Latihan shadowing: Exploring IRAN As An American Tourist

Name: Exploring IRAN As An American Tourist
Duration: 67 min 27 s
Description: Latihan bicara bahasa Inggris dengan “Exploring IRAN As An American Tourist”. 1564 kalimat lengkap dengan penanda waktu tiap kata — dengarkan, tirukan dengan lantang, dan lihat kata mana yang benar-benar kamu ucapkan.

Drew Binsky
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1564 kalimat
67:27

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Iran is ranked as one of the most dangerous countries to visit as an American.Iran termasuk salah satu negara paling berbahaya untuk dikunjungi sebagai warga Amerika.0:00
The US government issued this travel warning, citing terrorism and kidnapping as major risks.Pemerintah AS mengeluarkan peringatan perjalanan ini, mengutip terorisme dan penculikan sebagai risiko utama.0:05
Iran's government supports militant groups that are openly hostile to the United States.Pemerintah Iran mendukung kelompok militan yang secara terang-terangan bermusuhan dengan Amerika Serikat.0:10
And with no functioning US embassy, Americans who visit Iran are on their own if something goes wrong.Dan tanpa kedutaan AS yang berfungsi, warga Amerika yang mengunjungi Iran harus mengandalkan diri sendiri jika ada masalah.0:14
So why am I going to Iran as an American?Jadi mengapa saya pergi ke Iran sebagai warga Amerika?0:20
Because I want to spend time with the local people to see what they really think about the states.Karena saya ingin menghabiskan waktu dengan masyarakat lokal untuk melihat apa yang mereka benar-benar pikirkan tentang Amerika.0:22
America.Amerika.0:26
And find out what the security situation is like on the ground today.Dan mengetahui bagaimana situasi keamanan di lapangan saat ini.0:27
This is going to be a wild seven day road trip across the country.Ini akan menjadi perjalanan darat yang luar biasa selama tujuh hari melintasi negara.0:30
But first, I need to tell my parents I'm going.Tapi pertama-tama, saya harus memberitahu orang tua saya bahwa saya akan pergi.0:33
Hey, Bufi.Hei, Bufi.0:36
Hi, Mom, how are you?Hai, Ibu, apa kabar?0:37

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Good.Baik.0:38
Guess where I'm going tomorrow?Tebak kemana saya akan pergi besok?0:39
Where?Kemana?0:40
Where?Kemana?0:41
Iran.Iran.0:42
No, Truby.Tidak, Truby.0:43
Why?Mengapa?0:44
You can't go there.Anda tidak bisa pergi ke sana.0:45
Contrary to what my dad says, you can go to Iran as an American.Berlawanan dengan apa yang dikatakan ayah saya, Anda bisa pergi ke Iran sebagai warga Amerika.0:46
You just need three months to prepare for the visa.Anda hanya perlu tiga bulan untuk mempersiapkan visa.0:49
After a long flight from Prague to Shiraz, a city in southern Iran, we have a little issue with my cameraman's visa.Setelah penerbangan panjang dari Praha ke Shiraz, sebuah kota di selatan Iran, kami memiliki masalah kecil dengan visa cameraman saya.0:51
If we wrote down Slovakia, which is originally where he's from, but now he has a Czech passport.Jika kami menuliskan Slovakia, yang awalnya adalah tempat asalnya, tetapi sekarang dia memiliki paspor Ceko.0:57
So, Latina and I are basically just doing a list right now in the immigration area.Jadi, Latina dan saya pada dasarnya hanya membuat daftar di area imigrasi.1:02
We've been waiting for two hours.Kami sudah menunggu selama dua jam.1:05
Still no visa form.Masih tidak ada formulir visa.1:07
All right, you got it?Baiklah, Anda mendapatkannya?1:10
Let me see it.Biarkan saya melihatnya.1:11
They made it?Apakah mereka membuatnya?1:11
I'm getting it deported, so that's a good thing.Saya akan dideportasi, jadi itu hal yang baik.1:12
Once we clear immigration, my local friend Amin is waiting for us at arrivals.Setelah kami melewati imigrasi, teman lokal saya Amin menunggu kami di kedatangan.1:14
He's a tour guide dedicated to showing the real Iran, the vibrant culture and hospitality beyond what makes the headlines.Dia adalah pemandu wisata yang berdedikasi untuk menunjukkan Iran yang sebenarnya, budaya yang dinamis dan keramahan di luar berita utama.1:18
Very well, Drew.Sangat baik, Drew.1:23
Welcome to Shiraz.Selamat datang di Shiraz.1:25
Welcome to Iran.Selamat datang di Iran.1:26
As we hop into the taxi, the sights and smells flood my senses, and the adrenaline rush starts kicking in.Saat kami naik taksi, pemandangan dan aroma membanjiri indera saya, dan lonjakan adrenalin mulai meningkat.1:27
We are in one of Iran's biggest and most liberal cities, Shiraz.Kami berada di salah satu kota terbesar dan paling liberal di Iran, Shiraz.1:32
Amin has a very special destination in mind for our first stop.Amin memiliki tujuan yang sangat khusus dalam pikiran untuk pemberhentian pertama kami.1:36
We're here inside the pink mosque in Shiraz.Kami berada di dalam masjid merah muda di Shiraz.1:39
It is stunning.Sungguh menakjubkan.1:41
You can see pink all around us.Anda bisa melihat merah muda di sekitar kami.1:42
These beautiful tiles and mosaics on the windows.Ubin dan mozaik indah ini di jendela.1:44
They make these incredible reflections.Mereka membuat pantulan yang luar biasa.1:46
It's one of the most spiritual places I've ever been.Ini adalah salah satu tempat paling spiritual yang pernah saya kunjungi.1:48
It's really, really cool in here.Benar-benar sejuk di sini.1:50
Women are dressing in these beautiful colors.Wanita berpakaian dalam warna-warna indah.1:51
You can see, like, even the roofs are covered in pink flowers.Anda bisa melihat, bahkan atapnya ditutupi bunga merah muda.1:53
Having this special type of stained glass windows is also very influenced by the European art.Memiliki jenis khusus jendela kaca patri ini juga sangat dipengaruhi oleh seni Eropa.1:56
Is it different than the other mosques in Iran, or is it kind of the same like this?Apakah ini berbeda dengan masjid lain di Iran, atau sama seperti ini?2:01
Most of the mosques in Iran, they are in dark blue color.Sebagian besar masjid di Iran, mereka berwarna biru gelap.2:04
What makes this mosque more different is the special pink color they use for the tiles of this mosque.Yang membuat masjid ini lebih berbeda adalah warna merah muda khusus yang mereka gunakan untuk ubin masjid ini.2:08
It's all original from 19th century, and this is mostly European scenery painted on the tiles.Semuanya asli dari abad ke-19, dan ini sebagian besar pemandangan Eropa yang dilukis di ubin.2:15
What are you going to say?Apa yang akan Anda katakan?2:21
Even on some of the tiles over there, you can see some of the building like churches.Bahkan di beberapa ubin di sana, Anda bisa melihat beberapa gedung seperti gereja.2:21
After the mosque, we're heading to Iran's most important historical site, and a place that every traveler who comes here has on their bucket list.Setelah masjid, kami menuju situs sejarah paling penting Iran, dan tempat yang setiap wisatawan yang datang ke sini ada di daftar keinginan mereka.2:26
We are in Persepolis, an ancient site built in around 518 BC.Kami berada di Persepolis, situs kuno yang dibangun sekitar 518 SM.2:32
BC?SM?2:38
Yeah, BC, yeah, before coming Iraq.Ya, SM, ya, sebelum kedatangan Irak.2:38
On the order of the king Darius I, one of the famous kings of Persian empire.Atas perintah raja Darius I, salah satu raja terkenal kerajaan Persia.2:40
This place was important for the Persian empire because this is the place used as a ceremonial capital.Tempat ini penting bagi kekaisaran Persia karena ini adalah tempat yang digunakan sebagai ibu kota seremonial.2:45
Persian kings invited lots of delegations from all around the empire.Raja-raja Persia mengundang banyak delegasi dari seluruh kekaisaran.2:53
They came here and they celebrated a big festival for the new Iranian year, No Rus.Mereka datang ke sini dan mereka merayakan festival besar untuk tahun baru Iran, Nowruz.2:57
I'm amazed by how old this place is, and it's still standing.Saya takjub dengan berapa tuanya tempat ini, dan masih berdiri.3:02
And as an Iranian, what does this mean to you as your identity, like the Sepulchre?Dan sebagai orang Iran, apa arti ini bagi identitas Anda, seperti makam suci?3:05
Yeah, we are all proud of this place.Ya, kami semua bangga dengan tempat ini.3:09
It is like a national ID for Iranian.Ini seperti ID nasional untuk Iran.3:10
And this is a special part of coming to Iran because this is one of the most ancient civilizations.Dan ini adalah bagian khusus dari datang ke Iran karena ini adalah salah satu peradaban paling kuno.3:13
I mean, the birthplace of what we know today of cities and life happened.Maksud saya, tempat kelahiran dari apa yang kita ketahui hari ini tentang kota dan kehidupan terjadi.3:18
I don't know, in the US, it's such a new country.Saya tidak tahu, di AS, ini adalah negara yang sangat baru.3:22
We have amazing nature and stuff, but we don't have anything that we can say 500 BC.Kami memiliki alam yang menakjubkan dan hal-hal lainnya, tetapi kami tidak memiliki apa pun yang dapat kami katakan 500 SM.3:24
Generally, Iranians are really proud of the ancient history.Secara umum, orang-orang Iran sangat bangga dengan sejarah kuno.3:28
I can feel it here when local people, Iranians are here.Saya bisa merasakan di sini ketika orang-orang lokal, orang-orang Iran ada di sini.3:32
They are really proud of visiting this amazing historical place.Mereka sangat bangga mengunjungi tempat bersejarah yang menakjubkan ini.3:36
The most important thing about Persepolis is whoever worked here was paid.Hal paling penting tentang Persepolis adalah siapa pun yang bekerja di sini dibayar.3:40
We have documents about that.Kami memiliki dokumen tentang itu.3:45
Oh, cool.Oh, keren.3:47
We have clay tablets found during the excavation of Persepolis.Kami memiliki tablet tanah liat yang ditemukan selama penggalian Persepolis.3:47
So they weren't slaves, they weren't...Jadi mereka bukan budak, mereka bukan...3:51
Nobody was used as a slave, so it's something that makes Persepolis different from other historical sites in the world.Tidak ada yang digunakan sebagai budak, jadi ini sesuatu yang membuat Persepolis berbeda dari situs bersejarah lainnya di dunia.3:51
Maybe that's so deeply rooted in the Iranian culture, like take care of people, hospitality.Mungkin itu sangat berakar dalam budaya Iran, seperti merawat orang-orang, keramahan.3:58
Koubi, in salam, hai.Khubi, assalam, hai.4:03
A -re!Ini adalah jendela ke masa lalu yang indah.4:04
You speak English?Apakah Anda berbicara bahasa Inggris?4:05
I'm so interested that you are here.Saya sangat tertarik bahwa Anda di sini.4:06
How many American tourists do you think are in Iran right now, if you had to guess?Menurut Anda, berapa banyak turis Amerika yang ada di Iran sekarang?4:07
Maybe just you.Mungkin hanya Anda.4:11
That's a crazy feeling because Iran is a huge country.Itu adalah perasaan yang gila karena Iran adalah negara yang sangat besar.4:12
Yeah, exactly.Ya, persis.4:15
Tell me about Persepolis.Ceritakan kepada saya tentang Persepolis.4:16
In 2500 years ago, we had a rich culture here you can see in Persepolis.2500 tahun lalu, kami memiliki budaya yang kaya di sini yang Anda bisa lihat di Persepolis.4:17
You can see a mixture of all of the countries that they were under the control of Iran.Anda bisa melihat campuran semua negara yang berada di bawah kendali Iran.4:23
In that part, you can see half of the world, different people with different cultures, with different hairstyle, different shoes, different clothes.Di bagian itu, Anda bisa melihat setengah dari dunia, orang-orang yang berbeda dengan budaya yang berbeda, dengan gaya rambut yang berbeda, sepatu yang berbeda, pakaian yang berbeda.4:28
Thank you so much.Terima kasih banyak.4:36
Merci, I'm cheering.Merci, saya bersorak.4:37
I appreciate it.Saya menghargainya.4:38
Thank you, thank you so much.Terima kasih, terima kasih banyak.4:39
Being here, you can really feel a presence of how huge and incredible and royal this place was back in the day.Berada di sini, Anda benar-benar bisa merasakan kehadiran bagaimana besar dan luar biasa dan kerajaan tempat ini pada saat itu.4:41
It's that feeling that you get when you visit like the Great Wall of China or the Pyramids of Giza, Ortaj Mahal, like these really, really old and potent structures.Ini adalah perasaan yang Anda dapatkan ketika Anda mengunjungi seperti Tembok Besar Cina atau Piramida Giza, Taj Mahal, seperti struktur-struktur yang benar-benar tua dan kuat.4:47
They've just been standing for so long and you wonder all the people that have passed here over the century give me goosebumps, seriously.Mereka hanya berdiri untuk waktu yang sangat lama dan Anda bertanya-tanya semua orang yang telah berlalu di sini selama abad memberi saya bulu kuduk, serius.4:55
You know, as a tourist, this is more enjoyable than the Acropolis because there's just like barely any tourists here.Anda tahu, sebagai turis, ini lebih menyenangkan daripada Acropolis karena hampir tidak ada turis di sini.5:01
Yes, how are you?Ya, apa kabar?5:09
Nice to meet you.Senang berkenalan dengan Anda.5:10
Nice to meet you.Senang berkenalan dengan Anda.5:11
We came to Iran.Kami datang ke Iran.5:14
Yeah?Ya?5:15
Why?Mengapa?5:15
Because I want to meet some people and share stories.Karena saya ingin bertemu dengan beberapa orang dan berbagi cerita.5:16
Really?Sungguh?5:19
I'm from America.Saya dari Amerika.5:20
American, really?Amerika, sungguh?5:21
Yeah.Ya.5:22
Thank God.Syukurlah.5:23
What do you think about America?Apa pendapat Anda tentang Amerika?5:24
Far away.Jauh.5:26
Have you ever met an American person here?Apakah Anda pernah bertemu dengan orang Amerika di sini?5:27
No, never.Tidak, tidak pernah.5:29
Really?Sungguh?5:30
Nice to meet you, bro.Senang berkenalan dengan Anda, bro.5:32
Yeah, take care.Rasanya luar biasa karena dibuat dengan cinta.5:33
