The Widow Gongo Brewmaster of Nepal 🇳🇵
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- ■ HIMALAYA, MANASLU: In the villages of the mountains of Nepal, a locally brewed drink called Roxy is incredibly popular. It looks fairly simple to brew as long as you have the proper cauldrons, enough firewood and ground down corn or millet.
As a huge fan of this beverage, I've always been curious as to the exact method of its production. As I was preparing to trek the Manaslu circuit earlier this year, I ran into a woman who've been brewing for decades. The method was handed down to her by her father, who in turn learnt it from his father.
Village life in the mountains of Nepal is obviously no walk in the park and one of the ways this woman have been able to raise her family despite being a widow, is by brewing and running a bar for local porters and passers by entirely on her own.
Fascinated that a foreigner took such a keen interested in how Roxy is made in these remote mountains, she invited me to brew from scratch...
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From a long time viewer; this is a masterpiece.. the last couple minutes are so well made and somehow feels quite nostalgic.. it really touches the heart. Well done Harald.
Thanks appreciate the feedback 🙏
@@HaraldBaldr tongba alcohol plz try it 😍😍😍🙏🥰
Yeah, should upload it as YT shorts.
sunil ruins the vibe every time. dude is such a bitch
Just concerned with Climate Change and floods etc the lovely community could be affected. I pray I do hope not but we don't control the weather.
Aren’t the Nepalese just fantastic people! So friendly, honest and hardworking. Great video Haraldo!
Except their govt or whoever is in power.
They're simply turning an eye blind and neglecting their own people.
It's really a sad story.
These people deserve better.
@@Pikachuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Yes, 80% Hindu dominant society is under threat, and street protestors demanding a Hindu monarch and not eat a cow. 🤣🤣🤣And these fantastic people's news are not covered in International Media. I wish international media expose the reality of religious politics in Nepal so that they can be visible to the whole world.🤣🤣🤣🤣 Anyway, always loved Harald's Blogging. Safe travels mate.
@@hamroNepaliguru3329Lado maxikni
this is the pure hospitality of pure Nepali which you sadly will not get in main cities, it takes money to talk to people now days and it makes me very sad. You hardly get a pure genuine conversation nowadays but people like Sita and the man who gave him free corn make me believe in humanity again. Thank you Harald for connecting us with such kind and humble people. Lets be kind and helpfully to each other.
Loved how Sunil was getting so ‘cut up’about the attacking plants 😂
Thanks for visiting the place where not many people go and helping the local economy ❤
Nice raksi
👍👍
@@travelandeventz2742 It gives you explosive pink hand? Oh No!
Haralld is a humble person, his videos are informative, entertaining, down to the earth, where ever he goes he always try to help the local people by highlighting their issues , he is a unique vlogger !
I watch about 7 travel vloggers regularly. Harald is the Top Doggo. His videos completely immerse me into the location.
On humility, for the most part, yes, he is humble. But this time it looks like he took his attack vs scratch joke a bit too far into annoying territory for the other guy. The ego battle was quite apparent. Rest everything was just top notch as always! :D
@TarunMusicTv They have true friendship, that's part of it its all good.
My goodnes Herald your Nepal series is so amazing already and keeps getting better. I love the people of Nepal and hope i can someday walk in your footsteps to meet these people and enjoy the countryside.
Love Sumil! He’s such a humble man. The way he was able to translate was a big plus!🌻
I've learned so much from your channel, Harald. We have Moon Shine from America, Kasippu from Sri Lanka, Gongo from Zanzibar, and Raksi from Napal. AMAZING!...All we need now is a brew with all 4 together and call it " BALDER BREW"
😂 and balder can realy drink and handle the alcohol like a true viking 😅❤
In Portugal we have Aguardente made from Arbutus. Aguardente means burning water
We had Samsu (moonshine) in Singapore before it was prohibited in the 70s. Made from cooked rice.
You forgot the Desi Daru from India 😂
In Norway it's named Hjemmebrent which translates to home brew.
