On the occasion of International Happiness, visit the happiest country in the world

When countries around the world are still busy in the race to take the throne of economic power and political power, the small nation of Bhutan is transforming itself into the core of the value of life: Happiness.

Lurking in the clouds, leaning against the Himalayas, the small Bhutanese nation seems to be separated from life outside but admired by the whole world. Why? Because here, people have a happy life as the intimate name for Bhutan: The happiest rated country in the world.

With the nation measuring the happiness of the people and using it as a criterion to assess the development of the nation, it is easy to understand why the people are always happy and happy. Whether life is still poor or does not have the same outstanding economy as many countries in the region and the world, Bhutanese people are always comfortable with what they have.

So what secret has made such a country?

1. The material life and human spiritual life are focused and harmonized

In many countries around the world, material value is always higher than spiritual values. We are happier when we buy the latest iPhone or buy our outfit to catch up with the trend. Along with that happiness are financial pressures and many other worries.

However in Bhutan, material values ​​and spiritual values ​​are always enhanced to create a foundation for people's happiness. They know how "enough" and are always satisfied with what they have. Perhaps, people do not care about having a new iPhone. It is already a joy for them to live in the world.

2. Bhutan has a high GDP growth rate in recent years

In recent years, Bhutan's GDP (gross domestic product) has increased significantly and is always in the top of the world. With many hydropower projects invested by India with huge revenues, Bhutan is growing faster than before.

3. Bhutanese people do not care much about TV, radio or the Internet

Practically, such things make us dependent on technology: social networks make young people addicted and do not have time for life outside, TVs make children glare at the screen all day . And in a way, we are farther away from life with beautiful things.

But for Bhutanese people, real life is always better and they are not too dependent on TV, internet or radio.

4. 50% of Bhutan's area is protected and becomes national parks

The environment is an important part of Bhutanese people. Therefore, the country with 70% of the area covered by forests has 50% of the land area planned into national parks. The animals and forests are strictly protected. Bhutan also said that in the coming time, 60% of national forest land will be protected from deforestation.

5. People are easy to forgive and sympathize with others

Buddhism is the main religion in Bhutan with teachings that promote selflessness, forgiveness and empathy for people. The Bhutanese believe in cause and effect, and therefore, they always look forward to a good life, where people treat each other well and get along well.

6. In the small country of Bhutan, nothing but people's happiness is the most important measure of the country's development.

The Bhutanese government measured the happiness of the people and really considered it an indicator of the country's development. Instead of using only GDP, the country also included the GNH index (Total National Happiness). Perhaps, although it may not bring happiness to everyone, the fact that they are aware of happiness and measuring it will be a way to change the lives of Bhutanese people in the future in a more positive way.

7. The royal family and people are always close to each other

In Bhutan, royalty and people have a very close relationship. Every royal event was responded by the people. The king of Bhutan also regularly visits and visits people's lives.

During a foreign journalist's trip to Bhutan, he noticed a young man playing baseball with the children at a public yard. Later, the journalist joins the game and discovers an amazing thing: the young man is a Bhutanese prince.

8. A country with less environmental pollution with negative greenhouse gas emissions

One of the great things in Bhutan is that the environment in this country is not so polluted. Even Bhutan is a country with negative greenhouse gas emissions. When Bhutan's emissions are only about 2.2 million tons of CO2 per year, the primary forest cover most of the national volume absorbs more than 4 million tons of CO2 per year, surpassing that number. people can imagine.

9. Each person's sleep is highly appreciated and guaranteed

According to national studies, about two-thirds of Bhutan's population sleeps 8 hours a night. This is a significant number compared to many other countries in the world. Getting enough sleep brings good health for people and, of course, health ensures people are happy and happy.

10. The people of Bhutan always respect the cultural and traditional values ​​of the nation

Although the country has grown and gradually opened up to the outside world, Bhutanese people still respect and maintain many traditional values. When coming to this country, visitors can catch people wearing traditional clothes on the road. They did not wear it because they were forced but with national pride.

Since 2013, March 20 , the United Nations General Assembly has decided to officially become International Happiness Day. This international holiday is organized to honor the happiness of mankind, and it is also an opportunity for people all over the world to join hands in their efforts and efforts to build a great world.

In fact, the International Happiness Day is taken from the idea of ​​the Kingdom of Bhutan , a country that is considered to have a high happiness index based on factors such as health, spirit, education, environment, substance management and living standards and quality of life of the people.