Black-Necked Cranes as a good omen - Symbols of vigilance, prudence and wisdom in Bhutan

In the kingdom of Bhutan, in the middle of the Himalayas, people live strictly according to Buddhist teachings. They firmly believe that the souls of the deceased are carried to heaven on the backs of cranes. Thus, the migratory birds here are considered "birds of happiness".

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Cranes, it is said in Bhutan, prefer sacred places. The Phobjikha Valley, deep inside Bhutan, is such a sacred place. From mid-October, all the inhabitants here wait for the arrival of the migratory birds. The animals fly from Tibet to the protected valley to spend the winter. Since the ground hardly ever freezes over here, the cranes can find enough food even in the winter months. For people, the arrival of the cranes is an important omen. But when will they finally arrive?

Excerpt from "Bhutan, von Kindern und Kranichen" (360° - GEO Reportage)
Click here for the full documentary (in German): https://youtu.be/jlJuiIMhBqQ

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