Jungle nomads of the Himalayas | SLICE | Full documentary
At the foothills of the Himalaya, along the border separating India and Nepal, Raji nomads still hunt for wild honey.
They scale the trees of the great Terai forest, risking their lives to harvest the honey of the apis laboriosa - the largest migratory bee in the world. Both slave and master of the bees, Bahadur defies the towering trees and braves death for the survival of his people.
After discovering written accounts of the Raji's way of life, photographer and filmmaker Eric Valli set out to discover what had become of these nomadic people.
Documentary: “Jungle Nomads of the Himalayas”
Direction: Eric Valli & Debra Kellner
Production: Wind Horse Productions & Canal +
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I cannot express enough gratitude for these documentaries which i share to my friends.. this is a vital link to the reminder of who humanity truly is .. there could not be a more important time to remember the earth as companion. Blessings to the forest and its people ... 🙌🏽💕🙏🏼
@kewsiyehboah6058
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Brilliant..
@arjundoulos67
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for loving Nepal
@collinsoconnor5843
2 жыл бұрын
Stop lying for likes.
@collinsoconnor5843
2 жыл бұрын
Stop lying for likes.
@chitzzz1384
2 жыл бұрын
They earn lots of money but never give these people anything like clothes and foods
The fact that we get free documentary on KZread by SLICE is truly a gift. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
With respect to Raji nomads at the foothill of the Himalaya, from the USA. Love and peace friends.
I am from Nepal and thank you for making such a beautiful documentary. And indeed it is sad to see those beautiful forests disappearing to build houses 🥺🥺
@yisroelgranat9147
2 жыл бұрын
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@mohdfahmi8841
Жыл бұрын
Em
@ballistic350
Жыл бұрын
Are u still living in Nepal?
@jamessones4044
10 ай бұрын
It’s beautiful seeing humans be humans without our western waste.
These are real people. The men climb bee ropes barefoot into the tree tops. The woman carry their good on their head , barefoot. And they carry their shoes in their hands. These are my people. Respect from USA
The rowing with the bridge in the background, is a powerful piece of film.
The Raji's borrowed a bit of honey from their bee neighbors but they robbed my heart. Where are you going? Where the bees are going. Where are the bees going? Where the flowers are. Fragrant in their existence, sweetness in their presence, Raji's are the honey amongst humans.
@serendip369
Жыл бұрын
Beautifully said. . Very true.
@kathyrnmartell8569
Жыл бұрын
Very brave people Kathyrn
@markeverson5849
Жыл бұрын
What do they do with all of the beeswax I'm certain there's a market for it it is used for many things another gift from God in the honey is valuable for strength power and health and the Paul and even more. Here in the USA the bees only go in hives in Hollow trees and then you have to cut the tree down to get it I've never seen honey bees on the outside of the tree
@kikipucko3276
Жыл бұрын
You said it just like it REALLY is...today people are faaar,far away from the Nature...mostly taking,no giving back....exploiting yo the very end......
The ability to climb a twisted rope using this method takes amazing strength, not to mention callouses between the toes. Humble and hardworking folks.
Actually in Nepali language MAMA means uncle.....and in most of the Nepali communities if someone is somebody's MAMA then he becomes MAMA for all.....So this person's original name has to be something else.......Nice doc.....love from Darjeeling, India
@hitokiri_neko
2 жыл бұрын
Mama does mean uncle, though as refering to uncle(s) from paternal side of the family. Whilst Kaka also means uncle but from maternal side of the family. Or is there other ways? Because this is how i observed around me from different cultures and languages.
@t_praz5531
2 жыл бұрын
@@hitokiri_neko MAMA is from the maternal side (brother of the mother) and KAKA is from paternal side (brother of the father).
@johnutube5651
2 жыл бұрын
@@hitokiri_neko Mom is mother, Mama is Mothers brother (maternal uncle) pretty much everywhere in the Subcontinent.
