents had to leave Bhutan. I never understood why their language was given a priority when they didn’t want us in their country. My parents always talked good about bhutan and it’s places. I won’t lie, to be honest, I used to curse the king who chased ppl out of the country. I used to curse him because we were in so poor state . Some Nepali ppl would call us with horrible names, bully us, just becayse we were a refugee. As a kid, this things could affect you, you know. And I used to think if it wasn’t for the king who chased ppl out, we wouldn’t have gone through difficult situations. Somehow my dad got separated with his sisters who are still in Bhutan. Maybe it was the part of the reason why I hated Bhutan’s king at such a young age but I also liked listening to my moms story : her entire youth spent in Bhutan. How their lifeStyle was etc etc I used to get curious of how beautiful bhutan is as she would tell me. At times I didn’t like the way they adored Bhutan so much but now I know why they love it so much. They were born there, spent their entire childhood there just like I was born in Nepal and I spent half of my childhood in Nepal. They have so much love for their birthplace just like I do. Now that I’m 24 years old, I don’t hate Bhutan’s king, I guess I have matured a well enough now lol. Now I think that He had his own reasons to kick the ppl out. I don’t blame him nor India or Nepal. Ppl had their own reasons to leave Bhutan whether of fear of losing life or their wives/daughters being raped or just because of the clothes that they made it mandatory to wear.
Now I’ve come to completely different country and it’s been so freaking long years, I don’t care about what happened in the past but at the same time This kinda documentary brings back memories. We didn’t have enough money back in Nepal but somehow we were still happy in little things that we used to find joy in. It’s been 12 years that I haven’t been to Nepal. I’ve wondered how much have changed, maybe completely. But I will definitely go back to visit someday. P.S thanks to the internet. my dad gets to see and talk to his sisters through fb.
Very true
Your right
Loved reading every single word of your comment @RoseLimbu. You along with all the Nepalese-speaking people who had to leave Bhutan sure have endured a lot at such an early age. There are many Nepalese-speaking Bhutanese here in Canada too and I never thought much about this topic. But after watching a couple of documentaries in succession, I learned a lot even though I used to hear a lot in news during my early youth about the problem while never paying much attention. Kudos to you for having matured so well! I hope you go back to Nepal for a visit, after all, birthplace has a special meaning.
Sad man it was done bcs some of the bhutanese nepali esxpically the tribe leaders poisned their peoples mind making them revolt we all know bhutan is small country our identity is wht keeping us a idenpendent fountry but many of nepali where not understanding that's wgy my king took a big step but rest assured there are still many nepali living here we are like brothers we love each other and they follow hindusim but also respecting buddhism
It's a shame so little people know about the plight of Bhutanese refugees
Stay strong bro
The Nepalese preacher of that church is so stupid, Nepal give him a shelter for 25 years but as soon as he reached there begin to criticized the land and culture where he live for several years. He should know Bhutan through him out because of the cultural and religion differences. So try to be inclusive and learn to respect all culture so again you should have to face any problem in your life, for the Nepalese origin Bhutanese who are there i would like to say learn to enjoy the life be happy holding american citizenship, work hard for you and your family. life will definitely good there then in camp, be in touch with Nepal.
Benu you say right words, I agree with you.
True. Such a hypocritical guy. Nepal still gave him shelter, even though that might not have been upto the standards of the US. Besides, Nepalese people don't hate Bhutanese in Nepal, they are more sympathetic for what they have gone through.
yes ,actually, life wil be worse for them in US, all these christian missionaries want to do is convert them and exploit, the real intention is not to help them
Benu Khatri money isn't important to most refugee a sense of purpose and identy is way more important. I truely hope eveyone will find some sort of closure and live happy lives and not forget their culture or who their are.
The reason why they where exiled
thank god , the ladies didn't understand the man. it would have broke thier heart.
+Allie Gurung I think they understood clearly and it did hurt and scare them. A perfect example of the "Black" woe is me, victim attitude we in America deal with daily by this portion of our populace... Eventually the women will see the "Crack-head" who yelled at them for what he is...
I mean he clearly was on drugs so if the ladies realized that, then they should know that his opinions don't even matter lol
Yeah First thing you want to see in america isnt a black man shouting at them. Now they will have a different view for black people
the ladies i hope understand the sinister plot of the chrisitan missionaries whose sole aim is to convert these poor folks, they donot want to help them, most catholic centers here are harvesting souls as to replace the atheist population of church going americans, i hope nepalese hindus smell the coffee as soon as possible
A black man being racist is just cute, I’m pretty sure no one gets offended by a racist black person.
Well being from Rochester, I left a long time ago because there is no economy there anymore sadly. Most of the city itself is a ghetto, with the suburbs livable but aren't what they used to be. I can understand why they get depressed. Frankly I'm surprised they don't get settled in more rural places with mountains. They would probably be happier.
Beautiful and touching. I know America is hard to adapt, but I have high hope for the children. I just feel sad that many of them converted to Christianity, but I understand their decisions in the strange land. I just did not want them to lose too much of themselves in America. Thanks Al Jazeera for a wonderful piece.
