BHUTAN NIGHT HUNTING COURTSHIP RITUAL

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Today we visit another country, bhutanu Bhutan and they have
also a unique courtship. Last time we talked about the
event in Japan O Nido tradition of marriage hunting. Here,
they have a courtship ritual called night hunting. It's particularly
among Eastern communities. In Bhutan, young men sneak into a
woman's home and night, often climbing through windows, to spend

(00:22):
time with her and proposed courtship. If the woman consents,
they may talk or spend the night together, but the
man must leave before dawn. This practice was rooted in
Bhutananese live village life and allows young people to explore
relationships in a society with conservative daytime interactions. If a
pregnancy results, the couple is expected to marry, aligning with
cultural values of responsibility. While declining now due to urbanization,

(00:47):
night hunting fascinates because it contrasts with Western dating norms,
right blending secrecy with social acceptance. It also highlights this
country's emphasis on gross national happiness to such traditions foster
community bond as. Outsiders may find it surprising that such
a bold ritual thrives in a Buddhist nation known for tranquility,

(01:07):
so it's an interesting ritual that they do there to
find their mates, something that's different,