Thanks.Kami duduk di lantai dan makan bersama sebagai keluarga.5:34
Of course, man.Pengalaman ini adalah yang paling berkesan dari perjalanan saya.5:34
You too.Saya menyadari bahwa kebahagiaan tidak datang dari benda-benda materi.5:35
Take care.Kebahagiaan datang dari koneksi manusia dan cinta.5:35
I can tell you most part of Iran is the same.Saya bisa memberi tahu Anda sebagian besar Iran sama.5:36
Iranian are really, really friendly, hospitable.Orang-orang Iran sangat, sangat ramah, hangat.5:40
You can see wherever we go, people come to you, they talk to you, they want to know your idea about Iran and they are very friendly.Anda dapat melihat di mana pun kami pergi, orang-orang datang kepada Anda, mereka berbicara dengan Anda, mereka ingin tahu ide Anda tentang Iran dan mereka sangat ramah.5:43
I like it.Saya menyukainya.5:50
I love you too.Aku juga cinta padamu.5:51
I love you too.Aku juga cinta padamu.5:52
To see these amazing inscriptions inside of the stone, it was underground, that's why it's so preserved.Untuk melihat prasasti yang menakjubkan ini di dalam batu, itu di bawah tanah, itulah mengapa sedemikian terawat.5:53
I could spend all day at Persepolis, but I'm dying to meet local people on the countryside and see who's living off the beaten path.Saya bisa menghabiskan sehari penuh di Persepolis, tetapi saya ingin bertemu dengan orang-orang lokal di pedesaan dan melihat siapa yang tinggal di luar jalur yang ramai.6:00
So far, I feel pretty safe in Iran, but I can't stop thinking about the country's complicated history.Sejauh ini, saya merasa cukup aman di Iran, tetapi saya tidak bisa berhenti memikirkan sejarah negara yang rumit.6:06
Back in the 70s, Iran was a different place.Kembali di tahun 70-an, Iran adalah tempat yang berbeda.6:11
It was comparable to Paris.Itu sebanding dengan Paris.6:14
Women dressed freely, bars were thriving, and the culture felt more open and westernized.Wanita berpakaian bebas, bar berkembang, dan budaya terasa lebih terbuka dan termodernisasi.6:15
But after the 1979 revolution, when the Islamic Republic took over, everything changed.Tetapi setelah revolusi 1979, ketika Republik Islami mengambil alih, semuanya berubah.6:19
Man, the first one in the left, the left time, the front.Kawan, yang pertama di sebelah kiri, waktu kiri, depan.6:24
New laws and restrictions reshape daily life, especially for women.Undang-undang dan pembatasan baru membentuk kembali kehidupan sehari-hari, terutama bagi perempuan.6:27
Today, these changes are why many see Iran as a scarier place to visit.Hari ini, perubahan ini adalah mengapa banyak orang melihat Iran sebagai tempat yang lebih menakutkan untuk dikunjungi.6:31
But in my experience, the media overlooks the warmth of Persian people.Tetapi dalam pengalaman saya, media mengabaikan kehangatan orang-orang Persia.6:34
We are back in the car and heading five hours north from Persepolis to a city called Esfahan, but an exciting detour is ahead.Kami kembali di mobil dan menuju lima jam ke utara dari Persepolis ke kota yang disebut Esfahan, tetapi ada pintas yang menarik di depan.6:38
We are somewhere in between Shiraz and Esfahan, and the beautiful nature here, the mountains.Kami berada di suatu tempat di antara Shiraz dan Esfahan, dan alam yang indah di sini, pegunungan.6:44
Along the drive, we've been seeing little huts and people living out here, and I asked them, what's going on?Selama perjalanan, kami telah melihat pondok-pondok kecil dan orang-orang yang tinggal di sini, dan saya bertanya kepada mereka, apa yang terjadi?6:49
And they said, these are called Kashkai nomads.Dan mereka berkata, mereka disebut pengembara Kashkai.6:54
We have about a million of them in Iran.Kami memiliki sekitar satu juta mereka di Iran.6:56
And within 20 years, they're expected to be all gone because of new generations wanting to live in cities and stuff.Dan dalam 20 tahun, mereka diperkirakan akan hilang semua karena generasi baru ingin tinggal di kota dan sebagainya.6:58
Basically, we parked our car.Pada dasarnya, kami parkir mobil kami.7:04
There's some cool little settlements here, and we're going to go knock on a few doors and see if anybody will kindly accept us in, because these are the kindAda beberapa pemukiman kecil yang keren di sini, dan kami akan mengetuk beberapa pintu dan melihat apakah ada orang yang baik hati untuk menerima kami, karena ini adalah jenis7:06
of untold stories that you can't find anywhere else in the world.cerita yang belum pernah diceritakan yang tidak dapat Anda temukan di tempat lain di dunia.7:12
I mean, how many other countries have literal nomads living in them?Maksudku, berapa banyak negara lain yang memiliki pengembara literal yang tinggal di dalamnya?7:15
I mean, nice ass.Maksudku, pantat yang bagus.7:19
Oh, yes.Oh, ya.7:20
So, do you think we can say hi to some of these people?Jadi, apakah Anda pikir kami dapat mengucapkan salam kepada beberapa orang ini?7:21
Or are they too shy?Atau apakah mereka terlalu malu?7:23
Probably, but we can go and say hi.Mungkin, tetapi kami dapat pergi dan mengucapkan salam.7:25
The Kashkai nomads are found in Iran's farce province.Pengembara Kashkai ditemukan di provinsi Fars Iran.7:50
They traditionally herd sheep, goats, and camels.Mereka secara tradisional menggembalakan domba, kambing, dan unta.7:53
Each time they move, they pack their belongings, travel with their animals, and set up camps all over again.Setiap kali mereka pindah, mereka mengemas barang-barang mereka, bepergian dengan hewan-hewan mereka, dan mendirikan kamp lagi.7:56
Known for their vibrant rugs and textiles, the Kashkai maintain strong ties to their community and have a deep appreciation for music and storytelling.Dikenal karena karpet dan tekstil mereka yang meriah, pengembara Kashkai mempertahankan ikatan kuat dengan komunitas mereka dan memiliki apresiasi mendalam terhadap musik dan penceritaan.8:01
However, I am heartbroken to find out that their way of life is at risk of dying out due to modern pressures and changing land use.Namun, saya sangat sedih mengetahui bahwa cara hidup mereka berisiko hilang karena tekanan modern dan perubahan penggunaan lahan.8:08
Are Kashkai nomads looked down upon among Iranian society?Apakah pengembara Kashkai dipandang rendah di masyarakat Iran?8:14
No.Tidak.8:19
They're not.Mereka tidak.8:19
No, they're not.Tidak, mereka tidak.8:20
They're not nomads because now there are lots of feminist scholars from these families.Mereka bukan pengembara lagi karena sekarang ada banyak sarjana feminis dari keluarga-keluarga ini.8:20
They have a very important role in providing meat for the whole country.Mereka memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam menyediakan daging untuk seluruh negara.8:25
They are really respected by the whole society.Mereka benar-benar dihormati oleh seluruh masyarakat.8:30
They were, I mean, in terms of studying, they were flourished.Mereka adalah, maksudku, dalam hal belajar, mereka berkembang.8:32
There were lots of scientists, lots of writers, filmmakers from the nomads.Ada banyak ilmuwan, banyak penulis, pembuat film dari pengembara.8:36
Many of them, as over the years, are all educated.Banyak dari mereka, seiring berjalannya waktu, semuanya teredukasi.8:41
They started from this nomadic school and then they continue going to universities and etc.Mereka mulai dari sekolah nomadis ini dan kemudian mereka terus pergi ke universitas dan sebagainya.8:45
Most of the younger generation prefer to stop in this kind of city.Sebagian besar generasi muda lebih suka tinggal di kota semacam ini.8:49
Yeah, so like their kids' generation, like the chemistry, she won't keep it up.Ya, jadi seperti generasi anak-anak mereka, seperti kimia, dia tidak akan mempertahankannya.8:54
Yeah, probably.Ya, mungkin.8:58
She moves soon to the city.Dia segera pindah ke kota.8:59
What's the best and the worst part about being a nomad in this region?Apa bagian terbaik dan terburuk dari menjadi pengembara di wilayah ini?9:01
It's always the most uncertain.Itu selalu yang paling tidak pasti.9:05
The most difficult time for them, it will be during winter when it's cold, raining a lot, but during a spring time, the nature is amazing, so they enjoy it.Waktu paling sulit bagi mereka akan berada selama musim dingin ketika dingin dan hujan banyak, tetapi selama waktu musim semi, alam sangat menakjubkan, jadi mereka menikmatinya.9:07
And they love the nature, which is really important for them.Dan mereka mencintai alam, yang benar-benar penting bagi mereka.9:17
But at the same time, because of the facilities there are in the cities, they sometimes are tempted to go out and eat.Tetapi pada saat yang sama, karena fasilitas yang ada di kota-kota, mereka kadang-kadang tergoda untuk keluar dan makan.9:22
Do you want it too?Apakah Anda juga menginginkannya?9:28
What happened is, Iranians are too polite that they're trying to figure out who's going to deliver the tea.Yang terjadi adalah, orang Iran terlalu sopan sehingga mereka mencoba mencari tahu siapa yang akan memberikan teh.9:30
Traditional way to drink tea.Cara tradisional untuk minum teh.9:35
Put it here a little bit, then keep it in the mouth.Letakkan di sini sedikit, kemudian simpan di mulut.9:37
Don't chew it.Jangan kunyah itu.9:40
Just keep it in the mouth.Hanya simpan di mulut.9:41
I'm getting it.Saya mengerti.9:42
And even it's very hot.Dan bahkan itu sangat panas.9:43
I'm getting it.Saya mengerti.9:44
You drink tea in Iran.Anda minum teh di Iran.9:45
I'm going to mine.Saya akan pergi ke milik saya.9:46
Delicious.Lezat.9:50
Cheers.Bersulang.9:51
It's so bizarre that there's this little settlement here that's totally abandoned, but just like on the side of the road, there's awesome little brick buildings.Sangat aneh bahwa ada permukiman kecil ini yang benar-benar ditinggalkan, tetapi hanya seperti di pinggir jalan, ada bangunan bata kecil yang luar biasa.9:55
Like, if this is in the US, it'd be the most historical site.Seperti, jika ini di AS, itu akan menjadi situs paling bersejarah.10:03
This is probably like 700 years old, but here in Iran, it's just there.Ini mungkin berusia sekitar 700 tahun, tetapi di sini di Iran, itu hanya ada di sana.10:05
But I will say, I just realized something.Tetapi saya akan mengatakan, saya baru saja menyadari sesuatu.10:09
This is a place for human poop.Ini adalah tempat untuk tinja manusia.10:11
Yep.Dia mengatakan bahwa ada banyak kebaikan dan keindahan di Iran yang tidak ditampilkan.10:13
I smell it and when I look down, I guess now use it as a toilet and I'm leaving.I smell it and when I look down, I guess now use it as a toilet and I'm leaving.10:14
It all hit me at once.It all hit me at once.10:20
The smell of it.The smell of it.10:21
I'm really excited for this dinner that they're cooking up.I'm really excited for this dinner that they're cooking up.10:22
It's definitely going to be delicious.It's definitely going to be delicious.10:24
The son of the family, as they said, he's studying nuclear engineering, but now the school is off, so he's here working here helping the family.The son of the family, as they said, he's studying nuclear engineering, but now the school is off, so he's here working here helping the family.10:26
As we heard from the family, one of the girls, she's graduated from university.As we heard from the family, one of the girls, she's graduated from university.10:34
She studied chemistry.She studied chemistry.10:39
So, but mostly they stay at home doing, you know, that I do it.So, but mostly they stay at home doing, you know, that I do it.10:40
Tell him he looks very handsome.Tell him he looks very handsome.10:44
Welcome, he says, to Iran.Welcome, he says, to Iran.10:48
And he's asking, what did you think about Iran before coming to Iran?And he's asking, what did you think about Iran before coming to Iran?10:51
In American media, there's all like negative things about Iran, like all the headlines.In American media, there's all like negative things about Iran, like all the headlines.10:55
It's only about war and terrorism and crazy things.It's only about war and terrorism and crazy things.10:59
So my mission in coming here is to try to share real stories and share with the world that the people here are actually really nice.So my mission in coming here is to try to share real stories and share with the world that the people here are actually really nice.11:02
They say that the same story here on media is always they try to show a bad portrait of USA.They say that the same story here on media is always they try to show a bad portrait of USA.11:11
Every night at this time of the day, all of the lamb come from the fields and they come back.Every night at this time of the day, all of the lamb come from the fields and they come back.11:18
They just know where to go.They just know where to go.11:23
It's really a cool scene to witness like all the sheep just coming in at once.It's really a cool scene to witness like all the sheep just coming in at once.11:24
Sheep and goat.Sheep and goat.11:28
And of course, Mr.And of course, Mr.11:29
Caretaker here is ready to feed them.Caretaker here is ready to feed them.11:30
Give them water.Give them water.11:32
There you go.There you go.11:42
That's water.That's water.11:44
And now after they drink water, they all go inside of the pen here.And now after they drink water, they all go inside of the pen here.11:45
It's so cool.It's so cool.11:48
All of them are like trained to know exactly where to go and at the same time every single day.All of them are like trained to know exactly where to go and at the same time every single day.11:49
Just trying to get in.Just trying to get in.11:54
Come on, let him in.Come on, let him in.11:54
Let him in.Let him in.11:55
Okay.Okay.12:02
Okay.Okay.12:03