Harald the little child that passed you on the bridge at 10.27 was so surreal. With the noise of the waterfalls and the height most adults would be shitting themselves crossing over. There wasn't a bother on that little one strolling away on their way home to the village. What a tough resilient people they are. Brilliant content as usual. Sunil is slowly but surely adapting to your crazy challenges. 👏👏👏
I grew up in the North East mountains of Nepal. We see elders climb like nothing and we follow them. Also the only way we entertain ourselves was to either play sports, wrestle, swim or climb rocks. So yes, when it's your daily life it's normal to walk that bridge.
Wait I remember once we climbed rock and couldn't get down so we jumped on the tree nearby. That was scary 🤯
Thank you, Sunil's Jeans, for braving the deadly flora and giving us such an awesome video. Us viewers and Harald are in your debt.
The Nepali videos are some of my favorite ones from you, the landscapes, the mountains, the people it all gives off a very special feeling i cant put into words. Some tremendous film making!
I'm so amazed how friendly and genuine the locals are. They have so very little and make up in smiles and laughter.. what a blessing! 😊
Indeed. And a feisty and funny sense of humor too! 😁. I discovered the same with the Chinese when I was there
That’s how Nepalese are. Proud of my country
Given the global turmoil at the moment, watching the Northman on his gongo quest in the Himalayas is the most mentally healthy thing I've done in 48 hours.
Harald unlike other tourist , has gone to places where even Nepalese people never thought they would be there one day as tourist … your effort is appreciated brother … Respect🙏
The best youtuber in the world
Sunil is a legend, hopefully more videos with him to come, and Haraldo is a star as usual! Your videos are amazing brother! 😊
i dont know what it is but these Nepal adventures have been by far my favourite videos from you Mr baldr.
yes!! besides the stunning beauty of nepal and its people i think what i enjoy so much is the contrast: the language barrier could hardly be greater, yet Harald is so happy and at home in those mountains
City girl from mainland China, went here but didnt get far, was wearing skirt got scatch everywhere around the leg and arms and even on the face, one of beautiful place with lovely people, next time we will be prepare, what is Harald Baldr doing is hard work especially filming the same time - Bravo.
Just saying man you have to appreciate the fluency and sped with which Sunil is reciprocating the words. And plus his poster is also amazing.
He’s not a guide 😂😂🤦♂️
@@HaraldBaldr sorry I just seen the other videos. He is your friend.
@@HaraldBaldrplz don’t missed tongba, it’s a very different organic alcohol in nepal 😍😍
@@rastaastablasta1383 yeah, also i guess he's like a guide too lol
Harald and Sunil save another Nepalese home one village at a time. Well Done Gentleman!!! I hope she builds her traditional homestead so that others can experience what it was like in the time before Baldr. I love the stone houses.. We have some here in the mountains of Arizona.
00:06 The village is facing destruction due to road construction plans.
02:57 Construction of a road will lead to demolition of houses including a gongo Cafe
11:07 Navigating slippery terrain in the Himalayas
17:01 The video shows the filmmaker interacting with a dog and discussing various topics.
23:50 Plants in the Himalayas scratch but do not attack
26:55 The video discusses a woman showing plants and trees that she claims are dangerous but actually harmless.
32:03 The Himalayan Gongo Brewmaster serves a popular dish called Roxy.
35:48 The owner of Roxy pop planned to promote her business to tourists by brewing Roxy and showcasing it in her home.
42:01 The brewmaster prepares the man corn by grinding and cooking it with water.
45:19 The process of making the Himalayan Gongo Brew is labor intensive and smoky.
51:28 The Himalayan Gongo Brewmaster uses fresh gongo to make a strong and tasty drink.
55:46 The process of making gongo moonshine in Nepal
Harald, this is one of your best videos you have ever made....... I do not say that lightly, as you go to amazing places and we get to meet incredible people and see amazing places. This one though with the climb up that mountain, and the people you have introduced us to and the story of the road made this such a personal video. Very moving. Such beautiful people and they deserve much happiness and to see a steady stream of tourists again. You can see by the excitement of the lady in the red top how much they love to see people, and the words of the man saying its dark now he doesnt see many people any more. Very touching.