@sudipkumarroy3790
2 жыл бұрын
Mama refers to maternal uncle in pretty much all languages in the subcontinent
@azaymaharjan1944
2 жыл бұрын
@@hitokiri_nekoMama means mother's brother and kaka means father's brother
Beautiful place. When I was a child in Mexico, I experienced this honey harvesting. Not fun, and extremely difficult, but delicious at the end.🐝🐝🐝❤
These people are just amazing, the way that respect nature and live in balance with it. They take only what they need, as opposite to a greedy approach which caracterizes our world nowadays. Really nice documentary.
@MegaMeaty
2 жыл бұрын
What is wrong with you? if there is a planetary disaster like a large volcano the climate change will kill these kind of people first. I cannot understand why you would respect these people, because in my mind they are on the cusp of death. I do not understand the live with nature people, because humans were produced by nature. If nature did not want us it would kill us, and does to those living on the cusp. Technology is a natural state that allows a conciousness to understand, and without that understanding there is only stagnation.
@arilambertus6060
2 жыл бұрын
@@MegaMeaty Also what is wrong with you knowing ones expressed his gratitude to those people who live in the jungle?!
@kokeskokeskokes
2 жыл бұрын
Please correct me if I am wrong but I thought these bees here particularly were dying out right now because of exactly these people. Because they only harvest the honey while never caring for the bees. But maybe it is extra terrestrials or Elvis or something, what do I know.
@arilambertus6060
2 жыл бұрын
@@kokeskokeskokes Then what would you do if you were on their shoes?!.
@MegaMeaty
2 жыл бұрын
@@arilambertus6060 I respect those that live in the jungle. Those are tough people. I was made to live in the jungle without much food, and I know it is hard. Modern humans are part of nature - however. Nature is a fight for survival, and those that have embraced technology have more chance to survive. Staying ignorant, and living naked in the jungle is not what nature intended for us.
Thank you. Your films are more educational than our schools.
Amazing and brave people 😎👏 I would love to see them do this in person. Great job once again Slice!
Pure life clean hart.... The best life with out modern life 🌹🥀🌷🐝🐝
I Like all natives tribes in the world.
Mother nature is always bountiful , it gives us enough for everyone's need but not for greed , born and brought up in Himalayas we never needed anything from outside world . Modern age has destroyed traditional cultures everywhere and it is saddening .
@lynnjudd9036
Жыл бұрын
What is interesting is these people and our own native American people know about taking care of the environment. It is the rest of us, with all our sophistication that don't get it.
Beautiful and gentle people. It is wonderful to have a glimpse of their lives.
The Raji are the first people I've heard of in my 80 years of living that I feel I can respect and call truly good.
@collinsoconnor5843
2 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of the Luo?
@tysmbugua3656
2 жыл бұрын
How does it feel to be 80
@nikhilsukumar23
2 жыл бұрын
True
@pausdadyoda6276
Жыл бұрын
uve lived a sad life
This documentary is possibly documented around 1998.The river in this documentary is Karnali river and the areas are of Bardiya,Kailali and Surkhet district.
@MrShivanani
Жыл бұрын
I think its in 2001 cuz i noticed a movie poster which says indian (26:55) and that movie is released in 2001.
@treylyde999
10 ай бұрын
@@MrShivananifancy that You know your shit
@betsylewis5904
9 ай бұрын
❤fg
@monicapereira1574
9 ай бұрын
@@MrShivanani Yes, absolutely right you are!!
delightful story, stunning docu., - the honeycombs are so perfect, i love bees and honey! adorable people, they live a hard Life, but i think in some way in harmony with Nature... Thank you for this *SLICE* 🙏💖
@charlespedeson5629
2 жыл бұрын
It's a hard life for sure, starvation is hard , sickness is hard , death is hard, I live in Cambodia, part time. Going without food is more common than eating. The Cambodians eat dogs , monkeys , bats , insects, rice cost to much. That's how poor the Cambodians are. But it is a beautiful country, that's what you get when you have a dictator running your country, sort of like Biden's presidency. We will be like Cambodia soon.