To all my Bhutanese refugees brother, sister, mother and father. Everything will be all right soon,one day your children and grandchildren will grow up, make huge different in this world and make every American proud.
make murika great again!
They are forced to change their country, forced to change their culture, religion and society.
thank you for sharing me and my people’s stories to the world
Dear Bhutanese refugees, rise like a phoenix from the ashes of your past! The USA has surely earned good karma by resettling these people and giving them an opportunity to start new lives...
First, USA took you in does not mean you have to change the religion. There are folks who try to take advantage of you but stay strong. Be proud of what you are. I have been to Church, Mosque many times but I am what I am. A proud Hindu!! I respect all religion and their beliefs, so does Christians should.
I think the young kid who committed suicide was -- may be they were coercing him to change his religion. Not everybody is sellout, give these innocents a break and don't force or make them discard what they are and they believed in for generations. I wish there were some Nepalese (or Hindu) community to reach out to them. Perhaps, that would help them a little bit. Stay strong my Nepalese speaking folks, it's just few years. Once you get hang of it, all will be fine. Don't stop learning languages, and American culture, but stay away from converting.
That's their choice, it's freedom.
@@thanksmelaterdonaldtrump445 and who is forcing them not to eat???
@Crazy Joe lmao your country has one of the most people living under minimum wage suffering to not get food
Hypocrisy
@Crazy Joe lmao as if I am from mumbai
In fact not even india😂😂
I am converted to hindu and proud of it
@Crazy Joe you visited dharavi and assumed the whole mumbai...😂😂...Being Indian...I m not angry just perplexed by your ignorance...toward India
I was shocked as to why India rejected these Bhutanse of Nepali descent.
India usually accepts refugees.
That is cause India is a hypocrite sometimes. They could have easily resettled these refugees in Nepali-speaking areas of India and since most are Hindus and since India is hindu majority they could have easily assimilated and would have no cultural issues. But they did not. Yet millions of illegal Bangladeshis live in India and the govt is not doing much.
Simple, they don't want Nepalese power growing around north east India. Sikkim Darjeeling Bhutan Assam goes Nepalese it's hard for them to control
They are Bhutanese people who are Nepali origin ? Why should we take them !!!
It's the duty of Nepal to give citizenship to them. But they are still in refugee camps.
India provided citizenship for Indian origin people who were exiled from Nigeria when dictator idi Amin took charge of the country.....
Why Nepalis want India to give citizenship to Nepali origin people...!!! Don't you Nepali's always cry about India's dominance ? Now what happened then
Mo aile yo video heri raxu 2023 ma sarai maan xuyo 😢 mero ghar danabari ho tara pahile sibire vantho molai tha thiyena hjur harle ya samma dukha paunu vo tara teti khera mo pni sanu the tpai harko life aile dherai ramro xa hope garxu aajhai ramro hoss❤
I didn’t understand the history of why so many Nepali refugees came to settled in my home state Minnesota until I watched this video. As a nurse, I’ve worked with some Nepalis and they are very nice people. They tell me they are from Bhutan and tried to explained to me why they are refugees, but I didn’t understand the whole story. Now I do thanks to this wonder video.
@@insight7232 like you’re a Tibetan immigrant yourself
@@insight7232 I don't understand why you Tibetan immigrants think you belong to south asia green land. You being to desert of Tibet.
@@insight7232 lol lol 😂 you are not ethnic Bhutanese, you are ethnic-Tibetan Bhutanese. Stop fooling yourself and people.
they were forced to leave their country, and now they are being forced to leave their culture and as a whole their total identity
As a Nepalese I 'm much more worried about the future of Bhutanese refugees whose identity is declining and messing with westerns culture.
Ramesh Thakuri don’t worry bro. Here in US, except older or Bhutan born refugees people they all are known and have identity as Nepali American citizens ( not Nepalese merican) for youths who were born in Nepal as refugee. They wouldn’t called as Bhutanese American ( youths that born in Nepal) since they were born as refugee. So they( Nepal born youths) called as Nepali American other than their Bhutan born parents because of their origin.
It made me sad to see them convert after watching them dance to their own songs. I can see why they'd take their lives. The emptiness of it all. You are what you are and can be nothing else not even for money a house and a car.
What does your vaunted Nepali culture have to offer? . Corruptions, strikes and insurgency, no rules no laws which basically led to the ruin of Nepal. They are far better off with western culture where they will learn to be accountable for their action, and hard work and respect for the rule of law.
So then WHY didn’t you people take them in?? Don’t talk about western culture like it’s dirty!! You did NOTHING to help your people except put them in camps!! You have FAKE concern now!!
ezpic2 totally agree with you! They are clearly Nepalese and people in Nepal don’t even take care their own people! What a selfish country!
Wow...you're tears is so powerful and so genuine brother Lacchu man Kandel, I'ld cry with you for the lost of your son. And for the way you have understood of the western christian and American culture. But unlike our culture we have the whole neighborhood that are come to gather to help out in the time of difficulty such as in your situation. It doesn't matter if its money,comfort for family members, cooking for the guess...etc we're all fetch in to help no matter what it is in such a difficult time for our neighbors like your.
