Facing the giant bees
Synopsis
Three men scale cliffs over 3,000 meters high each spring to gather honey from giant Apis laboriosa bees in northwest Nepal.
Synopsis
Moti, a 14-year-old boy from Cuine, Nepal, prepares for his first honey harvest with his father, a veteran honey hunter. Each spring, men from the village scale cliffs over 3,000 meters high to collect honey from giant Apis laboriosa bees. Moti has not attended school for years due to financial difficulties and works in the fields instead. Under his father's guidance, he learns to build bamboo ladders and faces the dangers of the cliffs, marking a significant milestone in his life.
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Why Watch
- Follow Moti's first honey harvest experience.
- See the dangers faced by honey gatherers in the Himalayas.
- Meet Moti's father, a traditional honey hunter.
Did You Know
- Moti, at 14 years old, has not been to school for several years.
- The honey hunters travel to cliffs that are around 3,000 meters high.
- Moti's father is one of the last honey hunters in their valley.
- The honey harvest is crucial for the entire village's sustenance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What altitude do the honey hunters reach for honey gathering?
The honey hunters set off to cliffs that are perched at around 3,000 meters altitude.
How old is Moti and why hasn't he been to school?
Moti is 14 years old and hasn't been to school for several years due to a lack of money.
What is the price for the honey harvested by the honey gatherers?
The price for the honey harvested is four thousand five hundred rupees.
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