Amazing Information and videography, thanks for sharing.
Very impressed with your docs, and with this one in particular. Keep the good work going, Slice!
beautiful. that is what i call life full of meaning.
such extraordinary hardwork!! Immense heartfelt Thanks and gratitude for such remarkable stories of these remote still existence of tribal souls.Slice has done another dedication together with These individuals giving all of us the education of a lifetime....All the very best...🙏🌻
This was so inspiring, It will remind us how life should be live being contented and grateful for simple things we are lived for
@charlespedeson5629
2 жыл бұрын
You wouldn't like it, I live in Cambodia part time with my brother , it's a hard life, it's hard to see the poor sleeping on dirt floors with there children, people eating monkeys, dogs , insects , because they can't even afford rice to eat. Only the rich can get by. So I would recant your comment & think about what you said.
Thank you Slice team for making such a wonderful documentary 🙏🏻🇳🇵
Thank you so much for an amazing documentary
How much daring truth which is true involved with poverty but their struggle to compete is immensely inspiring. Thankyou for making astounding wonderful documentary . Awesome work of cameraman.
I am speechless, I am so grateful, appreciative. Brilliant vlog. Thank you so much. 👍💯🇬🇧
Beautiful people, land, photography & story. Thank you.
I love Peter Coyote voice. He's done so many documentaries I've lost count. Even if he's not acting he will always have a job with his smooth voice and level matter of speaking
Subscribed! Amazing documentary! 💯
I travel to Nepal I've been all over. I havent yet spent time in this region. But much thanks for this and all your documentations of our wonderful world. Slice your a credit to mankind 🙏🏾❤💛💚
Wow this Documentary made my day....amazing, am in Love...thank you...peace, love and light from far away in the mountains of Puerto Rico
Quote: "The Raji never take more (honey) than they need." A lesson I pray all politicians will be held accountable for.
@henrylinky6767
2 жыл бұрын
Not everybody should be expected to remain content through pure subsistence. There is nothing wrong with rewarding a job well done… that being said, I cannot think of many politicians who have done a good job lately, and they certainly have taken more than their earned share of honey and should have their hands taken away.
@valentine.49
2 жыл бұрын
That was the narrator's statement. Let us just be honest, greed is everybody's business. It is in nature. Even the mightiest tree is the greediest among plants. It's just a matter of oppurtunity and how much container you have.
@pipfox7834
2 жыл бұрын
@Valentino Tan not so, forest trees are all interconnected underground and communicate with each other. This is the latest scientific findings, astounding but true.
Thank you for bring this documentaries ,a lot to learn and see beautiful places and people!
I pray these people and their nature endure for a very long time....🙏💖🙏
Thanks for this Slice. Shoutout to all the crew and cameramen for this epic documentary 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I absolutely loved thIs. I have a friend who is a bee "wrangler" for the movies. I have seen him work and it is nothing compared to what these people do. The only place I have seen these people is out in the open. I wonder if they have any kind of village or huts or some protection from the rain, etc.
what a beautiful docu,respect for these people who respect nature,thanks for this video !
Beautifully done documentary about a wonderful people, dedicated to the others they live with and yet caring about nature around them.
Once again thanks slice for showcasing a brave and humble people living right with the world.
Well documented and put together. A professional presentation. Thank u.
Thank You. Live Long and Happy Bahadur
So peaceful.. humble people. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed every moment. 💕💕💕
So genuine these people are. And look at us !!! Thanks a ton for sharing this online
The Raji are a people worthy of respect and honor.
What an unsurpassed cinematographic delight! Without a doubt the best documentary I've ever seen. Brilliant story, commentary, cinematography, directing, editing, music.... Kudos to all involved! Thank you!
@angie6050
Жыл бұрын
I agree completely. Every being - including bees and trees , tribes people and film makers involved in the making of this documentary are awesome beyond words. How humbling !