It hurts to listen at 16:00 for what we have never mis-treated there here in Nepal. C'on there's a limit in faking..
R u Indian ?
This has happened
I wouldn't say all Nepalese but there were some of them who did that
ahh I m very sory to hear that people in refugee camps r suffering..... but I hope those people hv learnt a lot of lesson....these people hv burnt down schools n killed people in bhutan inwhich govt of bhutan had to force them to exile n to those nepali(lhotshampa in bhutan) who coperated with bhutan r nw living peacefully.... I m reli sory for those people in refugee camp...your action lead to suffering.....
look at refugee coordinator tryng to lure rest into christianity
yes
Disgusting.
Many of the Nepalese people in Bhutan also are Christian - I don't know why..
Sad to hear those story ...being a Bhutanese ...I feel sorrow ...glad to hear who got refugee status in America n those who die in 1990 .....from my sad ...too sad ....this inject me sad in my nerves ...
None hates bhutaneese in Nepal
But we always nepal people spreading hate towards bhutan whenever the country starts to get a good name
so sad to hear it....i think nepali govt should take them as a nepali ...bcoz they are same with us...same culture.language..everything...think it .
coz they are ur people only not Bhutanese
truth hurts :)
I think nepali gov dont take them becouse they cant afford.
@@ttrieds8023 True and false no country should take refugees
They didn’t want them. That’s the sad part. Not Nepal, India, Tibet, nor China... no body wanted to help them.
wow i never knew about those people.. this kind of information are never heard in bhutan..
Really? Your king ethnically cleansed 20% of the population of your country, back in the days and you've never heard about it?
@@apostatethegreat.9398 it's not talked about and it isn't taught in schools. It's never mentioned publicly so many people don't know about it.
@@LyDoi365 So, now you knew it. How do you feel about it?
These act is painful bro i am always trying to makw the nepali people not hate bhutan for we nepal amd bhutan are almost same we follow ur god lord buddha
Heart touching 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
This preacher ,when did we Nepalese said things about Bhutanese? I am from eastern Nepal and had lot of Bhutanese refugees as our teachers.we always gave them utmost respect.Shame on you for creating such a sick stories.
Huge difference in life
It's not easy to pick a new culture
Sabitra's words are so wise
Yes my grandma is very wise🙂
People better stop criticizing one another. They are living here in US happily and that's what matter.
The reason why they refused to leave their country (Bhutan) is because they cannot follow the Bhutanese traditional custom, and religion and so on. But what are they doing in United States ?
They converted to Christianity which is totally different from their own religion Hindu and they are learning English and they are starting to losing their own mother tongue called Nepalese. So what if they already did While they were in Bhutan?
I don’t criticize any of those innocent people, rather political leaders among their group.
Yes .. it was those political leaders who took them away from their own place. It wasn't bhutan government who chased them. If it is so how come there are so many nepalis(lotshompas) still enjoying equal rights in Bhutan.
It seems no one wanted them. America helped them. Leave them alone. They are Americans now.
This film is beautiful. Thank you for shinning light on this issue!
result of bhutanese autocracy against the poor people.....
Actually its a result of biting on hand that feeds you
@Sabina Subedi How about your king in Nepal. Had this happened in Nepal, what would your king do? I read somewhere that there were lots of automatic weapons in the palace.
They are willing to change their faith in the U.S while they were not even willing to change into Bhutanese clothes back in Bhutan... how ironic.
They are willing to change their faith in the US because it isn't their land so they have very less choice but in case of Bhutan it's different because Bhutan was their land as well so compromising in Bhutan would have been more difficult.. I think you belong to one of that ignorant drukpa community
Nepal and Bhutan doesn't share border,how come they arrive in Nepal without passing through India.
they are thousands of Bhutanese Nepali still living happily in bhutan. And the country doesn't object on any of their demands. But these people chose to live as refugees because they're incapable of getting along with the rest. And it's an ugly truth.
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Are you sure...Can you tell me the total population of nepalese ethinc people living in bhutan?
LOL
ten pen I agree they happily choose to be refugees. yah that's right
Sujit Dahal Really most of the Nepalese who lived in southern area was kicked out....there are many Nepalese in eastern,western my friends are also Nepalese
Poor Ishwari . I broke into tears hearing you. Stay strong sis!!
Such a brave soul Sabitra.
Wish her great life ahead.
These people had to languish their life in the makeshifts in Nepal for decades. Bhutanese government is one of the oppressive govt in the world. They heavily dependent with India and an Indian puppet country.These people were demanding for democracy,transparency and basic human rights because of that the king felt threaten. Bhutan has an autocratic ruler.Also these people were culturally and linguistically suppressed from the state machinery. Shame to Bhutan for this kind of atrocities and brutality.
Ram 😂😂😂
Don't blame blindly on ur adamant stand of conviction? ?
Indian puppet ??? Who are the Chinese puppets oh yea Nepal .
