Virtual Site Visit To Bhutan

After the virtual site visit to Bhutan, I noticed how much the people of Bhutan love their culture. While researching about Bhutan I learned that Bhutan follows a dress code for the locals, the women are supposed to wear the Kira and the men wear the Gho while entering any official building such as Dzongs and monestries. I love this idea as it is a way to conserve the rich culture the people have inherited. Not only that, Even with globalization, Bhutan has been able to preserve their Buddhist traditions, and they remain the last standing Buddhist Kingdom.

Bhutan is the only country in the world that has a 'GNH' which refers to "Gross National Happiness" to measure the people's quality of life, and makes sure that “material and spiritual development happen together.” This made me reflect on our world which is sadly dominated by globalization. All though developing nations may benefit from globalization such as a stronger economy BUT this all comes with a price where developing nations lose their cultures, origins, and way of life, languages, as well as natural resources to globalization. This virtual site visit made me ask myself, is it worth giving up culture for a better economy?

"Life is short, and it is here to be lived."- Kate Winslet.

After the virtual site visit to Bhutan, I learned how dedicated the people of Bhutan is in pursuing the commitment to the maintenance of its biodiversity which I think our country should be inspired by them. I personally feel AMAZED at the fact that they promised to maintain at least sixty percent of their lands under forest cover and has designated some of their forest as national parks, reserves and protected area to protect their native animals. Even with a small economy, Bhutan is willing to not sacrifice their lands for development but to help with global warming. I believe if all countries are as passionate as them to save the earth, global warming wouldn't be as bad as it is today.

"The planet is getting warmer, and humans are behind it."

This virtual site visit to Bhutan, is a huge reminder to me that global warming is still the biggest problem we are facing right now. It made me realise how badly global warming can affect us as I was able to see how badly Bhutan was affected when the glaciers melted and caused a huge flood in their country.