El doggo was so cute.... but the attacking plant humour had me in tears....Sunil saying Europeans are so sensitive.... poor guy getting so stressed.... so so funny..... he is such a nice man.... and you have nearly broken him with the walking, the plant humour and going on about his jeans... enterntainment level priceless.... poor guy has even started drinikng.....
I have really loved this return to Nepal series.... looking forward to the next chapter.
Appreciate your feedback... even more so after seeing you've been subscribed for 5 years 🙏🏻
How can i tell how long i've been a subscriber?? great work as always the scenery is so beautiful, i know the images don't do it justice to real life.@@HaraldBaldr
@@HaraldBaldr I love the fact you found time to respond to me. Means so much. I have literally been around the world with you. :-) Loved it all, the people we have met and all those that you helped. You have a big heart, and you really bring the people we see to life. I look forward to the next 5 years and many more besides.
@@johnbacon1854❤🙏🏽🙏🏽
One of the best series' of this channel. Nepal surely is a surreal place. Love from India.
The woman take that hill so easy not even out of breath. I can hear harald breathing heavily (naturally) but the woman are talking and moving a long as its no effort at all. lots of Respect!
Thanks for keeping it real Harald. Seeing the parts like the sounds of domestic strife coming from a house & the husband disagreeing about sharing their Gongo with the trekkers does not in any way take away from the authentic cultural experience you help us vicariously share. The people you are meeting are so beautiful, resourceful, and generous. You & Sunil are doing a great service in promoting Nepal tourism and showing how it both benefits the locals and the visitor..
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Agreed! Makes me want to visit.
After more than 10 years I had to put my baby dog to sleep Tuesday Night. 10 minutes ago was the first time I came back to our room and my heart is in pain. It is so nice to see this upload at this time.
God Bless You Tuco I will always love you my boy
This is hands down the most amazing series you do. It is absolutely imperative that we continue to encourage her and others to continue to effort to survive there. There should be some sort of trust fund to take donations to help them.
Hararld, I absolutely LOVE these videos. THANK YOU for sharing these journeys. I LOVE the people of the Himalayas and their way of life. It makes me realize that with humanity, we all believe the grass is always greener on the other side, but with each lifestyle, there's beauty. There's both pros and cons. In the end, the only question that matters is... are we happy? Your videos remind me to ask myself of that question every day. THANK YOU!
Just want to drop a quick thank you for the videos. Love seeing you travel the world and mingle amongst the locals.
this is the pure gold i miss, i miss your gongo content
Sunil was invaluable as a translater, without him gongo making may never have happened! Glad to meet the superwomen of Nepal, what stamina!! Hiraldo, you took us along with you, yet again, into an amazing world, thank you.
That was incredible Harald & Sunil, thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with us. You are both so different but, your hearts & souls are the same. You have become more than friends, you are a double act. You both have the heart of a Lion & I send you love & light from England. xxx
My grandma used to make raksi for my grandpa but he passed away few years back. I never knew how raksi was made myself despite she making it so often when I was little. Now that you showed it so well I think I've got some pretty good idea about it. But instead of corn our village makes it using millet.
Corn,millet or rice can be used she explained. But corn is most popular there. She also use millet for variety sometimes
@HaraldBaldr you should visit Santa cruz barillas huehuetenango,Guatemala it looks alot like this village
@@HaraldBaldr tongba it’s a organic alcohol 😍😍😍😍
The plants they are talking about are Stinging nettles! They do sting if you touch them, but can be steamed and that takes the sting away and makes them delicious like spinach!
❤❤❤ thank you
I truly cherish your videos. They are a break from the everyday and the issues that plague my mind. They are both an off switch and an on switch for me, and I'm sure many others. This place truly looks like a place to gain peacefulness and a quiet mind.
Never stop doing these videos, Harald. You have a gift for encompassing humour, education, adventure, promotion, humanity, humbleness, kindness, encouragement and charity all in one journey. And you seem to do it honestly, without effort or force. Hope some day to shake your hand and thank you.