Lol. Nepalese people demanding democracy and human rights in Bhutan. Ha ha. What a joke. They should demand that in Nepal. Bhutan has an Autocratic ruler !!! and what Kind ruler does Nepal have?? Must have read about the Nepalese prince machine gun down everyone in the Kathmandu palace including the king and the queen. The bhutanese Monarch is truly revered in Bhutan . You should hear it from real Bhutanese people and not from outsiders pretending to be Bhutanese. The Bhutanese King felt threatened??? Of course the King felt threatened for his people and the security of his nation when large influx of illegal and criminal nepalese migrants come to a peaceful nation. According to you Bhutans King is in the wrong because he felt threatened because he worries about the wellbeing of his people and its security. Where did you get your education from? The name has the title Dr. which means highly educated and most probably learned person. But the reasoning given here by the Dr. is cow dung. That title is highly inappropriate .
The refugees who were not allowed to stay in the country are the ones who rebelled against the King and demanded a part of the country to be given to them.
As for I am concerned those who did not rebel are still living here and we do not have any problems anymore .
Oh so forcing your citizens of a different culture into your own bakkhu wearing culture is right?? Don't act like they rebelled for nothing lmao. And the whole "cultural cleansing" is a disgusting move by Bhutan, which speaks volumes of Bhutan's evil truth, not these innocent refugees.
Qüëëñ Bëë you bhotay don't have no knowledge of what really happened.
@@peaceful_chaos14 Then why are you refugees people wearing bakkhu in America? Did American government force you refugees to wear Bakku in America? As far as we know America does not do that. In TH-cam videos from you refugees in America you people piously pose wearing bakkhus and the portrait of Bhutans King and queen on their walls? Your hypocrisy sees no bounds. remember you are against wearing bakkus and against the king while in Bhutan but suddenly in America you people change your tunes. Remember you people refused Bhutans culture and revolted against it? It shows how fake you people are. Actually it is not culture problem at all. You people wanted dominance in Bhutan just like in Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Sikkim. I dont even think most of you people are from Bhutan. Most probably from bordering places of India and from Nepal itself. Just to gain sympathy from the world they pose as bhutanese refugees so they will get visa to western countries. You all just write some nasty posts on social media in order for world to make believe that you guys are real Bhutanese and how evil Bhutan is to its people. We bhutanese people know what your real agenda is from the beginning. In Bhutan there is peace and harmony. There was a blot in those times which was created by your nepalese leaders. I believe our country has every right to check its genuine citizens from illegals just like every other country. Which is hated by those illegal nepalese migrants in Bhutan. At present day in Bhutan there are many legal Nepalese ( Lhotsampas) living like every other citizens. As a citizen of Bhutan we do not like when our peace loving nation is falsely slandered across the world. Those people posting fake stuffs on social media are either not genuinely bhutanese or are filled with half baked information. If this Aljezeera producer genuinely digs deeper , without being biased, he may come across something nasty planned by the Nepalese leaders to achieve their own selfish agenda.
Dang I definitely know what their going through. it can seem like an uphill battle but it does get better. atleast they have each other most people are all alone
If you go against your own country and you ask for independence, nobody would appreciate you. That’s like the immigrants given citizenship in America aNd later asking US for independence lol. Nepalese origin came from nepal. Given shelter by the modest king of Bhutan. That’s the history. Anyways, we are a very happy country under the leadership guidance of our wonderful kings. May peace prevail. Cheers my Nepalese refugee friends. 👍👍
This incident responsible to Bhutan government
Oh. The genuine refugees are from Vietnam, Cambodia, laos, . First of all all Bhutanese are still in Bhutan .
@Sabina Subedi So? Whats wrong with tibetans? In Nepal, do you treat Tibetan refugees good? Your house has problem and you dare point fingers at your neighbors house. pathetic. First treat good to Tibetan refugees in Nepal and then think about lecturing others.
honestly, the side of the whole "refugee" term needs proper filtration.
there are always two sides to a coin. there will be different versions from different perspective. This shouldn't be an issue to vulgar around. instead a helping hand would be better welcomed. just a friendly smile is a start. When this debate goes around there is no need for religion to be dragged into it. these words might sound like it is coming from a mind of a stoner but i can say this in my full senses, just spread them love. we all got plenty to share.
peace
Please Bhutanese brothers and sisters,whatever you have got or given in America never insult Nepal and Nepalese,Nepal is your Mother land who gave you so much more to remember behind many difficulties.what hurt me most in this video is they are changing their religion and insulting Nepal but if you keep gong in new ways probably you will loose all your identities for the sake of money and some other facilities.
Thanks.
Those refugees abandoned their own country and they insult the country who gave shelter for 20 years. If they have stayed in Bhutan they would not been through all these problems. Bhutan government never forcefully chased them. They refused to obey their own country's culture. I am not blaming all of them but to those leaders among themselves who dragged them to this situation. Innocents are always suffering because of those few people.
Can we have an update on Savitri Devi?
Are you sure they are Bhutanese refugees?
Because from any side they don’t look like Bhutanese
Their language,dress, appearance and even religion is of Nepal and India so how come they have been Bhutanese or are Bhutanese refugee
They don’t look even for 5 percent like a Bhutanese
P C Nepalese people are a mix of Tibeten and indian ancestry. That’s why some look tibeten/Bhutanese/Chinese while some look Indian or some look mixed. This video focused on pretty much one family (brahmin/chettri family) so they looked more Indian so you can’t really generalise all Nepalese based of the one family you saw here.