Salam.Salam.12:05
Farhad, Farhad and Farhad.Farhad, Farhad and Farhad.12:06
Salam.Salam.12:08
They're just backing from bring shepherding.They're just backing from bring shepherding.12:09
Nice.Nice.12:12
How old are you?How old are you?12:12
She's 10.She's 10.12:13
Farhad is 13 years old.Farhad is 13 years old.12:14
Touchy, Farhad.Touchy, Farhad.12:16
No thought.No thought.12:17
Farhad is 9 years old.Farhad is 9 years old.12:18
Today is Farhad's birthday.Today is Farhad's birthday.12:19
Happy birthday to you, Farhad.Happy birthday to you, Farhad.12:22
Happy birthday.Happy birthday.12:24
We have all the ladies over here preparing dinner.We have all the ladies over here preparing dinner.12:25
It's going to be amazing.It's going to be amazing.12:28
They're making some lamb and rice with vegetables.They're making some lamb and rice with vegetables.12:29
It's nice.It's nice.12:32
Everybody's warmed up to us and they're all just hanging out, waiting for the dinner to happen.Everybody's warmed up to us and they're all just hanging out, waiting for the dinner to happen.12:32
This is what it's all about, you know?This is what it's all about, you know?12:38
Just good vibes, happy people and incredible nomad life in Iran.Just good vibes, happy people and incredible nomad life in Iran.12:40
It's obviously way more slow paced and anywhere else you would find any community in the world.It's obviously way more slow paced and anywhere else you would find any community in the world.12:45
It's a really, really humble lifestyle and I'm just grateful to be here and share with you.It's a really, really humble lifestyle and I'm just grateful to be here and share with you.12:49
After an hour of smelling the meat and fresh bread, dinner is about to be served and I couldn't be more excited.After an hour of smelling the meat and fresh bread, dinner is about to be served and I couldn't be more excited.12:53
Oh, that's the best part.Oh, that's the best part.12:59
The crispy heart of the rice.The crispy heart of the rice.13:00
Wow.Wow.13:02
Look at the color.Look at the color.13:03
Perfect carpet.Perfect carpet.13:05
It's Farhad's 10th birthday today.It's Farhad's 10th birthday today.13:06
So we're going to make it very memorable with a beautiful meal.So we're going to make it very memorable with a beautiful meal.13:09
Hasta la nación.Hasta la nación.13:11
This is incredible.This is incredible.13:12
It's colorful.It's colorful.13:14
There's many vegetables, rice, meat.There's many vegetables, rice, meat.13:15
Thank you so much for cooking.Thank you so much for cooking.13:17
Thank you.Thank you.13:18
Here we have a fresh plate of goat with rice and saffron.Here we have a fresh plate of goat with rice and saffron.13:19
Food is a serious business here in Iran and we're experiencing it right now.Food is a serious business here in Iran and we're experiencing it right now.13:24
Sorry guys, I don't know how to...Sorry guys, I don't know how to...13:27
Really?Really?13:30
Oh man, finger.Oh man, finger.13:31
Lame.Lame.13:32
This rice, so good.This rice, so good.13:36
Try the goat.Try the goat.13:38
Very good.Very good.13:40
You guys are lucky to have amazing food every day.You guys are lucky to have amazing food every day.13:41
Have you ever had any American visitors here?Have you ever had any American visitors here?13:43
Or am I the first one?Or am I the first one?13:46
No, for the first one.No, for the first one.13:47
I'm the first one.I'm the first one.13:48
Yeah.Yeah.13:49
So how do you feel having an American here?So how do you feel having an American here?13:50
For sure.For sure.13:52
They're very happy.They're very happy.13:53
I'm happy to have this.I'm happy to have this.13:53
You know, many people in my country, I would say most people in my country are very scared of Iran.You know, many people in my country, I would say most people in my country are very scared of Iran.13:55
So it's nice to share the real Iran.So it's nice to share the real Iran.14:01
When you think about America, what comes to mind?When you think about America, what comes to mind?14:07
When they were young and started to go to school, they just heard bad things about the U .S.When they were young and started to go to school, they just heard bad things about the U .S.14:12
Like what you said about the other way.Like what you said about the other way.14:20
But now when they are grown up and because of technology and the information that they get, and they understand that everything and all the problems are between governments.But now when they are grown up and because of technology and the information that they get, and they understand that everything and all the problems are between governments.14:22
That's exactly right.That's exactly right.14:31
This is honestly one of the coolest meal experiences I've had in a long time.This is honestly one of the coolest meal experiences I've had in a long time.14:33
Everyone just hanging out, eating, sharing jokes.Everyone just hanging out, eating, sharing jokes.14:36
Got birthday boy over here, he's tired, he's been in the fields all day.Got birthday boy over here, he's tired, he's been in the fields all day.14:39
You have to make a wish on your birthday.You have to make a wish on your birthday.14:43
But don't tell me the wish, you have to make it.But don't tell me the wish, you have to make it.14:45
Make it, daddy.Make it, daddy.14:47
Honestly, you wish to become a doctor.Honestly, you wish to become a doctor.14:48
Brother is going to be a pilot and he likes to be a doctor.Brother is going to be a pilot and he likes to be a doctor.14:51
That's awesome.That's awesome.14:54
You may notice that only girls are doing, I mean they brought everything for preparing the food.You may notice that only girls are doing, I mean they brought everything for preparing the food.14:55
And the guys just chill.And the guys just chill.15:02
Because they've been working the whole day, I mean they've been outside with the sheep, then come back.Because they've been working the whole day, I mean they've been outside with the sheep, then come back.15:04
So they go early morning, come back at lunchtime, and again in the afternoon.So they go early morning, come back at lunchtime, and again in the afternoon.15:10
It's hot.It's hot.15:14
Yeah, yeah.Yeah, yeah.15:15
It's so peaceful out here.It's so peaceful out here.15:16
You can see the stars.You can see the stars.15:17
So quiet.So quiet.15:19
And we're going to get some rest now.And we're going to get some rest now.15:20
Get up a beautiful sleep, wake up in the morning.Get up a beautiful sleep, wake up in the morning.15:22
Good night.Good night.15:24
Good morning.Good morning.15:30
It is really cold outside.It is really cold outside.15:31
Temperature dropped drastically overnight.Temperature dropped drastically overnight.15:33
Beautiful sunrise about to happen in front of me.Beautiful sunrise about to happen in front of me.15:35
And it's just an incredible experience out here.And it's just an incredible experience out here.15:37
The guy just woke up this morning and came out with a huge gun around his shoulder.The guy just woke up this morning and came out with a huge gun around his shoulder.15:39
Wow.Wow.15:46
What do you use that gun for?What do you use that gun for?15:48
To protect him, especially sheep, the family in any case, but mostly for protecting the sheep.To protect him, especially sheep, the family in any case, but mostly for protecting the sheep.15:51
Where did you get it from?Where did you get it from?15:57
The government actually give them permission because in Iran you need to have permission to carry a gun, having a gun.The government actually give them permission because in Iran you need to have permission to carry a gun, having a gun.15:59
But the Gashkine nomads, they get the permission.But the Gashkine nomads, they get the permission.16:07
Do you ever use it or do you just carry it for just in case, for safety?Do you ever use it or do you just carry it for just in case, for safety?16:11
Oh, that's more like it.Oh, that's more like it.16:15
In a case that there is, for example, a thread like a valve or something like that, they shoot in the sky to scare them.In a case that there is, for example, a thread like a valve or something like that, they shoot in the sky to scare them.16:17
And according to the traditions, when there is a wedding ceremony, they also do some shooting, you know, the welcome actually the bride, but I mean shooting to the sky.And according to the traditions, when there is a wedding ceremony, they also do some shooting, you know, the welcome actually the bride, but I mean shooting to the sky.16:24
Oh, gosh.Oh, gosh.16:34
Arre.Arre.16:34
It's only 5 .30 in the morning, but his chore of the day is to let the goats and sheep out and take them out into the field.It's only 5 .30 in the morning, but his chore of the day is to let the goats and sheep out and take them out into the field.16:36
Now I understand why the sheep have such thick fur because it's really freaking cold out here.Now I understand why the sheep have such thick fur because it's really freaking cold out here.16:47
The sun right now is just peeking over the mountains and it's already starting to get a lot warmer because let me tell you, it is cold out here.The sun right now is just peeking over the mountains and it's already starting to get a lot warmer because let me tell you, it is cold out here.16:55
And that's why the nomads move because it gets too cold in this region.And that's why the nomads move because it gets too cold in this region.17:02
We're at like 2 ,500 meters elevation right now.We're at like 2 ,500 meters elevation right now.17:06
It snows a lot here in the winter, so that's why they migrate.It snows a lot here in the winter, so that's why they migrate.17:08
They go 400 kilometers south.They go 400 kilometers south.17:11
Up until just recent years, they actually used to walk 400 kilometers, which would take weeks and weeks, even months.Up until just recent years, they actually used to walk 400 kilometers, which would take weeks and weeks, even months.17:13
But now, sadly, as those practices are dying out and as modernization is creeping in, they throw all of their goats and sheep on the back of trucks and theyBut now, sadly, as those practices are dying out and as modernization is creeping in, they throw all of their goats and sheep on the back of trucks and they17:18
drive.drive.17:26
What do you think about this?What do you think about this?17:27
It's amazing, you know?It's amazing, you know?17:28
Yeah, I just think of the differences between living here in nature with the sun.Yeah, I just think of the differences between living here in nature with the sun.17:29
They are ready to do everything and compare it with the city style of life.They are ready to do everything and compare it with the city style of life.17:36
You know, that's totally different.You know, that's totally different.17:41
Again.Again.17:46
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You see in the Kashkai nomads, they have really specific gender roles.You see in the Kashkai nomads, they have really specific gender roles.18:59
So the men wake up and they go out into the fields with their goat and sheep, and the women are making the amazing Iranian bread, which is really tasty.So the men wake up and they go out into the fields with their goat and sheep, and the women are making the amazing Iranian bread, which is really tasty.19:02
It's like really thin and crispy, and it's almost like a cracker.It's like really thin and crispy, and it's almost like a cracker.19:10
It's like six in the morning right now, and they're just up as soon as they can to make it.It's like six in the morning right now, and they're just up as soon as they can to make it.19:13
Five after that.Five after that.19:16
Alright, so she is bringing us freshly baked bread.Alright, so she is bringing us freshly baked bread.19:18
It's still hot.It's still hot.19:21
Oh yes.Oh yes.19:22
Oh my God, it's just nothing better than this cracker bread, bro.Oh my God, it's just nothing better than this cracker bread, bro.19:22
Listen to this.Listen to this.19:27
Oh yeah.Oh yeah.19:29
Bon appetit.Bon appetit.19:30
Mousheja.Mousheja.19:32
Leaving the nomads behind, we hop in the car for four more hours towards Esfahan, one of the most popular cities in Iran.Leaving the nomads behind, we hop in the car for four more hours towards Esfahan, one of the most popular cities in Iran.19:35
On the way, I finally pick up phone signals so I can call my wife, Diana, to let her know I'm safe.On the way, I finally pick up phone signals so I can call my wife, Diana, to let her know I'm safe.19:41
Is it safe?Is it safe?19:46
So far it's so good, yeah.So far it's so good, yeah.19:47
Guess what, some of the women aren't covering their hair.Guess what, some of the women aren't covering their hair.19:48
Oh my God.Oh my God.19:51
So do you have any last wishes for us?So do you have any last wishes for us?19:53
Please be safe guys.Please be safe guys.19:55
You know, you're a ginger and you're a golden tree bird.You know, you're a ginger and you're a golden tree bird.19:57
Thank you.Thank you.20:00
Love you, bye.Love you, bye.20:02
Bye bye.Bye bye.20:03
Bye bye.Bye bye.20:04
Bye.Bye.20:05
We've entered the lively city of Esfahan, and after just two minutes of walking around, I meet my first local friend who said hi to me on the street.We've entered the lively city of Esfahan, and after just two minutes of walking around, I meet my first local friend who said hi to me on the street.20:06
I just met Abed here.I just met Abed here.20:12
I just want to learn a little bit more about life here because, first of all, Americans and American media are scared of Iran.I just want to learn a little bit more about life here because, first of all, Americans and American media are scared of Iran.20:14