Bert
Harald, I particularly like this vlog as it shows how the people lived their lives and how hard it is but they are still happy. Sometimes less means more to them. It really touched my heart watching this vlog.
Gongo is the national spirit of the world.
Daru FTW
Not only the spirit, but the soul aswell!
True true.
Wow
@@AckzaTV Ha ha I don't know if I'd come out of there.
The people you feature are not just chill; they radiate warmth and authenticity, which is a breath of fresh air. The scenes of living in the mountains, surrounded by beautiful rivers, serene streams, and cascading waterfalls are truly enchanting. Your videos create a virtual escape to a place of serene beauty and a connection with nature that's so needed in today's fast-paced world.
What captivates me the most is the genuine joy on everyone's faces. It's evident that the people you showcase have a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures, and it's contagious. Their smiles are a delightful reminder of the positive energy that exists in the world. Your work is a wonderful source of inspiration and a bright spot in my day. Thank you for sharing these glimpses into such a beautiful way of life. Looking forward to more of these uplifting videos!
Your Nepal and Africa videos are by far my favorite videos, such goodhearted people i love it! Bra jobbat Harald!
Beautiful Country. Much much respect to the woman who made the Roxy. Hard work in primative conditions!. Talk about her strength! Amazing. Thank u H and Sunil!
Sunil proves that wearing jeans was the correct decision to protect himself from killer plants. If that plant which attacked Sunil had tasted blood all like plants would have started hunting Sunil down. The local name for that plant is zombus killus plantus... they are known to travel in packs and instantly know when another one tastes blood. Who's laughing now Haraldo? 😂
I stand corrected indeed! Surfing Amazon for my very own pair of Levi's 501 for my next Himalayan adventure as we speak 👖
@@HaraldBaldr Amazon website or forest? 😮
To all family nbfriends of Haraldo concerned:
Never ever ask for name suggestions for Ur future babies😂😂
man $unil part $o funny harold
@@HaraldBaldr
Harald can you pls visit east part of the nepal also because east part is totally different from west and you gonna love it.
I can't believe the government wants to destroy that town . . the handcrafted paths and steps are amazing . . it's a world heritage site
I hope the govt is not going to fully destroy the village but bringing a road from the middle and that might affect some houses.
#nepal❤
We have to develop the road so they have done it to sadly my mom's village was also so beautiful before now it's totally abandoned because of the road construction but they have built another village by keeping our own Gurung style houses till now
When ever this man comes to nepal ...it feels its gonna be some adventure and also more interesting ,and most imp.content is socialising with local ..i love that .keep visiting nepal .🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵 god bless you man 🇳🇵🇳🇴
The hospitality of these people is so beautiful and their energy is pure..I would really like to visit such a place someday..:)
sure welcome to Nepal
I have seen every video Harald has put online. And nowhere else have I seen people so hospitable as the people of Nepal.
Thanks for the absolute best content of any travel vlogger that I follow.🍺🍻
Nepal looks like heaven for nature lovers. And as a nature lover definitely in my bucket list.
So many moments seem very surreal on your Nepal journey. What an amazing, liberating, eye opening and wonderful place.
Hospitality at its best... the caring for the visitor is so amazing. Humanity still alives...❤❤❤
I hope you always stay true to how you do this. You represent everything good travel vlogging can do for the world. Much love from Texas
“Why is she holding it if it’s a deadly plant?” 😂😂
Sunil vs Plants needs a series
I've watched all your videos but I must say, this one is probably the best one so far. Can't quite put my finger on what makes it better than the others, maybe the scenery, the friendly people, Sunil? It doesn't matter though. Great video!
I've heard thunder like that once in Kroatia, also encompassed in a very mountainous terrain, it was absolutely intense and not comparable to thunder on a flat landscape. How the sound rolls through the mountains and gets intensified is awe inspiring and haunting. Turns it into something entirely new, like a sound that was ment to strike fear. Like Zeus was maniacally laughing, bringing down mountains. It sounded so horrible and I also barely slept. Never knew how scary thunder could be until that night, and I never heard anything like it since!