As for culture Bhutanese Buddhism is the same as Tibetan Buddhism, the same Buddhism followed in Nepal so you’re wrong. Some ethnic groups of Nepal follow Buddhism, some follow Hinduism, some follow both so you can’t really say their culture is different.
@@sshrrestthhha7266 He just proves that Bhutanese people have only one facial feature. That was the the reason why, Their king ethically cleansed the entire Nepalese Population, I mean most of the population.
This was exactly why they were ethnically cleansed from bhutan. Bhutan’s racist Tibetan-origin Buddhist government decides who is Bhutanese who is not based on where someone’s ancestral origin is
@@apostatethegreat.9398 Most of the population??? Get your facts right. You guys created a lie and believed in it. From where did you come up with such things? Of course from your leaders. you should pursue those leaders of yours and don't blame our king. Ethnically cleansed?? Do you even know the facts? What do you say to all those nepalese people living in Bhutan now? You know there are many nepalese people living in Bhutan right? Of course you know it and you wont mention it because it wont suit your agenda. You guys wanted to take over our country and dominate it. Being unsuccessful you play the refugee card. That also refugee in your own country Nepal? Its the first time in worlds history that people become refugee in their own country and claiming to be from another country. Why you people are not successful in destabilizing Bhutan was because the world has seen the facts. Your claims of blaming Bhutan simply don't add up. The fact is Bhutanese people are happy in Bhutan because it actually is nice country. There is no unrest in Bhutan like in Nepal or Nepali dominated surrounding states. If the world was to delve deeper into Bhutan and Nepali dominated states the facts will simply emerge who the real trouble makers were. In this part of the Himalayan region there are many nepalese people and they get agitated quite easily. Once agitated they don't mind chopping off heads. Bhutan is small country and less population. People don't have reason to get agitated. Hence no violence. Bhutan has every right to protect itself and its citizens. from harm. Like every country it will pursue criminals. Some nepalese people have committed crimes in Bhutan and ran away. Not all Nepalese people are bad but there are few bad apples in the basket. The younger Nepalese generation outside Bhutan are fed with those propaganda against Bhutan and its evident from their posts. Some may have been real victims of collateral damage but its understandable for choosing to side up with their own because at the end of the day they are, after all, Nepalese in blood. we in Bhutan will defend our own country from false allegations.
They were fled from Bhutan due to their culture and in us also they are 😞
Sad about people r changing into Christian for life line
Tika Pun. Not sad at all. Life on earth might be hard but at least their eternal life will be saved. Good day my friend from wherever on earth you are located.
Sad?? That's their choice. Let them alone
they r forced too, those christian centers in america are looking for new souls to harvest as america is growing atheist
@@thanksmelaterdonaldtrump445 hence the 20% of sucide is down to lose of culture and who they are changing religion is making matters worse.
Ironic
Good luck , brothers ,sisters, uncles , aunties , grannies , and everyone . Keep on fighting . There is always the bright side , keep on fighting until u see it .
Its more of like they chased away themselves and not all of them. Every nation would protect its people and country.
Just like almighty India protects u
Where is Bhutan? Is it a country or state of China. Never heard of it.
Football Soccer
Bhutan is a country but Nepal is puppet state of India
Football Soccer
Read my reply bro carefully...."puppet"
Sonam Choden nobody cares lmfo.
Sad to see Bhutanese refugee Nepalese finding hard life in USA. Especially with language and Christian culture.
I feel sorry to hear they suicide because of depression in American life.
I wish they could still have their own Hindu culture and live happily.
Sister, your documentary is soo touchy! Thank you for bringing this story among us !
be proud of your identity!! stay strong!! do not let people take away your religion or your culture!!
Girl please. They had culture, traditions in the camps and were dying there too!! They are Americans now. They’ll make it!! Their home neighboring countries hated them. America helped them. It’s ok to embrace some of the culture of the ones who helped you.
it is very sad to see the Bhutanese refugee's life in USA, but the Nepalese government must realize how would Tibetan in Nepal feel about Nepalese government treatment of Tibetan.
Phurbu Tsewang I agree that the Nepalese government should have been more humane in its treatment of Tibetan refugees. However, let me add that the Tibetan refugees should also be more responsive to the sensitivities and national interests of the host nation, Nepal.
Nepal has signed on treaty with both India & china that her land vl not be used against these neighbour so
Are Bhutanese & tibetan same??
We don't have problem if tibetan refugees stay peacefully but everyone should respect law of land so do tibetans.
If u guys protest in land of Nepal demanding free tibet do u except our armed forces to put garland on ur neck??
This happened because of India
@Please help me reach 10 subscribers without a video wow so you need India's permission to fight also? Dumbass
Ther are refugee, doesn't mean you need to convert them. Please stop converting them.
People like this- good people that arent involved in a death cult im glad come to America. Welcome!