You know this, right?You know this, right?20:21
Yeah, yeah, yeah.Yeah, yeah, yeah.20:22
The funny thing is it's super safe here.The funny thing is it's super safe here.20:22
No, for like, Iran for visiting is absolutely safe.No, for like, Iran for visiting is absolutely safe.20:24
People are so friendly, like so helpful.People are so friendly, like so helpful.20:27
But like, if you want to invest here, that economy is not safe.But like, if you want to invest here, that economy is not safe.20:29
But the living, like to live here is absolutely safe.But the living, like to live here is absolutely safe.20:32
Iran has a lot of opportunities for tourism.Iran has a lot of opportunities for tourism.20:36
The nature of Iran is amazing.The nature of Iran is amazing.20:40
Everywhere you have beaches, forests, mountains.Everywhere you have beaches, forests, mountains.20:42
Desert culture, like over a thousand of years in the desert.Desert culture, like over a thousand of years in the desert.20:44
So you go to a tiny, tiny village, they live in there for like over a thousand years.So you go to a tiny, tiny village, they live in there for like over a thousand years.20:47
So basically, the life here is great.So basically, the life here is great.20:51
Yeah, yeah, it's fun.Yeah, yeah, it's fun.20:53
In terms of like overall happiness, things to do.In terms of like overall happiness, things to do.20:55
So people are switching from like being religious and more like closed to be more open -minded.So people are switching from like being religious and more like closed to be more open -minded.20:57
Women used to cover their hair, and now I'm seeing so many women not covering their hair.Women used to cover their hair, and now I'm seeing so many women not covering their hair.21:04
It's crazy.It's crazy.21:08
It's actually, it's applied.It's actually, it's applied.21:08
So they have to do it.So they have to do it.21:10
So that's a, that's a law in Iran.So that's a, that's a law in Iran.21:11
But they're taking it off.But they're taking it off.21:13
So they're taking it off.So they're taking it off.21:14
It's their choice.It's their choice.21:15
So they have to fight for it.So they have to fight for it.21:16
It's interesting because most people here are not religious.It's interesting because most people here are not religious.21:17
They don't go to the mosque.They don't go to the mosque.21:20
No, no.No, no.21:21
But obviously the government has its own ways of doing things.But obviously the government has its own ways of doing things.21:22
And I just think it's a crazy contrast between the people, local people and what the laws are.And I just think it's a crazy contrast between the people, local people and what the laws are.21:24
People that got really fed up with religion, which is really great.People that got really fed up with religion, which is really great.21:29
Because otherwise, if Iran was a secular country in 1979, people wouldn't wake up.Because otherwise, if Iran was a secular country in 1979, people wouldn't wake up.21:34
So now they like, they don't really care about religion.So now they like, they don't really care about religion.21:40
In Iran, like the next generation, it won't be like that.In Iran, like the next generation, it won't be like that.21:43
After all that great insight from Abed, we make our way over to the 17th century royal mosque, which has some of the most beautiful tile work I've ever seen.After all that great insight from Abed, we make our way over to the 17th century royal mosque, which has some of the most beautiful tile work I've ever seen.21:47
Look at the amazing architecture we have here.Look at the amazing architecture we have here.21:55
Look at the beautiful tile work.Look at the beautiful tile work.21:58
Look at the spectacular calligraphies we have all around this mosque, which makes it really, really fascinating.Look at the spectacular calligraphies we have all around this mosque, which makes it really, really fascinating.22:01
Yes, it's original from 17th century.Yes, it's original from 17th century.22:08
Dude.Dude.22:10
The moment I saw, I walked through the arch, you know, you just get the goosebumps.The moment I saw, I walked through the arch, you know, you just get the goosebumps.22:11
If I stood here 400 years ago, it would look the same.If I stood here 400 years ago, it would look the same.22:15
Exactly the same.Exactly the same.22:18
Exactly the same.Exactly the same.22:18
I think the most impressive thing for me in here is how that light always faces Mecca.I think the most impressive thing for me in here is how that light always faces Mecca.22:19
And you only see it when you enter the mosque and it goes away.And you only see it when you enter the mosque and it goes away.22:24
The mosque is located just next to the main square of Esfahan, the second largest city square in the world behind Beijing.The mosque is located just next to the main square of Esfahan, the second largest city square in the world behind Beijing.22:27
And I'm very excited to walk around and mingle with more locals.And I'm very excited to walk around and mingle with more locals.22:33
Teach me the phrase again.Teach me the phrase again.22:35
Ah, the famous phrase.Ah, the famous phrase.22:37
Yes.Yes.22:38
Esfahan.Esfahan.22:39
Esfahan.Esfahan.22:39
Nesfajahan.Nesfajahan.22:40
Nesfajahan.Nesfajahan.22:41
Means?Means?22:41
Esfahan, half the world.Esfahan, half the world.22:42
Half the world.Half the world.22:43
I heard that Esfahan is one of the most open minded cities in Iran.I heard that Esfahan is one of the most open minded cities in Iran.22:45
So I came here to try to meet some younger people and see what the culture is like underneath the surface.So I came here to try to meet some younger people and see what the culture is like underneath the surface.22:48
So we obviously can see amazing mosques and mausoleums that we went in, but what's actually happening behind the scenes?So we obviously can see amazing mosques and mausoleums that we went in, but what's actually happening behind the scenes?22:52
How are people living their life?How are people living their life?22:57
I want to mission out and meet some people and see if we can find out.I want to mission out and meet some people and see if we can find out.22:58
How are you?How are you?23:01
What's your name?What's your name?23:03
Mohammed.Mohammed.23:04
Mohammed.Mohammed.23:05
My name is Drew.My name is Drew.23:06
As you can see, people here are extremely friendly.As you can see, people here are extremely friendly.23:07
We're just hanging out in the main square.We're just hanging out in the main square.23:10
The sun is going down.The sun is going down.23:12
Kids are playing in the water.Kids are playing in the water.23:13
People are having picnics and riding horses.People are having picnics and riding horses.23:15
Ronaldo.Ronaldo.23:19
No, no.No, no.23:20
You can see they just come up to you and sit down and they just want to make friends.You can see they just come up to you and sit down and they just want to make friends.23:21
And that's one of the best things about visiting Iran.And that's one of the best things about visiting Iran.23:24
And like when I say I'm American, it raises an eyebrow.And like when I say I'm American, it raises an eyebrow.23:27
They're like, oh, American, but they just want to be friends.They're like, oh, American, but they just want to be friends.23:30
Put off, put off.Put off, put off.23:33
America, America.America, America.23:34
Take your time.Take your time.23:36
Insha 'Allah.Insha 'Allah.23:37
Wow, that was cool.Wow, that was cool.23:40
I don't know what he was saying.I don't know what he was saying.23:42
He kept saying America, America and smiling, but I imagine it was pretty genuine.He kept saying America, America and smiling, but I imagine it was pretty genuine.23:43
Are you from Estefan?Are you from Estefan?23:51
I know.I know.23:52
I'm from Estefan.I'm from Estefan.23:53
What's Estefan?What's Estefan?23:54
Just kidding.Just kidding.23:54
So what do you like about Estefan?So what do you like about Estefan?23:56
I like inflation.I like inflation.23:58
I like the political situation, sanctions.I like the political situation, sanctions.24:01
It's great.It's great.24:04
The river is dry.The river is dry.24:05
You know why?You know why?24:07
At least people have a sense of humor.At least people have a sense of humor.24:08
I respect that.I respect that.24:09
Really though, what's good about Iran?Really though, what's good about Iran?24:10
What's good about Iran?What's good about Iran?24:12
The nature is very varied.The nature is very varied.24:14
We've got mountains, we've got desert, we've got the sea.We've got mountains, we've got desert, we've got the sea.24:15
The people are friendly.The people are friendly.24:18
We don't have that variety in food.We don't have that variety in food.24:19
Is it a struggle to live here?Is it a struggle to live here?24:21
Yeah, it's...Yeah, it's...24:23
Economically.Economically.24:24
It is economically.It is economically.24:24
We have problems.We have problems.24:26
We have daily problems.We have daily problems.24:28
We have daily inflations and those stressful, you know, every time when you're bombarded with news, stress about the future, people are very educated but mostly they want to immigrateWe have daily inflations and those stressful, you know, every time when you're bombarded with news, stress about the future, people are very educated but mostly they want to immigrate24:29
outside Iran.outside Iran.24:39
But there's a misconception that Iran is dangerous, terrorism, it's a scary place.But there's a misconception that Iran is dangerous, terrorism, it's a scary place.24:40
But you know, I'm American and I'm going everywhere and I'm telling them I'm American and they love to hear that.But you know, I'm American and I'm going everywhere and I'm telling them I'm American and they love to hear that.24:45
What do you think about America?What do you think about America?24:51
People are people everywhere.People are people everywhere.24:53
American people are very friendly.American people are very friendly.24:54
I think they are very open -minded.I think they are very open -minded.24:56
You know, the problem is between the governments, not about people.You know, the problem is between the governments, not about people.24:57
I love American people.I love American people.25:01
I love their dollars, especially.I love their dollars, especially.25:02
So good to meet you, man.So good to meet you, man.25:05
Nice to meet you.Nice to meet you.25:07
I'll let you go.I'll let you go.25:07
Nice to meet you.Nice to meet you.25:08
What's your name?What's your name?25:08
Drew.Drew.25:09
What is it like to live in Asfahan?What is it like to live in Asfahan?25:13
You're a Gen Z, 21 years old.You're a Gen Z, 21 years old.25:14
What's it like to live here?What's it like to live here?25:17
It's a beautiful city.It's a beautiful city.25:18
It's a history and National Jahan Esquire is very big and very popular.It's a history and National Jahan Esquire is very big and very popular.25:19
Yeah, it's amazing here.Yeah, it's amazing here.25:27
Have you ever met like tourists coming here or is it really uncommon?Have you ever met like tourists coming here or is it really uncommon?25:28
Yes, the last summer I met two Spanish tourists.Yes, the last summer I met two Spanish tourists.25:33
Nice.Nice.25:38
Have you ever met an American tourist?Have you ever met an American tourist?25:38
Never.Never.25:40
So I'm American.So I'm American.25:41
How does it feel to?How does it feel to?25:42
Oh, really?Oh, really?25:43
Yeah.Yeah.25:44
Why, oh really?Why, oh really?25:44
I've never seen an American person.I've never seen an American person.25:45
Really?Really?25:48
Yes.Yes.25:48
You've never seen an American person?You've never seen an American person?25:49
I like a bit of Portuguese, America, I like it.I like a bit of Portuguese, America, I like it.25:50
So what do you think about America?So what do you think about America?25:54
Regardless of politics, I think American people are very kind.Regardless of politics, I think American people are very kind.25:56
How do you know if I'm the first one you've met?How do you know if I'm the first one you've met?26:02
There's so many American -justed movies, not in real life.There's so many American -justed movies, not in real life.26:04
Of course, I see so many tourists in here from all around the world expect America.Of course, I see so many tourists in here from all around the world expect America.26:08
Is it safe here?Is it safe here?26:14
It's not dangerous.It's not dangerous.26:15
What do you think about Iranian people?What do you think about Iranian people?26:17
I mean, you may hear about Iranian people that they are very kind and hospitable.I mean, you may hear about Iranian people that they are very kind and hospitable.26:19
They are.They are.26:24
That's just a message that I want to share in my videos.That's just a message that I want to share in my videos.26:24
Iran's incredible and super safe and people are friendly like these ladies.Iran's incredible and super safe and people are friendly like these ladies.26:27
I'm so happy to hear that.I'm so happy to hear that.26:32
Yeah.Yeah.26:33
American person.American person.26:34
Iranian people are very kind and friendly together.Iranian people are very kind and friendly together.26:36
How does it make you feel that the entire world looks down on Iran?How does it make you feel that the entire world looks down on Iran?26:40
They think it's a terrorism country.They think it's a terrorism country.26:44
