History of Bhutanese Nepali: Leaving Bhutan, Living in Nepal and Resettlement to Various Countries

About this episode

Gopal Poudyel shares his journey from Bhutan to Nepal and his resettlement in New Zealand, detailing the socio-political movements that affected his life.

In this episode, Gopal Poudyel shares his journey from Bhutan to Nepal, forced by the socio-political movement, living in Nepal as a refugee, and eventually resettling in New Zealand to experience freedom. He recounts the complete history of what actually happened during that movement, the situation at that time, and how it unfolded. Gopal Poudyel is a stakeholder in the Bhutanese community (Current President of Bhutanese society in New Zealand), passionate about literature, and involved in various businesses, including working as a driving instructor. Connect with Gopal Poudyel below: Gopal Poudyel Latte: https://www.facebook.com/gopal.poudyel.18 Gopal Poudyel Driving Classes: https://silasdrivingschool.com/ Puru'z Podcast, aired from New Zealand, shares stories and experiences related to living, studying, working, or visiting New Zealand. Guests are invited to share their personal journeys and expertise, whether from New Zealand or abroad. While we strive to share accurate and helpful information, this podcast is entirely opinion-based and should not be considered professional or legal advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research. Any immigration-related topics…

People in this episode

Host: Puru Timsina

Guest: Gopal Poudyel

Topics covered

• Bhutanese Nepali history
• refugee experience
• resettlement
• socio-political movement
• community leadership

Keywords

• Bhutan
• Nepal
• New Zealand
• refugee
• socio-political movement
• Bhutanese community
• resettlement
• Gopal Poudyel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bhutanese society in New Zealand

Places: Bhutan, Nepal, New Zealand

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