Royal Government of Bhutan did not kick any Nepali out of the country. Instead , group of Nepali went against the government by massacring hundreds of innocent people. After those unhuman deeds, they left the country to escape from the crime.
Jigme Tenzin It is what you have been told. Not what you have known.
Do they teach these bullshits in your history book??
No.. we lived through this bullshit.. to know what you guys really are. "BULLSHIT!!!"
Pema Dorji lol ok get brainswashed. People living in Bhutan are same as North Korean. Worship your wangchuk god. Brainwashed people don't know they are brainwashed.
Near future half Bhutan would go to china and half to India.
It's not a right news if you show only one side of the story. At least have a courtesy to mention what were the reasons behind having to send them out of the country.
Fleeing people to a new land without them knowing the language, let alone the culture is something understandably unclear what's happening.
That's why school exists?
How could those Nepalese called Bhutanese when they were not given citizenship of bhutan and it's because they don't want to follow any rules and cultures of bhutan to be the citizens of bhutan.
@Jayraj Joshi and you are replying on my comment without knowing anything about it. Good Nepalese are still in our country happily.
@Jayraj JoshiCalm down and first visit bhutan and research and then talk. You don't know anything about it.
They were bhutanese right from first citizenship act of Bhutan 1958. May be few not. Their ancestors were from Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling not they. If they were Nepalese they would have live in their home or their uncle, brothers home in Nepal not in refugee camp..if tomorrow usa deport all Indians from USA will they live in refugee camp ..no they will come to own home. Cuz they r Indian who have home in India. But if today usa will deport American with Indian root, they will live in refugee camp in India cuz they already lost root in India.
@@rajivsarmah8413 Past is dead, future is dream. Now be calm and stay wherever you are now cuz I knw u r one of the refugees who dreams be Bhutanese again but you or ur ancestors have done wrong doing those days while other good Bhutanese Nepalese are still enjoying in the country
@@namgaydorji5870 I m Nepali speaking Indian not bhutanese refugee. I have only said why they were bhutanese n not Nepalese may be except some. Some lohtsampa leaders might be wrong in way to handle the crisis. But majority of refugee were common citizens. N lhotsampa did not opposed to follow rule of country but we're against culture n dress imposition which was done feeling they will support India like sikkims merger if did not come to mono culture . But Sikkim was princely state of British n british had put option to merge in future with referendum while Bhutan was Already full independent like Nepal from British era. Which was not possible to merge with India under UNO charter through any referendum. Leaders of lhotsampa n bhutanese govt could have find out way to solve crisis with understanding with commitment towards national integrity with open discuss n with commitment from lhotsampa to find out who is not citizen of Bhutan n to deport peacefully. May be there was some outer political force also which was barrier between govt n lhotsampa.
Some people want to come to nepal from america but i want to go to america, wish we could trade our lives
Lol
homeland is homeland.nothing compare to homeland
Homeland kicked them OUT! They had NO homeland. That’s how they ended up in America.
That black dude sounded like he just got fresh off the boat
Trump supporter?
After all he was bought to US as a slave
First, he was on drugs. Secondly, he sounded African. Yet he was talking about "nationality" and "position". Lmao.
Cooked up scene
Very good documentary. 101 east is my favourite programme.
I feel sorry for these people who are forced to lose their identity and live in a foreign hostile land. The only good thing is that some of them convert to Christianity. The faith in God will give them hope and strength to keep living and find peace in their hearts.
A shame to push monotheism on them.
Work for your kids.
Nice documentary.
We here at the US offer just don't offer jobs and settlement but an entirely different approach to life.
Ofcourse, the first settlers will always find it hard, hard to adjust with the language and culture but thoroughly and by systematic process you'll come to learn that American Dream isn't impossible but demands high level of hardwork and sacrifices.
I hope you all the very best luck for you and your family's future.
God Bless!
Amen
Edit: don't mind those racist people like the one you've seen in the video, there are good and bad everywhere. What matters is the determination to excel and get through.
Best of luck once again.
And the Bhutanese here saying that they are not rly Bhutanese ... These were Nepalese taken into Bhutan long time back to build the roads there and stuffs and let to settle there .. And now after generations u say they are not Bhutanese ? Ask ur ancestors why did they ever take them in
dukeofpkr We didnt take them, they are illegal immigrants who we deported to their homeland.
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Drup, we are lucky to leave Bhutan.
binod rai we are lucky that we dont have you
Drup either u don't know much about ur own history or u were born way too late ..check ur history and check it again ... these Nepalese that u r calling r illegal immigrants were once taken in by ur country or infact asked to come in to help Bhutan prosper ...It just suprises me so much when Bhutan and the world media boasts so much about the gross domestic happiness idea of Bhutan .. beneath bhutan's smiling faces and happiness is a lot of cruelty
5000 are Bhutanese refugees? All settled in the last 7 years? I simply don't believe this statistic. Rochester--the city itself at least which is a hellhole-- lost over 10,000 people since 2000.