There's just this horrible dark picture of Iran that the whole world sees.There's just this horrible dark picture of Iran that the whole world sees.26:45
How does it make you feel?How does it make you feel?26:49
Because Iran always is in the media in a bad way.Because Iran always is in the media in a bad way.26:50
So just recently, like in 7 October, what happened in Israel?So just recently, like in 7 October, what happened in Israel?26:54
So in the news, most of the country, they say, Iran got involved with the war.So in the news, most of the country, they say, Iran got involved with the war.26:58
So they put pictures of the war.So they put pictures of the war.27:02
So that's the media.So that's the media.27:05
It's completely separated from the people.It's completely separated from the people.27:06
Exactly.Exactly.27:08
That's the point.That's the point.27:08
Yeah.Yeah.27:09
That's the point.That's the point.27:10
I bet if you could say one message to everybody in the world.I bet if you could say one message to everybody in the world.27:10
I would say, As the sun goes down, I'm meeting up with a friend of a friend who's going to help me to sum up my thoughts when it comesI would say, As the sun goes down, I'm meeting up with a friend of a friend who's going to help me to sum up my thoughts when it comes27:13
to safety in Iran.to safety in Iran.27:23
What is special about Asfahan to you?What is special about Asfahan to you?27:25
It's so clean.It's so clean.27:27
So clean.So clean.27:28
Comparing other cities in Iran, also people are kind to each other.Comparing other cities in Iran, also people are kind to each other.27:29
It means you can find people whom you can trust on them.It means you can find people whom you can trust on them.27:34
Yeah.Yeah.27:38
Before I came to Iran, a lot of my friends and family, even my parents, think that I'm so crazy, that it's so dangerous.Before I came to Iran, a lot of my friends and family, even my parents, think that I'm so crazy, that it's so dangerous.27:39
How does that make you feel?How does that make you feel?27:45
I know.I know.27:46
I heard a lot about it in news.I heard a lot about it in news.27:47
That's not the truth.That's not the truth.27:49
Iran is very safe.Iran is very safe.27:50
Like, okay, in every country, we have problems.Like, okay, in every country, we have problems.27:51
We have maybe inner wars.We have maybe inner wars.27:55
Every country has it.Every country has it.27:57
Well, it's right in the middle of the world.Well, it's right in the middle of the world.27:59
Exactly.Exactly.28:00
It is.It is.28:01
And you have many other wars happening around Iran.And you have many other wars happening around Iran.28:01
And it's just, yeah, it's a mess politically.And it's just, yeah, it's a mess politically.28:05
Unfortunately, yeah.Unfortunately, yeah.28:08
But the point is, Iran is very safe, very kind people.But the point is, Iran is very safe, very kind people.28:09
If you could say any message to people in the world watching this.If you could say any message to people in the world watching this.28:12
Mostly American people watching this.Mostly American people watching this.28:15
What would you tell them?What would you tell them?28:17
I would tell you that Iran is safe.I would tell you that Iran is safe.28:17
And don't let news to cheat you.And don't let news to cheat you.28:21
And if you travel to Iran, so, because it's very economic, very safe and people are very welcoming and nice to you.And if you travel to Iran, so, because it's very economic, very safe and people are very welcoming and nice to you.28:25
So you will have a nice trip and stay in Iran.So you will have a nice trip and stay in Iran.28:33
I can promise.I can promise.28:36
As I head back to my hotel, I want to update my parents who've been waiting eagerly to hear from me.As I head back to my hotel, I want to update my parents who've been waiting eagerly to hear from me.28:37
Hey, I really want to take you here.Hey, I really want to take you here.28:41
Oh, I think I can go to the hotel right now, but thank you.Oh, I think I can go to the hotel right now, but thank you.28:43
I don't know, man, but the world's falling apart in the Middle East.I don't know, man, but the world's falling apart in the Middle East.28:46
If you're there.If you're there.28:49
I promise you it's safe.I promise you it's safe.28:51
Yeah.Yeah.28:53
All right, I believe you.All right, I believe you.28:53
You look like you're in very good hands.You look like you're in very good hands.28:54
So that may use happiness.So that may use happiness.28:56
Thank you.Thank you.28:57
Don't worry, adult.Don't worry, adult.28:58
Don't worry, adult.Don't worry, adult.28:59
My mom is right.My mom is right.29:00
I am in good hands.I am in good hands.29:00
With Amin as my guide, everyone here has been super friendly.With Amin as my guide, everyone here has been super friendly.29:02
But there's something else worth mentioning.But there's something else worth mentioning.29:05
While the Iranian people seem happy on the surface, life behind the scenes isn't so easy.While the Iranian people seem happy on the surface, life behind the scenes isn't so easy.29:06
Thanks to international sanctions, Iranians can't use foreign credit cards, which means they can't book flights, travel, or shop online like we do.Thanks to international sanctions, Iranians can't use foreign credit cards, which means they can't book flights, travel, or shop online like we do.29:11
Amin tells me he has to visit a physical travel agency and pay for flights in cash.Amin tells me he has to visit a physical travel agency and pay for flights in cash.29:18
And when he has to travel abroad, he needs to bring a lot of US dollars, since he can't withdraw money from an ATM.And when he has to travel abroad, he needs to bring a lot of US dollars, since he can't withdraw money from an ATM.29:23
It's a tough reality of being Iranian.It's a tough reality of being Iranian.29:28
Our road trip is now going to take us north and west, deep into the Kurdish communities and villages, which is going to really show the diversity of Iran.Our road trip is now going to take us north and west, deep into the Kurdish communities and villages, which is going to really show the diversity of Iran.29:31
If you've never heard of Kurdistan, it's the world's largest unrecognized country spanning Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria.If you've never heard of Kurdistan, it's the world's largest unrecognized country spanning Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria.29:37
It has more residents than all of Canada, but sadly, regional politics prevent them from uniting as one nation.It has more residents than all of Canada, but sadly, regional politics prevent them from uniting as one nation.29:44
My goal for the remainder of the trip is to visit the smallest villages to meet the Kurds and see what their life is all about.My goal for the remainder of the trip is to visit the smallest villages to meet the Kurds and see what their life is all about.29:50
And that leads us to our first town called Harsin.And that leads us to our first town called Harsin.29:55
In true Kurdish fashion, their amazing hospitality shows as we're invited for a glass of tea with random locals.In true Kurdish fashion, their amazing hospitality shows as we're invited for a glass of tea with random locals.29:57
Mr.Mr.30:03
Aviator guys, show me how to crack open the walnuts.Aviator guys, show me how to crack open the walnuts.30:03
Wow, that's so cool.Wow, that's so cool.30:06
Thank you.Thank you.30:08
That's about as fresh as a walnut gets.That's about as fresh as a walnut gets.30:09
You'll notice, like, when you shake their hands, they always put their hand over their heart, which is like a sign of respect.You'll notice, like, when you shake their hands, they always put their hand over their heart, which is like a sign of respect.30:11
His name is Darius.His name is Darius.30:16
Darius is the person from now on for Darius.Darius is the person from now on for Darius.30:19
Being Darius, it's super hot.Being Darius, it's super hot.30:23
Be careful.Be careful.30:25
After a lovely first stop, we hit the road for Kermanshah, the largest city in Iranian Kurdistan.After a lovely first stop, we hit the road for Kermanshah, the largest city in Iranian Kurdistan.30:26
We're driving through this massive dust storm right now.We're driving through this massive dust storm right now.30:31
Oh, my God.Oh, my God.30:34
It's dust coming from the west, from Iraq.It's dust coming from the west, from Iraq.30:36
Are you picking on Iraq?Are you picking on Iraq?30:38
Oh, my God.Oh, my God.30:41
In Arizona, we have these.In Arizona, we have these.30:42
We call them Haboo.We call them Haboo.30:43
H -A -Boo.H -A -Boo.30:44
As the road continues, the modern side of the city begins to fade, replaced by an older feeling of life.As the road continues, the modern side of the city begins to fade, replaced by an older feeling of life.30:45
But before we go any further, Amin says we need to stop for gas.But before we go any further, Amin says we need to stop for gas.30:50
Because Iran is such an oil -rich country, it cost about $1 .50 to fill up this entire car.Because Iran is such an oil -rich country, it cost about $1 .50 to fill up this entire car.30:53
It's subsidized by the government, so it is literally dirt cheap.It's subsidized by the government, so it is literally dirt cheap.30:59
Stopping on the side of the road here in the middle of nowhere, and there's a lot of goats.Stopping on the side of the road here in the middle of nowhere, and there's a lot of goats.31:05
They're surrounding our car.They're surrounding our car.31:09
I'm itching to get to Kermanshah, but Amin tells me there's a UNESCO World Heritage Site that we have to stop and see.I'm itching to get to Kermanshah, but Amin tells me there's a UNESCO World Heritage Site that we have to stop and see.31:13
Welcome to Bistun, the world's largest ancient inscription that dates back to 520 BC.Welcome to Bistun, the world's largest ancient inscription that dates back to 520 BC.31:19
While we're not allowed to climb to the top, we can see from below how the inscription is still in perfect condition after more than 2 ,500 years.While we're not allowed to climb to the top, we can see from below how the inscription is still in perfect condition after more than 2 ,500 years.31:24
Here, you can also find a third -century sculpture of Hercules.Here, you can also find a third -century sculpture of Hercules.31:30
It is pretty cool how detailed it is.It is pretty cool how detailed it is.31:33
You can see his beard, you can see his fingernails.You can see his beard, you can see his fingernails.31:35
Just casually looking at a inscription on this mountain.Just casually looking at a inscription on this mountain.31:38
It's something like you would see in Egypt, and it's so incredibly detailed.It's something like you would see in Egypt, and it's so incredibly detailed.31:42
We're just arriving in Kermanshah right before the sunset.We're just arriving in Kermanshah right before the sunset.31:49
Pretty cool arrival into the city.Pretty cool arrival into the city.31:53
Hello.Hello.31:55
How are you?How are you?31:57
How are you?How are you?31:58
Eat on.Eat on.31:58
We've met us somewhere in a random neighborhood at Kermanshah, and we're about to get dinner with Amin's friends.We've met us somewhere in a random neighborhood at Kermanshah, and we're about to get dinner with Amin's friends.32:01
You're a nice gentleman with your gift.You're a nice gentleman with your gift.32:09
Yes.Yes.32:10
Hi.Hi.32:11
How are you?How are you?32:12
How are you?How are you?32:13
Cerve is my friend.Cerve is my friend.32:14
Hi, how are you?Hi, how are you?32:15
Nice to meet you.Nice to meet you.32:16
Thank you.Thank you.32:16
This is very nice.This is very nice.32:18
What does your shirt mean?What does your shirt mean?32:20
Absolutely.Absolutely.32:22
I like this.I like this.32:24
It's very nice.It's very nice.32:26
The belt is called Choharana.The belt is called Choharana.32:27
When I went to Soleimanya in Iraq, I saw that.When I went to Soleimanya in Iraq, I saw that.32:29
So what are we having for dinner tonight?So what are we having for dinner tonight?32:32
The secrets.The secrets.32:34
What's with English?What's with English?32:36
How old are you?How old are you?32:37
Six.Six.32:38
Have you ever spoke English with a native English speaker?Have you ever spoke English with a native English speaker?32:39
No.No.32:41
He really understands English, like really well.He really understands English, like really well.32:42
Thank you so much.Thank you so much.32:45
What is this?What is this?32:46
It's a traditional drink.It's a traditional drink.32:46
This is really colorful.This is really colorful.32:48
It's like rose water.It's like rose water.32:52
It's like rose water tea.It's like rose water tea.32:53
What do you want to be when you grow up?What do you want to be when you grow up?32:54
Construction site.Construction site.32:56
You want to be a construction site?You want to be a construction site?32:58
Yes.Yes.32:59
And I want to be a pilot.And I want to be a pilot.33:00
I'm going to be a police officer.I'm going to be a police officer.33:02
All of that construction and pilot and police officer?All of that construction and pilot and police officer?33:05
Yes.Yes.33:08
And a fire truck.And a fire truck.33:09
I want to be a fire truck.I want to be a fire truck.33:10
Are you hungry?Are you hungry?33:12
Yes.Yes.33:13
Where are you going to sit?Where are you going to sit?33:14
I'm going to sit next to you.I'm going to sit next to you.33:16
So where are you going to sit?So where are you going to sit?33:19
There.There.33:21