Blessings 2 Mother Earth AnD All Her Creatures That Help Feed Us!!! Awesome Documentry!!
Narrator Captures it Perfectly.. In Swahili.. Asante.. ( Thank You )..
Such a pure lifestyle.
So, so wonderful 😍🌺🐝🌳So strong, and wise persons!
It's me again, watching from the Phillipines...
Thank you
Millions of Thanks For Visiting Us🇳🇵(NEPAL)👌❤️👏
Very, very nice documentary.. I do not know how to say thank you in sharing your amazing Video.. Millions of bees to kill you from bites...Scary bees and heights. To survive is to collect honey and share amongst family members ..being a nomad no permanent place to stay.. everyday..
Thank you and Much Love from the Philippines.
Pure delight. Everything is right. Everyone works.
These people live in peace in the simplest way enjoying and collecting what nature offers them but does not take more than what they need, a good balance in co-existence between humans and nature
Unbelievable, beautiful documentary
In almost every documentary, honey has been mentioned to give strength and health! Hope y'all are taking note!
Very well documented. People are very much connected and living one with nature not destroying, allowing them be friendly.🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🌻🥀🌹⚘🌼🌾🌵☘🌲🌱
So awesome 🥰
What amazing people, free from the modern world & it's complicated clutter.
I remembered those days in tarai regions.... honey hunting with my friends💞💞🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
These men are strong. Amazing climbers!! Such beautiful culture. Great documentary.
Sometimes Happiness is not all about money
Excellent documentary! Beautiful People!
What a great video..... Nothing but mad mad respect... I would also have loved to see them eating their lunch or dinner.... Anyway,it is still great...
Slice thank you!👏👏👏👍
The appreciation in their faces.such a beautiful life free from stress
@judil3294
2 жыл бұрын
No, not free from stress, just accepting of it and the difficulties in life.
@josetteauguiste165
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate ur comment very much .but as a shaman u don't see what I see.
@ffffffffffffffs
2 жыл бұрын
@@josetteauguiste165 you can't speak for anybody you wouldn't know what they were experiencing unless they told you. Shamen = Charlatan.
Magnificent. Thank You. 🕊
Wouw - Slice is alway's fine but this one was exraordinary unusual beautiful and peculiar . . Thank's a LOT
My country my pride❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wooow... GREAT Documentar Film 👏👏👏 Thank you 👍.
I learn so much from this wise Community. Thank you for the Documentery
Beautiful and amazing video with untouch lovely nature!!!! 💓💓💓
Most rough & tough lives of honey hunters. How they survive livelihood at the cost of lives. They combat adversaries as well as nature. But nature cherish them. Excellent video graph. I admire ur adventure & endeavour to explore human crisis.
amazing video, thanks for sharing!
I enjoy this type of content.. watching from aotearoa March 20th 2022
I salute 🖐️the climber without safety equipment for honey...bravo the real spiderman.. Love ❤️from Sabah Borneo❤️❤️❤️👍
Hello again,Eric- The last time we met was in Jumla. I am happy to see that your back healed. This was posted Jan.,2022 but it had to have been made many years ago. The credits say that you are still with Deborah. Hello Deborah. This is my wife's account I am Dr. Paul. I will check back for a message from you
The background music is intense. Thank you and much Love from the Philippines.
Thanks
Nice documentary...I love watching your documentary...from Philippines
Thanks!!!
What a beautiful and powerful culture
Good job Slice. Damn good documentary.
SLICE, this 20 year old documentary from 2058 is brilliant.
AWESOME DOC ...
what a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these extraordinary people their bravery along with that of the camera man is astonishing!
Superb content...always love to watch ur content dear slice creators..... superb 🤩😍 But video quality must be increased....
Wonderful Thanks for sharing
Bees are like raji touched my heart 🥺❤️❤️
Much Respect from Central Nebraska USA.
I just watched the whole thing in a trance. Very cool.
They are a beautiful people with beautiful singing voices
Love this people
We have so much to learn from these people 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow, what an incredible tree!