That's should be watch by our bhutanese people ..,home land is best ...so its sad to see all ..struggles
We did nothing wrong. Your ancestors did wrong . We all know and we didn't nothing wrong . Please, mind it
We really want part 3 now
Mrs Sabitra Biswas you are a fighter!!. I have never heard about this incident before might be because they doesnt belong to more effective group but what i feel is that the Nepalese needs to revolt back for the same reason they have been thrown from their own country. They just took your honesty stupid nature into advantage
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They are Hindu people 🚩🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏😎🕉️ please protect them right now
They are American now. You people hated them.
Then why Indian govt did not help or resettle Hindu Nepali origin Bhutanese refugees in India?? Since India is also Hindu majority country? Sometimes i feel India is a hypocrite country and we want "Hindu Rashtra". Hinduon ka khyaal to nahi rak sake aur hamein Hindu Rashtra chahiye! Shame. I say this as an Indian. Very sad.
@@7sunit These refugees were actually mostly Indian Nepalese living along Bhutanese border. they entered Bhutan illegally. Which means they didn't like India. They liked Bhutan. But they wanted to live in Bhutan in their own free life style. Like a person coming to your house and demanding your house to function according to his needs. You gotta know the truth.
Since i am really intrested in digging past and as per what i know about this case is that those people's real origin is from nepal. That's the reason why they have same language and celebrates every festival Nepal does. Back then india invited many workers from across the india-nepal border to their country. As during the time of 2nd king in Bhutan, Bhutan started development and construction of motor roads.
India and Bhutan have such a good relationship and india invited those people to Bhutan during that days to help Bhutan construct many motor roads and other development as side worker. Our beloved kind king let those people stay in our country; the sourthern part of Bhutan. Thus they are called as "LHOTSHAMPAS". (LHO= SOUTHERN, TSHAMPAS = SETTLERS).
It's been long that they have stayed in our country. Yet we Bhutanese plus the king and the government had no restrictions for them. But then every country got their own rules and regulations. And in Bhutan there are various types of people yet to preserve the culture and traditions of the country we are and have to wear our national dress in SCHOOL, MONSATRIES, OFFICE and DURING SPECIAL OCCASIONS. During our 4th kings time. Since we have high respect to our culture and tradition. Our king came up with a idea called " One people, One nation." Where all people living in Bhutan will be united as one having national language as "DZONGKHA" NATIONAL DRESS GHO FOR BOYS AND KIRA FOR GIRLS. When all the people living in EAST,WEST AND NORTHERN BHUTAN accepted the idea of our 4th king many of the LHOTSHAMPAS started to revolt.
They went against and wore their own dress. They rebelled and told that the want whole sourthern part of Bhutan. They told that they will have their own national dress and national language. The came as side worker, we accepted them as pur family and they try'na take advantage of it. Do you think it is fair??
[ ] Many of the LHOTSHAMPAS left BHUTAN WILINGLY because of them many of our LHOTSHAMPAS are chased as well. This is the ugly truth. And the FACT for Bhutan in not accepting them back in our country.
[ ] Still then few years back our government decided to make a deal and call all those people who didn't rebell yet we have to chase them during that time back in our country. A team from Bhutan went to their place to get them. But Bhutanese OFFICIALS GOT INJURED AND ATTACKED by them at their place. Luckily Those BHUTANESE officials reach back Bhutan.
Now dear viewers please think wisely before judging BHUTAN. And Think what action would you take if you were the leader of Bhutan.
And one important fact. There are still alot LHOTSHAMPAS living in Bhutan 🇧🇹 very happy. Being a religious country no leader of our country would chase half of them without any reason.
Thank you.
When I watch the documentary I feel there something wrong. The way they talk and wear not 100% bhutanese people. Thank you for explanation. In my country we also had a lot of refugee who don't respect the law and fight again the real residents and stole the land of the main residence.
I'm really really sad fr da new people who tend to settle there and end up getting depressed and commiting suicides😭😭😭
Please don't convert yourself from Hinduism to Christians 🕉️🙏🚩
Yes they should. Your Hindu gods did not help them. No love was offered them. NOTHING!!
It’s important to look after their mental health issues as the cultural differences is too overwhelming for them! And the stigma about mental health issues is prevalent everywhere and it’s sad and disappointing.
Who forced them to go there??Theres a wide door they can easily go back if they want
Nobody forced them. They could go back but they’re only here because of their children. They want better future for their children and grandchildren and so on.
from what i believe...the people who were thrown out of Bhutan were not really bhutanese..they are the ones who settled near boarder areas and claming that they are bhutanese...some people have became a threat to the country and because of that they were chased out by the people of bhutan..its NOT because of ethnic issues..if it is the case then why there are still nepalis doing in bhutan...need to do proper research al jazeera
+tenzin takezo oh really!!!so all ngalops are Tibetan right..ohk then you can come and take back your country..all Bhutanese will go to Tibet..
gakeey tso you have already enough terrorized those remaining in Bhutan now. Once you kicked out these people,you have significantly lowered their number to suppress culturally. These people are legally migrated to Bhutan with a treaty between two countries many centuries ago.
Bhutanese dukpas are claim to be Buddhists but you don’t follow the basic tenets of Buddhism.
So sad I feel for these lovely people.
That guy still hungs the picture of the king and the queen ..