I wondered why he didn't show a clip of it in the video
Sunil is a champion!! Doing it with all the difficulties while being a sport 🙌
And in jeans!!! 😂
Despite on occasion being annoyed. lol
Sunil finally got a point to justify wearing jeans 😂😂
jeans don't protect enough,get him some leather pants
@@ginomanshit2365 😂😂
It's just great to watch Harald's videos feeling as if you are just hanging around with him. Thanks for these incredible contents.
Can't get more authentic than this....living in true nature & how hard working all these people are. Awesome Vlog Harald !
WOW! This is one of your best, and you have a lot of amazing videos! The realness as you interact with these beautiful people is so great. Makes us feel as if we are there. Thanks for sharing this little corner of the world.
Great video as usual Harald, all your Himilayan videos are great, best of luck to the villagers.
This journey has truly been one of my favorite series to watch of yours.
36:00. I can't remember which house we went in. But while we were there, it started raining and we thought of stopping the Night at Jagat. We went to one of the houses and we both had a cup of RAKSI which gave us the energy to continue. Later, when the rain stopped, we continued and stayed at Salleri, the next stop. The road was kind of slippery. I also remember admiring the traditional houses at Jagat. Quite a beautiful place. You are bringing back the memories, Harald. Thanks!
After this video you shown us amazing beautiful natural beauty andyou realize me why should I visit Switzerland I saw heaven in nepal
love these videos, especially in Nepal. want to go so bad. Breathtaking scenery at every turn
This place is absolutely stunning the views are amazing greetings from Canada
I was gonna ask, but I guess you really have stayed around Himalaya and NEpal for a while now. That is really cool. That's how i wanna travel too. Not just be a place for a week or so, but really get to know people, and stay for a while. I like this abt you. I knew you where already, but shows you are legit in your travels, and as a person. Really care about the people you meet. It's inspiring!
This Nepali playlist is the best on YT tbh, i love it
Man as YT was opening, I hoped for a new Vid from you and there it is. Praise Rati Devi for this miracle
Blessed be her soul 🍺
Great Gongo video always something of really good interest to look forward to goat and all Nepal is really a beautiful place.cheers Harald..
Hello Harald B., your adventure is insane and admirable because of very deep looking inside the culture & living of this very fiendly hill tribe people in Nepal. I can travel through your eyes/videos to this place and have a glimpse of culture and living conditions - Thanks so much for bringing us along with you ! ❤👍🙏 safe travel !
Dear Harald, this was by far the most entertaining and fun to watch episode ever! I love it. Keep it up! The episodes where u r in the wild are just the best and most interesting to watch. Also the chemistry between you and Sunil is amazing :D I love when you two joke around. Crazy attacking plants.
What beautiful people in Napal, so little income or produce yet won't even take money to get xtras. What a pleasure it has been following this series. What adventure, take care.🎉
Harald trolling sunil about the attacking plants LMAO. He got so upset
It was hilarious... but in his defence.... it was very step going down and obviously he was worried about the descent... and me constantly bringing up the killer plants... well it didn't make it easier 🍺
That lady in the red dress was a firecracker! 💥 I bet she wins all the arguments with her husband. Here's a trick to check potency and purity. We use it here in the mountains with moonshine. You can shake the jar really hard and there will be big bubbles if it's pure. Higher alcohol content.. and if they are smaller then its lower alcohol content. They dissolve very fast. We also use water to temper the shine to balance it out. You can't drink pure shine it will dry out your mouth give you cotton mouth! Excellent work you are showing the lifestyle of a simple mountain people great work Haraldo! Love these videos.
I salute you @Harald Baldr bringing understanding and footfall to these native Nepalese's is just awesome. One day i too will do this trek in your honour!
Thank you for promoting local village ❤😊and their livelihoods
You are my best vloger in World 🌎
Finally Herald found Gongo Brewer. He should take him to Norway and make his own brewery.
We have lots of gongo in Scandinavia, its our national drink after beer and its called Akvavit 🙂
@@jimmywayne983 seems every town in Europe has its own form of gongo and the locals love to share but it ruins me
@@mikehoncho8890 True.