Okay, so I'm going to sit there.Okay, so I'm going to sit there.33:21
Okay.Okay.33:24
Is that okay?Is that okay?33:25
Yep.Yep.33:26
Rocky speaks English.Rocky speaks English.33:27
He's my best pet.He's my best pet.33:29
So he's your best friend and your best pet?So he's your best friend and your best pet?33:30
Yep.Yep.33:33
Wow.Wow.33:35
Nice room you have.Nice room you have.33:36
Yep.Yep.33:37
My favorite toy is a bouncy ball.My favorite toy is a bouncy ball.33:38
He took me in his room in the back and he's showing me his favorite toys.He took me in his room in the back and he's showing me his favorite toys.33:41
Is that fun?Is that fun?33:44
Yep.Yep.33:45
Oh, you have a lot of books in here.Oh, you have a lot of books in here.33:46
No, but I'm not reading it.No, but I'm not reading it.33:48
Here's my bathroom.Here's my bathroom.33:49
We can use it to go bath.We can use it to go bath.33:53
Everybody watching this video from America and the world is going to love you.Everybody watching this video from America and the world is going to love you.33:55
Yep.Yep.33:59
What do you want to say to them?What do you want to say to them?34:01
I want to say I'm six years old.I want to say I'm six years old.34:03
And cute.And cute.34:07
Yep.Yep.34:08
This is a hat.This is a hat.34:08
Yes.Yes.34:10
Let's go.Let's go.34:11
The food is ready.The food is ready.34:11
Come on.Come on.34:12
This is a secret food.This is a secret food.34:22
Which one is secret?Which one is secret?34:23
That's every secret.That's every secret.34:27
Secret.Secret.34:28
I mean, in Iran, there's not many recognizable brands.I mean, in Iran, there's not many recognizable brands.34:29
But Coca -Cola is one of them.But Coca -Cola is one of them.34:32
Yeah.Yeah.34:34
No McDonald's.No McDonald's.34:36
This is a fishing trick.This is a fishing trick.34:37
Yes.Yes.34:38
Wow.Wow.34:39
Look at here.Look at here.34:39
Yes, man.Yes, man.34:40
It's very colorful.It's very colorful.34:41
Thank you.Thank you.34:43
Who cooked it?Who cooked it?34:43
Which one of you cooked it?Which one of you cooked it?34:44
You cooked all of it.You cooked all of it.34:44
I guess.I guess.34:45
Thank you.Thank you.34:46
It's amazing.It's amazing.34:47
Yes.Yes.34:49
My favorite food is a strawberry.My favorite food is a strawberry.34:49
Strawberry.Strawberry.34:53
So this dish is a very, very typical dish from Kermanshah.So this dish is a very, very typical dish from Kermanshah.34:53
We call it Koreshe Halal.We call it Koreshe Halal.34:57
These are almonds.These are almonds.34:59
And red barberries that they are.And red barberries that they are.35:02
Blackberries.Blackberries.35:04
Blackberries.Blackberries.35:05
You got it wrong.You got it wrong.35:06
It's a blackberry.It's a blackberry.35:07
Okay.Okay.35:08
You start first.You start first.35:09
This is awesome.This is awesome.35:10
With the current situation in Iran and Middle East, was it okay for you to travel to Iran?With the current situation in Iran and Middle East, was it okay for you to travel to Iran?35:11
I wasn't scared because I've been to many countries in the Middle East, including Iran.I wasn't scared because I've been to many countries in the Middle East, including Iran.35:20
And so I know that the governments are different than the people.And so I know that the governments are different than the people.35:24
But to get the visa, it was tricky.But to get the visa, it was tricky.35:28
It took many months actually to get the visa.It took many months actually to get the visa.35:30
And my parents are scared right now that I'm here.And my parents are scared right now that I'm here.35:33
So there's a lot of fear about Iran.So there's a lot of fear about Iran.35:37
But for me, I just want to come and meet the people and share this with everyone.But for me, I just want to come and meet the people and share this with everyone.35:39
Our parents are also afraid that we are living in Iran.Our parents are also afraid that we are living in Iran.35:44
It's just not your parents.It's just not your parents.35:47
Everyone's scared of Iran.Everyone's scared of Iran.35:49
What does it mean to you to be Kurdish?What does it mean to you to be Kurdish?35:50
It's a difficulty because it's a...It's a difficulty because it's a...35:52
Because he had a tizy, he had a lot of issues in East Mesopotamia.Because he had a tizy, he had a lot of issues in East Mesopotamia.35:54
She feels that they are kind of isolated in the corner of the country.She feels that they are kind of isolated in the corner of the country.35:58
The other people in the country don't understand the language.The other people in the country don't understand the language.36:01
For example, in America, all people are speaking English, you know?For example, in America, all people are speaking English, you know?36:04
But here in Iran, it's a lot of languages like Kurdish, Arabic, Persian.But here in Iran, it's a lot of languages like Kurdish, Arabic, Persian.36:08
How is the culture of Iranian Kurdistan different from the rest of the country?How is the culture of Iranian Kurdistan different from the rest of the country?36:14
Our food, or our traditional, for example, hands -shaking, or lots of things that are different.Our food, or our traditional, for example, hands -shaking, or lots of things that are different.36:19
And so, in religion, we are different.And so, in religion, we are different.36:25
Thank you for explaining.Thank you for explaining.36:28
This is the best dish I've had in Iran.This is the best dish I've had in Iran.36:31
Arrival for a person in general.Arrival for a person in general.36:34
It's bad.It's bad.36:36
I'm a meat eater.I'm a meat eater.36:40
Are you?Are you?36:42
If it's a bad meat, I don't eat it.If it's a bad meat, I don't eat it.36:43
If it's a real meat, I will eat it.If it's a real meat, I will eat it.36:45
Is this real or bad?Is this real or bad?36:47
I need a real meat, not a bad one.I need a real meat, not a bad one.36:49
Is this real?Is this real?36:52
It is.It is.36:53
Good.Good.36:54
What was it like here many decades ago?What was it like here many decades ago?36:56
How is it different than today?How is it different than today?36:59
Since a long time ago, it's been like this, and it hasn't changed, and it still is like that.Since a long time ago, it's been like this, and it hasn't changed, and it still is like that.37:06
They want to have some of their rights.They want to have some of their rights.37:12
One of them, for example, is they would like their language, which is Kurdish, the mother language.One of them, for example, is they would like their language, which is Kurdish, the mother language.37:14
At least it's been, you know, that they teach it at the schools as well.At least it's been, you know, that they teach it at the schools as well.37:20
They don't teach it at the schools?They don't teach it at the schools?37:24
No, because in Iran, the official language is Farsi.No, because in Iran, the official language is Farsi.37:25
What are some of the other struggles that you have?What are some of the other struggles that you have?37:28
Because there's a border near here, but the people are Kurdish.Because there's a border near here, but the people are Kurdish.37:30
Does that affect any family dynamics, or how does that change the life because of the nearby border?Does that affect any family dynamics, or how does that change the life because of the nearby border?37:32
So, they all have relatives in Iraqi Kurdistan.So, they all have relatives in Iraqi Kurdistan.37:40
You know, it's not like that they cannot go there, but they have to have a visa.You know, it's not like that they cannot go there, but they have to have a visa.37:45
They have to apply for a visa.They have to apply for a visa.37:50
Cords of Iran and Iraq are very similar, so they could easily be up together.Cords of Iran and Iraq are very similar, so they could easily be up together.37:55
The same thing between the courts of Turkey and Syria.The same thing between the courts of Turkey and Syria.37:59
They believe that in the Kurdish region in Iran, the unemployment rate is higher than other parts of the country.They believe that in the Kurdish region in Iran, the unemployment rate is higher than other parts of the country.38:03
It's totally higher all around Iran, but they believe that here is higher than other parts.It's totally higher all around Iran, but they believe that here is higher than other parts.38:10
So, they have less opportunities.So, they have less opportunities.38:14
You know that the Kurdish people are the largest ethnic group in the world without a nation.You know that the Kurdish people are the largest ethnic group in the world without a nation.38:15
And it's so sad, you know, you just grew up and you live in an Arab world, but you'd never have a country, or you'd never have a rule, youAnd it's so sad, you know, you just grew up and you live in an Arab world, but you'd never have a country, or you'd never have a rule, you38:20
know, a government, who is supporting you.know, a government, who is supporting you.38:28
These conversations really strike a nerve, and I have empathy for the beautiful Kurdish people and their culture.These conversations really strike a nerve, and I have empathy for the beautiful Kurdish people and their culture.38:30
After dinner, they want to share some traditional songs played by these handmade instruments.After dinner, they want to share some traditional songs played by these handmade instruments.38:35
Maybe, tomorrow, just the only, yeah.Maybe, tomorrow, just the only, yeah.38:56
Next year, come to our home.Next year, come to our home.39:04
I will, thank you so much.I will, thank you so much.39:07
You're welcome.You're welcome.39:08
I hope you have a good night.I hope you have a good night.39:09
He says that hopefully, we will have a good relation.He says that hopefully, we will have a good relation.39:11
I mean, Iran and USA will have a good relation, and we will see you in USA soon.I mean, Iran and USA will have a good relation, and we will see you in USA soon.39:14
Thank you, that was amazing.Thank you, that was amazing.39:19
Bye bye.Bye bye.39:21
Bye bye.Bye bye.39:21
That was one of the best experiences of my life.That was one of the best experiences of my life.39:23
Wow.Wow.39:26
After a wonderful sleep, I'm feeling refreshed for another day of exploring Iran -i Kurdistan.After a wonderful sleep, I'm feeling refreshed for another day of exploring Iran -i Kurdistan.39:30
We are going to be spending all day driving northbound and stopping random towns and anything that catches our eye.We are going to be spending all day driving northbound and stopping random towns and anything that catches our eye.39:35
We've entered a beautiful village called Palangan.We've entered a beautiful village called Palangan.39:40
And what is this place known for?And what is this place known for?39:43
The village is famous for its architecture.The village is famous for its architecture.39:45
It's a step.It's a step.39:47
It's interesting that the courtyard of a house is the roof of the house.It's interesting that the courtyard of a house is the roof of the house.39:48
The next house.The next house.39:53
The next house, exactly.The next house, exactly.39:53
It's set alongside this mountain, kind of at the bottom, but it's the exact same color as the mountain.It's set alongside this mountain, kind of at the bottom, but it's the exact same color as the mountain.39:54
So when you're driving in, it's almost hard to notice it.So when you're driving in, it's almost hard to notice it.39:58
It's camouflage.It's camouflage.40:01
Camouflage, like a chameleon.Camouflage, like a chameleon.40:01
We're just going to wander around and see if we can meet some people.We're just going to wander around and see if we can meet some people.40:03
I already know they're going to be friendly.I already know they're going to be friendly.40:05
Of course, like other parts of the country, they should be very friendly here.Of course, like other parts of the country, they should be very friendly here.40:06
Let's go and see.Let's go and see.40:11
Let's go.Let's go.40:11
Alright, we're shopping for scarf here because it's hot and it's going to make my head cooler.Alright, we're shopping for scarf here because it's hot and it's going to make my head cooler.40:12
And the cooler.And the cooler.40:21
So how much is it?So how much is it?40:27
$7.$7.40:28
So that they are guests?So that they are guests?40:28
Yeah, but they're travelers.Yeah, but they're travelers.40:30
They're from India.They're from India.40:31
He's pushing us away, not letting us pay.He's pushing us away, not letting us pay.40:32
Oh, you took it?Oh, you took it?40:35
Yes.Yes.40:36
Okay, finally we won the battle.Okay, finally we won the battle.40:36
I'm the first to feel it.I'm the first to feel it.40:38
So cool, man.So cool, man.40:40
They're so friendly.They're so friendly.40:40
Every time you make eye contact, they're like, come here, come with me.Every time you make eye contact, they're like, come here, come with me.40:41
Take this.Take this.40:44
Come on, come on.Come on, come on.40:44
As you can see behind me, they still use donkeys to get around this village, just like ancient times.As you can see behind me, they still use donkeys to get around this village, just like ancient times.40:45
And when you're here and you see these old mud brick buildings and the way the society wears, you really feel like you're in the 1700s.And when you're here and you see these old mud brick buildings and the way the society wears, you really feel like you're in the 1700s.40:50
This man we've just seen on the donkey.This man we've just seen on the donkey.40:56