Isn't that funny ? In Bhutan they rebelled against Bhutan and its monarch but in America they hung the portrait of Bhutans Monarch. They are not real bhutanese . They are Indian nepalese and Nepalese from Nepal . remember the refugees are supposing to be anti Bhutanese. UNHRC gave citizens to wrong people. lol
Nepal ma bhutan ka daju bhai didi bahene haru lai maya gar६n. Taha bhanako jasto hoen..
They are not Bhutanese 2:52 sec of the video clearly says " we Nepalese don't huge". There you go they are not Bhutanese, proved!!!
lol nope, read ur history good. And we Bhutanese don't kill our royal families like you Nepalese. we are totally two different class of people, you guys the lower and we the upper.
+Kaskinepal for the love of god is it a crime to defend yours country's soverinity
Ugyen Dorji Well u guys are racist by diving people as upper and lower class. Defending is our country is not a problem....The main issue is how u achieve that goal. If u are hurting someone's feelings mentally or physically, then yes it is totally wrong.
+Kaskinepal the problem was not with having different culture or ethinicity.....we still do respect their culture...the problem came when the y joined forces with the illegal immgrients to over throw the gov and utterly betrayed us...
+Kaskinepal the problem was not with having different culture or ethinicity.....we still do respect their culture...the problem came when the y joined forces with the illegal immgrients to over throw the gov and utterly betrayed us...
15:50 really? Did they really said that? Anyway god bless u all and happy too..
Bhutanese King forced them out of country because they refused to were Kira.
where every one is eating will u just be there n sit... one nation one people was the notion during those time.. bhutan have their culture and those people who follows them are bhutanese ... in bhutan there must be bhutanese .. what you want a cat to live in the water..
you have your own King in Nepal. Love or Hate him we will not judge. But leave Bhutans king alone. He is loved truly in Bhutan.
पास्टरलाई गोराहरु र कालाहरुले लात्ताले खाद्छन् अनि बल्ल नेपालको याद आउछ।
WoW A Sense of Belonging Comes After Converting into Christianity.}}. In 1st. place They Chose To Continue living with there Hindu Identity n got into alll these Troubles on that jeopardised life !! .. surprisingly Today People Seems To be losing same dignity pride & identity coz. converting to there Religion is very little what Generous Americans are asking back for there Courtesy N such generosity to humanity
AL ..plzz try to pickup real stories and event..rather posting roasting news and fake..if u want a real reason why they chase of come and so interview with bhutanesw govermwnt ..then publish the vesio
As if Bhutanese government give interviews. Bhutan regime hide like rats because they know they are guilty. Even we Bhutanese refugees appreciate if Bhutan government gives interviews
Amazing 3x
The Nepalese Preacher is a same to Christianity... His Preaching about how Nepal And Nepalese had treated butanese is not true. As a Christian I am ashamed of you.
Of course, you'd be depressed and suicidal if you lived in a place where you can't relate a thing and there's nothing for you to do. I wonder if the organization who helped them get into the US saw that coming. I wish they were moved in a place somewhere close to nature and warmer where they can do farming. At least that would make them busy and can actually relate to that kind of work. There's no better future for them in that ghetto residence especially for the old people. They just sit all day and think about death.
The other neighbor countries wouldn’t take or help them. Great America blessed them, took them out of camps. Nepal, India, China, Pakistan, Bhutan, Tibet... no love OR interest in them. Throw always for over 2 decades. Praise be to God, Jesus, they will become Americans now. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. America sees their pain, and potential.
9:45 Squirrel 🐿️ 😂, I can totally relate too lol
I love Bhutan.
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So sad to see these people being Christianized so easily...
I understand the father of the young man that died is heart broken, but blaming the USA for his death isn’t right. Learn the languages do try to belong in the American community. Sticking only to your own is comfortable but it’s not adapting..
Thank you America.
WOW .. this is crazy .................
Very .
There are lots of lhotshampa in Bhutan who are very grateful to the country and the Kings and they wear our national dress very
proudly. No one in Bhutan is forced to stop studing while the education is free and you don't need NOC to get into schools and colleges. There are still some lhotshampa who are doctors, army officer and etc who didn't ran away.
Shameful bhutan government
That's simply not true. Even your king came from Tibet as a refugee.
@@apostatethegreat.9398 sorry to say that but our king didn't came from Tibet
@@apostatethegreat.9398 lol. According to people like you every bhutanese are from Tibet and even the king is from Tibet. Hence you nepalese people should have more rights in Bhutan than the bhutanese people whose ancestors lived there for generations and fought off invaders from Tibet. Are you even educated? The same source that fed you these lies were responsible for all these troubles from the beginning. Your source never told you how Bhutan was good to all its citizens ( of course some laws apply ). Pity. Now with those fake information you will spew more hatred and create more discontent. Are you really ignorant or adding fuel to the fire. If you genuinely love nepalese people then please get proper education and genuine facts. Spread love not hatred. There are many ethnic nepalese ( Lhotosampas ) living in Bhutan. Don't start what your earlier selfish nepalese leaders did and create disharmony. They didn't love love innocent nepalese people they loved their own agenda.