But in Denmark, Norway and Sweden its Akvavit.. it comes with many different tastes.. but has one thing in common.. you get drunk to a level where Bambi on ice seem to have a walk in the park 😅
Absolutely love these adventures of Harald and Sunil......makes my day!
I love all of the content you share with us, Harald! But the Nepal videos are true gems!!!
Thanks harald for showing Nepal. You are encouraging even me as a Nepali to enjoy the fruits of himalayas.
Such hard working and incredible women, living off the land. 💪
One of the best vlogs and the comedy gold "Attacking plant" 😂
Thank you so much for the Harald Series! I've always enjoyed watching your videos, they feel more like movies than vlogs. Once again, you've made my day, and I can't wait for the next series. Thanks again, Northmen! 😁😁😁
Intensive brewing process right there. Humble kind people makes a more tasty gongo.
Love your work mate. Thank YOU
53:43 I love the smell of Gongo in the morning. Smells like, victory!
Thank you very much for showcasing Nepal to the world. You come again and again and do this work for Nepal, thank you very much 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Sir for showing the world the wonders of this country. I hope one day you will go to my country Ecuador 😎😊😊
Thank you very much Harald, it is with the greatest admiration that I follow your Vlogs from Nepal and always the greatest respect for the people who live and work there in the fantastically beautiful nature that is dangerous landslides and earthquakes God bless you and Sunil
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The people of Nepal are so nice and humble
Really loved it. Thanks for showing this side of Nepal. Mr Sarki, Ms Sita and the other lady were so nice and humble. Hope tourism increases there in coming days.
Norwegian dude climbs a mountain and ends up inspiring a Nepalese woman not to lose grip on her culture... wow
This is the comment I meant to make. Peace
The fact that she was inspired by the Westerners visit and said she would strive to go on and build. Baldr in Zanzibar was my favorite set so far but the last couple of years in Nepal is just so very good.
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The women are climbing the mountains wearing flip-flops! That's probably more amazing than the fantastic nature, firendly people and the super cute puppy? :)
It's a trap🕳, he doesn't want progress
Nostalgic Nepal village! I want to visit Nepal and this very place one day❤
welcome to nepal
“Shishnew” (Nepali) is stinging nettle not poison ivy 😅 My mom grows in the backyard in Fishkill, NY. Tastes delicious but has a slimy texture in your mouth
Everywhere you go I think, now this is the best place on earth. Then you do it again! You are a remarkable Human Harold, thank you for showing me so many kind people around the world.
Absolutely amazing terrain. I really get a feel for how steep it actually is from certain camera angles. Looks like great fun!
It really is!
@@HaraldBaldrAsk to sunil about tongba 😍😍😍😍
Those 2 old ladies are climbing that in flip flops and sandals. Incredible.
Harald loves every moment of making these videos
Great to see how he respects all the people he meets on his travels
He also has an amazing sense of humour
This video summaries how Nepali people are; always welcoming and humble.
That’s for video Harald. I hope to be there some day 😍😍😍
That doggie is so adorable! Love him so much! ❤
This video series continues to prove how special a place this is, indeed. I may never visit the area, I don't know but I will always feel as if I have been there through the video experience. Now, I wonder what the old man was suffering from on his back, the hump, an injury or maybe a birth defect? On the other hand, this is a funny video in some scenes because Sunil is so sensitive to the plant life he is trekking through and the for-fun Haraldo comments. It's also pretty amazing to see so many distinct faces in the natural rock formations like at 36:03, for example. That is one of the best ones I have seen. Loved imagining how the culinary dishes and the Chi or Gongo flavored. Harald is very blessed to have the multitude of experiences he chooses.
What a fantastic,fantastic set of videos..that gongo looks strong..but i could get used to it ...the ladies are just gorgeous ..what lovely people..thank you Haraldo ❤
sisno is not poison ivy , its stinging nettle.
so a nettle...
Yeah I thought when he was suffering, people react differently to stingy stuff, insects and plants. I do think it was in good humour though. I like Sunil.
lol thats what i kept yelling while watching the video.
@@jl6332 no, there is also non stinging nettle