I don't know what he's doing, but he's preparing some stuff to go back to his village, I'm guessing.I don't know what he's doing, but he's preparing some stuff to go back to his village, I'm guessing.40:58
Salam, salam.Salam, salam.41:02
Salam.Salam.41:03
What's up?What's up?41:04
What's up?What's up?41:04
I just stepped on my leg.I just stepped on my leg.41:05
There is no indicator on the donkey.There is no indicator on the donkey.41:08
What happens?What happens?41:12
The bike's out?The bike's out?41:12
Let's go.Let's go.41:13
Not much help, unfortunately, in a moment, because I probably wouldn't be able to start it myself.Not much help, unfortunately, in a moment, because I probably wouldn't be able to start it myself.41:17
All right, this is a losing battle.All right, this is a losing battle.41:28
Our mission is to find a young person and see what it's like to live here.Our mission is to find a young person and see what it's like to live here.41:31
Hopefully they would speak English, but we don't know for sure.Hopefully they would speak English, but we don't know for sure.41:35
Some friendly old man up there just gave us the wave.Some friendly old man up there just gave us the wave.41:38
He invited us to go and visit them.He invited us to go and visit them.41:42
Let's go and see.Let's go and see.41:45
Where are you going?Where are you going?41:46
Salam.Salam.41:47
Salam.Salam.41:48
Okay, so now he's taking us somewhere, the old man.Okay, so now he's taking us somewhere, the old man.41:49
What's he saying?What's he saying?41:52
So he's inviting us to his balcony.So he's inviting us to his balcony.41:53
This is his house here, and he asked us to go to the balcony.This is his house here, and he asked us to go to the balcony.41:55
Salam.Salam.41:59
Following the leader.Following the leader.41:59
Salam.Salam.42:04
Salam.Salam.42:05
Good to see you.Good to see you.42:05
Salam.Salam.42:06
Salam.Salam.42:07
Good to see you.Good to see you.42:07
Good to see you.Good to see you.42:08
Good to see you.Good to see you.42:08
Good to see you.Good to see you.42:09
Good to see you.Good to see you.42:09
Look at the balcony views.Look at the balcony views.42:10
Holy smokes.Holy smokes.42:14
You see how friendly people are.You see how friendly people are.42:15
We don't know him.We don't know him.42:17
We just came and he said that come with us.We just came and he said that come with us.42:18
He took us to his house.He took us to his house.42:21
He really spoiled being from Iran, because when you go to other countries like Switzerland, people are private people.He really spoiled being from Iran, because when you go to other countries like Switzerland, people are private people.42:23
They're not going to let you come in their house.They're not going to let you come in their house.42:28
You're used to this.You're used to this.42:30
Yes.Yes.42:32
So I'm from America, and I came here to learn about Kurdish people.So I'm from America, and I came here to learn about Kurdish people.42:36
Do you think that your grandparents and great grandparents and all your ancestors came from this village?Do you think that your grandparents and great grandparents and all your ancestors came from this village?42:41
Yes, 100 % sure.Yes, 100 % sure.42:46
That's for four or five centuries ago, they've been living here.That's for four or five centuries ago, they've been living here.42:48
What are some of the struggles that Kurdish people face living in this region, because obviously there's borders around here.What are some of the struggles that Kurdish people face living in this region, because obviously there's borders around here.42:51
There were some problems at least in this region, but right now everything is good, safe and good.There were some problems at least in this region, but right now everything is good, safe and good.42:57
For example, the Democratic Union.For example, the Democratic Union.43:05
At the beginning of 1980s, there were some kind of domestic wars here in this region, but fortunately it says that now everything is safe and good.At the beginning of 1980s, there were some kind of domestic wars here in this region, but fortunately it says that now everything is safe and good.43:07
Nice.Nice.43:17
In 1980, one year after the Iranian Revolution, one of the deadliest conflicts in the Middle East reached Palangan.In 1980, one year after the Iranian Revolution, one of the deadliest conflicts in the Middle East reached Palangan.43:17
It was called the Iran -Iraq War.It was called the Iran -Iraq War.43:23
Saddam Hussein launched a surprise invasion of Iran, seeking to gain control of border territories and oil reserves.Saddam Hussein launched a surprise invasion of Iran, seeking to gain control of border territories and oil reserves.43:24
The war escalated into a brutal eight -year conflict marked by trench warfare, chemical weapons and a high number of deaths.The war escalated into a brutal eight -year conflict marked by trench warfare, chemical weapons and a high number of deaths.43:30
Kurdish fighters on both sides were now caught in the middle of two fighting nations.Kurdish fighters on both sides were now caught in the middle of two fighting nations.43:36
For the people of Palangan, like this man, it seemed as though danger was closing in from every side, but their strength is something I truly admire.For the people of Palangan, like this man, it seemed as though danger was closing in from every side, but their strength is something I truly admire.43:40
It's really peaceful, he says here.It's really peaceful, he says here.43:48
You cannot believe how peaceful it is, this place, he says.You cannot believe how peaceful it is, this place, he says.43:50
What is one thing that you want the whole world to know about Kurdish people and Kurdish culture?What is one thing that you want the whole world to know about Kurdish people and Kurdish culture?43:53
We are all in Palangan.We are all in Palangan.43:58
Palangan is a beautiful place.Palangan is a beautiful place.44:00
He would like people from all around the world come here to Kurdistan of Iran and this village, and he likes them to see this beauty.He would like people from all around the world come here to Kurdistan of Iran and this village, and he likes them to see this beauty.44:02
Here people are really friendly and here is totally safe.Here people are really friendly and here is totally safe.44:10
He's inviting you to come to Iran and Kurdistan of Iran and his village.He's inviting you to come to Iran and Kurdistan of Iran and his village.44:15
The irony in what you said is that the whole world, including my country, thinks it's so dangerous here, but in reality it's really safe.The irony in what you said is that the whole world, including my country, thinks it's so dangerous here, but in reality it's really safe.44:19
Well, I don't think it's dangerous here.Well, I don't think it's dangerous here.44:26
As I know, everything is quite safe here.As I know, everything is quite safe here.44:29
People are friendly and they shouldn't be worried at all.People are friendly and they shouldn't be worried at all.44:32
Thank you.Thank you.44:35
The gentleman just invited us to stay with him for lunch.The gentleman just invited us to stay with him for lunch.44:42
He just invited us to his house and now he's insisting us to wait and have lunch with them.He just invited us to his house and now he's insisting us to wait and have lunch with them.44:46
I could easily stay at this guy's house all day long, but it's time to wander around the village and see who else I can meet.I could easily stay at this guy's house all day long, but it's time to wander around the village and see who else I can meet.44:55
After a few humble interactions, I think I just hit the jackpot.After a few humble interactions, I think I just hit the jackpot.45:00
So what happened is we met this really friendly old lady who was selling stuff.So what happened is we met this really friendly old lady who was selling stuff.45:03
We were on our way to get some lunch and we asked her if she wants to join us.We were on our way to get some lunch and we asked her if she wants to join us.45:07
She said, yes, I would love to, but instead of you eating at the restaurant, I'm going to set up a really nice carpet here so you can enjoy theShe said, yes, I would love to, but instead of you eating at the restaurant, I'm going to set up a really nice carpet here so you can enjoy the45:11
meal here at my shop with me.meal here at my shop with me.45:17
So we have walked all the way to the other side of town to get some fish, which is what they eat here, believe it or not, and we're goingSo we have walked all the way to the other side of town to get some fish, which is what they eat here, believe it or not, and we're going45:19
to bring it back to her.to bring it back to her.45:25
She's such a sweetheart that I know this is going to be an incredible moment and conversation and you guys are coming with me.She's such a sweetheart that I know this is going to be an incredible moment and conversation and you guys are coming with me.45:26
We found the only restaurant in town where this guy is cooking some fresh water fish, grilling it, spicing it.We found the only restaurant in town where this guy is cooking some fresh water fish, grilling it, spicing it.45:32
It smells incredible.It smells incredible.45:39
Welcome.Welcome.45:42
Alright, we have a lot of fish and here she is.Alright, we have a lot of fish and here she is.45:44
Salam!Salam!45:47
Salam, salam.Salam, salam.45:48
Salam.Salam.45:49
She's more active than my friends and she's like 85.She's more active than my friends and she's like 85.45:50
That's good.That's good.45:55
How is it?How is it?45:56
Did you try?Did you try?45:57
Yeah, it's f***ing amazing.Yeah, it's f***ing amazing.45:57
Oh my God, it's so soft.Oh my God, it's so soft.45:59
It's just melting your mouth.It's just melting your mouth.46:01
So good.So good.46:02
This is pomegranate sauce.This is pomegranate sauce.46:03
You know, they grow pomegranate here.You know, they grow pomegranate here.46:04
You're very, very, very kind.You're very, very, very kind.46:06
Thank you so much.Thank you so much.46:08
What is it like living here in Palangan village?What is it like living here in Palangan village?46:09
Thanks God, good.Thanks God, good.46:16
How old are you?How old are you?46:18
80.80.46:19
80?80?46:20
80 years old.80 years old.46:21
Masha 'Allah.Masha 'Allah.46:21
Masha 'Allah.Masha 'Allah.46:22
What's the key to living a happy, healthy life?What's the key to living a happy, healthy life?46:24
Food, nice weather, you know that here.Food, nice weather, you know that here.46:29
They have farming so everything is good.They have farming so everything is good.46:32
Alhamdulillah.Alhamdulillah.46:35
Alhamdulillah.Alhamdulillah.46:36
Al -Aisha.Al -Aisha.46:37
Al -Aisha.Al -Aisha.46:38
Shukr be 'ukhla.Shukr be 'ukhla.46:38
Shukr be 'ukhla.Shukr be 'ukhla.46:39
Tell me about Kurdish culture and Kurdish people.Tell me about Kurdish culture and Kurdish people.46:40
How are they different from other people in Iran?How are they different from other people in Iran?46:43
Hameyan khuba.Hameyan khuba.46:46
Hameyan khuba.Hameyan khuba.46:47
All people are good.All people are good.46:48
How are the Kurds?How are the Kurds?46:50
Everybody is good.Everybody is good.46:51
Can you remember any crazy stories that happened here, good or bad?Can you remember any crazy stories that happened here, good or bad?46:52
Just something that you want to share.Just something that you want to share.46:56
Emakko charibut.Emakko charibut.46:58
Yeah, she just says that before it was different lifestyle here.Yeah, she just says that before it was different lifestyle here.46:59
They just use animals such as mules and donkeys to go around now.They just use animals such as mules and donkeys to go around now.47:04
Everything is with car.Everything is with car.47:08
Which one do you prefer, the old one or the new one?Which one do you prefer, the old one or the new one?47:09
She says that before it was much more difficult, but now it's much easier to live.She says that before it was much more difficult, but now it's much easier to live.47:12
She has clients coming right now.She has clients coming right now.47:18
She has to grind.She has to grind.47:20
She has to grind.She has to grind.47:23
No, no, no.No, no, no.47:25
She is going to bring glasses.She is going to bring glasses.47:27
I want it to go.I want it to go.47:31
She doesn't let me in.She doesn't let me in.47:32
She is very fast.She is very fast.47:33
Every two minutes she is getting up and going down.Every two minutes she is getting up and going down.47:35
This is why she is healthy.This is why she is healthy.47:37
Eight years old and healthy.Eight years old and healthy.47:40
Do you hope that someday Kurdistan will have its own country?Do you hope that someday Kurdistan will have its own country?47:41
Farah khuba.Farah khuba.47:45
Farah khuba.Farah khuba.47:46
It will be very good if they can live all together.It will be very good if they can live all together.47:47
Inshallah.Inshallah.47:50
Inshallah.Inshallah.47:51
If you could say one message to everybody in the world, what would you tell them?If you could say one message to everybody in the world, what would you tell them?47:52
Min hazaqam do a hayraqam.Min hazaqam do a hayraqam.47:55
She wishes them all the best.She wishes them all the best.47:58
Bali bali.Bali bali.48:01
Bali bali.Bali bali.48:02
She is okay.She is okay.48:03
Lovely experience, truly.Lovely experience, truly.48:04
Isn't she amazing?Isn't she amazing?48:06
Amazing.Amazing.48:07
She is amazing.She is amazing.48:08
Das khosh.Das khosh.48:09
Das khosh.Das khosh.48:10
Das khosh.Das khosh.48:11
Das khosh.Das khosh.48:12
Sar khosh.Sar khosh.48:13
Sar khosh.Sar khosh.48:14
Das khosh.Das khosh.48:15
Spas.Spas.48:16
Spas akham.Spas akham.48:18
Shash ma 'amad.Shash ma 'amad.48:21
She means literally US tip on my eye.She means literally US tip on my eye.48:23
You are most welcome to our place.You are most welcome to our place.48:26
This village is spectacular.This village is spectacular.48:29
Everyone is so friendly.Everyone is so friendly.48:30
You can really feel the Kurdish hospitality.You can really feel the Kurdish hospitality.48:31
They are shaking your hands, bringing you inside their shops, inviting you into their homes.They are shaking your hands, bringing you inside their shops, inviting you into their homes.48:34
Just genuine, great people that just have good hearts.Just genuine, great people that just have good hearts.48:37
What's amazing to me is that even though this settlement dates back to the third century, there's still people living in these houses.What's amazing to me is that even though this settlement dates back to the third century, there's still people living in these houses.48:40
It's not made for tourists.It's not made for tourists.48:46
It's just made for the locals.It's just made for the locals.48:47
And you can see there's people everywhere.And you can see there's people everywhere.48:48
You know, I travel so fast, and I'm always bouncing around from place to place, but it's nice to just kind of sit down and relax here.You know, I travel so fast, and I'm always bouncing around from place to place, but it's nice to just kind of sit down and relax here.48:50
It's a really slow -paced life.It's a really slow -paced life.48:56
Just kind of meet people as they walk by and just admire the beauty of this ancient village.Just kind of meet people as they walk by and just admire the beauty of this ancient village.48:58
Our journey to cover more of Irani Kurdistan continues.Our journey to cover more of Irani Kurdistan continues.49:03
And after another five hours of driving, we stumble across a bustling town.And after another five hours of driving, we stumble across a bustling town.49:05
We just arrived in the Kurdish town called Sanandaj, which is a beautiful little town somewhere in northwestern Iran.We just arrived in the Kurdish town called Sanandaj, which is a beautiful little town somewhere in northwestern Iran.49:10
There's something about being in a town that no one's heard of before.There's something about being in a town that no one's heard of before.49:16
And including myself before this trip, I never heard of Sanandaj, but it's cool.And including myself before this trip, I never heard of Sanandaj, but it's cool.49:19
It's hip.It's hip.49:22
You even have women not wearing scarves here.You even have women not wearing scarves here.49:23
It's like this cross between traditional and but also some new things, which is pretty sweet.It's like this cross between traditional and but also some new things, which is pretty sweet.49:25
What I've gathered from being in Iran is that it might be the most affordable country in the world, at least as a traveler.What I've gathered from being in Iran is that it might be the most affordable country in the world, at least as a traveler.49:30
So in this city, I want to do a budget challenge to see how many things I can buy for $100.So in this city, I want to do a budget challenge to see how many things I can buy for $100.49:35
$50 million is $100.$50 million is $100.49:39
So this is what we get for $100 US.So this is what we get for $100 US.49:41
There's two different currency systems in Iran.There's two different currency systems in Iran.49:44
There's Riyals, which is the official currency.There's Riyals, which is the official currency.49:46
If you Google it, Riyals.If you Google it, Riyals.49:48
But there's Tuman.But there's Tuman.49:49
What's the difference?What's the difference?49:50
Tuman officially doesn't exist.Tuman officially doesn't exist.49:51
But since all the time, people to make it easier to say that, they always remove one of zeros.But since all the time, people to make it easier to say that, they always remove one of zeros.49:53
So for example, this is 500 ,000 Riyals, which is equal to 50 ,000 Tuman.So for example, this is 500 ,000 Riyals, which is equal to 50 ,000 Tuman.49:59
But in conversation, do you say 50 or 50 ,000?But in conversation, do you say 50 or 50 ,000?50:05
We just right now, we just say 50.We just right now, we just say 50.50:08
50 ,000.50 ,000.50:10
Okay.Okay.50:10
All right.All right.50:12
So now what can we buy with all this?So now what can we buy with all this?50:13
Let's go to the casino.Let's go to the casino.50:14
We have our bag full of cash here.We have our bag full of cash here.50:16
And we are in the bazaar.And we are in the bazaar.50:18
We're going to try to meet some people and see how far this $100 can take me.We're going to try to meet some people and see how far this $100 can take me.50:19
Probably a lot of stuff, I am guessing.Probably a lot of stuff, I am guessing.50:22
Everywhere you see the freshest fruits and vegetables, everywhere.Everywhere you see the freshest fruits and vegetables, everywhere.50:25
So this is a butcher shop.So this is a butcher shop.50:29
We have testicles.We have testicles.50:31
Your favorite, right?Your favorite, right?50:32
Of course.Of course.50:33
After you.After you.50:35
If you ever wanted to try brain and testicles, Sanandaj is your place.If you ever wanted to try brain and testicles, Sanandaj is your place.50:36
You know, when the sun starts to go down, everything becomes lively.You know, when the sun starts to go down, everything becomes lively.50:40
Always.Always.50:43
Too hot in the afternoon.Too hot in the afternoon.50:44
Exactly.Exactly.50:45
Siesta.Siesta.50:45
Everybody will relax.Everybody will relax.50:46
Even sometimes they go home.Even sometimes they go home.50:48
And then they come back in the afternoon.And then they come back in the afternoon.50:49
And you can see how alive the city is right now.And you can see how alive the city is right now.50:52
Dara.Dara.50:55
Where are you from?Where are you from?50:56
Dara?Dara?50:57
Not to Istanbul.Not to Istanbul.50:57
I am from America.I am from America.50:59
How you come from?How you come from?51:01
I am from the city of Dara.I am from the city of Dara.51:02
They are asking how you come from United States to Iran.They are asking how you come from United States to Iran.51:04
Why?Why?51:07
I took a plane.I took a plane.51:09
This is how expensive are the goods in the US.This is how expensive are the goods in the US.51:13
I would say it's five to seven times more expensive in the US than here.I would say it's five to seven times more expensive in the US than here.51:16
For example, this would be like seven US for one.For example, this would be like seven US for one.51:21
No, one for one.No, one for one.51:26
Seven US dollars.Seven US dollars.51:27
Because one KG you buy here for five cents.Because one KG you buy here for five cents.51:31
Five cents.Five cents.51:36
It's like one one thousand is cheaper than the US.It's like one one thousand is cheaper than the US.51:37
They are making joy.They are making joy.51:42
They say that we can just export eggplant to the US.They say that we can just export eggplant to the US.51:43
They want to know how people in the US like Trump.They want to know how people in the US like Trump.51:49
A lot of people like him.A lot of people like him.51:53
A lot of people hate him.A lot of people hate him.51:54
What do you think?What do you think?51:56
What do you think?What do you think?51:58
Trump is very relaxing.Trump is very relaxing.51:59
Really?Really?52:02
If you ask someone in the US, for example, the name of the leader in Iran, do you think that they know?If you ask someone in the US, for example, the name of the leader in Iran, do you think that they know?52:03
Absolutely not.Absolutely not.52:12
I think nobody knows.I think nobody knows.52:13
But here everybody, if you ask them, they know the previous presidents of United States.But here everybody, if you ask them, they know the previous presidents of United States.52:14
Thank you.Thank you.52:20
Bye bye.Bye bye.52:22
Thank you.Thank you.52:23
Yes, good bye.Yes, good bye.52:25
That's good.That's good.52:26
The name is Calané, bread, which is stuffed with some vegetable grows in mountain as the lady was saying.The name is Calané, bread, which is stuffed with some vegetable grows in mountain as the lady was saying.52:26
In Afghanistan they call this Bolani.In Afghanistan they call this Bolani.52:34
Bolani.Bolani.52:36
The same thing.The same thing.52:36
Bolani, yes.Bolani, yes.52:38
This is a really cool scene.This is a really cool scene.52:38
You see all these men making this incredible flatbread with some onions inside, scallions.You see all these men making this incredible flatbread with some onions inside, scallions.52:40
We're going to give it a try.We're going to give it a try.52:45
America.America.52:48
America.America.52:53
America.America.52:55
America.America.52:56
America.America.52:58
Because Trump.Because Trump.52:59
Trump has come to the office.Trump has come to the office.53:00
Our money value drops down much more.Our money value drops down much more.53:03
Trump is around $55 ,000.Trump is around $55 ,000.53:06
Right now it will be $100 ,000 soon.Right now it will be $100 ,000 soon.53:11
You know, at least people here joke about it, because that's really messed up for the economy.You know, at least people here joke about it, because that's really messed up for the economy.53:14
But they have a sense of humor, which is actually really nice.But they have a sense of humor, which is actually really nice.53:19
Okay, there we go.Okay, there we go.53:21
Let's try it.Let's try it.53:22
How much is it?How much is it?53:23
$200.$200.53:24
Can I give a tip?Can I give a tip?53:26
Yeah, leave three.Yeah, leave three.53:27
Take three.Take three.53:28
Take three.Take three.53:29
Take it.Take it.53:30
Yes.Yes.53:31
All right, let's try it.All right, let's try it.53:32
He says that you have to drink the yogurt drink.He says that you have to drink the yogurt drink.53:37
It's really creamy and buttery, almost like a quesadilla with no cheese, but just the onions.It's really creamy and buttery, almost like a quesadilla with no cheese, but just the onions.53:40
Oh my God, for reals.Oh my God, for reals.53:46
In Iran I've never tried something like this.In Iran I've never tried something like this.53:48
He says that it's considered to be one of the oldest past foods in the world.He says that it's considered to be one of the oldest past foods in the world.53:50
Amazing, man.Amazing, man.53:54
Really amazing.Really amazing.53:55
They give you this really salty milk drink.They give you this really salty milk drink.53:55
They drink it across the Middle East.They drink it across the Middle East.53:59
Really, really sour and salty, but it's good mixed with the food.Really, really sour and salty, but it's good mixed with the food.54:03
Tell me about Kurdish people.Tell me about Kurdish people.54:08
Tell me about your culture.Tell me about your culture.54:09
Friendly people, hospitable people.Friendly people, hospitable people.54:12
They are among one of the most ancient nations in this country from the mid -8th century BC.They are among one of the most ancient nations in this country from the mid -8th century BC.54:15
I could eat like four of these, but I'm going to save myself for more food later.I could eat like four of these, but I'm going to save myself for more food later.54:24
Do you want another bite?Do you want another bite?54:27
Hear the music.Hear the music.54:28
Spass.Spass.54:31
Spass.Spass.54:32
Not coach.Not coach.54:34
We still have about three pounds worth of money to get rid of, so onwards.We still have about three pounds worth of money to get rid of, so onwards.54:38
It seems that you are the superstar of the town right now.It seems that you are the superstar of the town right now.54:45
Everybody is looking at you, pointing at you, and they're talking about you.Everybody is looking at you, pointing at you, and they're talking about you.54:49
You're also the superstar because we're together.You're also the superstar because we're together.54:52
Crossing the street in Iran is crazy.Crossing the street in Iran is crazy.54:54
The drivers do not pay attention, and they won't stop for you unless you really do this.The drivers do not pay attention, and they won't stop for you unless you really do this.54:56
It's crazy you can literally find anything here from clothes to electronics to...It's crazy you can literally find anything here from clothes to electronics to...55:05
Look at this one.Look at this one.55:10
It's like an antique shop.It's like an antique shop.55:10
Like if we were standing right here 50 years ago, the guy would look like this and this would look the same.Like if we were standing right here 50 years ago, the guy would look like this and this would look the same.55:11
Exactly the same.Exactly the same.55:16
Okay, so we still have a lot of cash.Okay, so we still have a lot of cash.55:17
We've got to spend some money, man.We've got to spend some money, man.55:21
What do you think we should get?What do you think we should get?55:23
What are these old men doing here?What are these old men doing here?55:24
I think that they are selling prayer beads.I think that they are selling prayer beads.55:25
Salam.Salam.55:30
Khubbi.Khubbi.55:31
Alhamdulillah.Alhamdulillah.55:32
Alhamdulillah.Alhamdulillah.55:33
Khubbi Alhamdulillah.Khubbi Alhamdulillah.55:33
Alhamdulillah.Alhamdulillah.55:34
Where are you from?Where are you from?55:35
America.America.55:36
America?America?55:36
America.America.55:38
You're from the city of Khubbi?You're from the city of Khubbi?55:38
Yes, Khubbi.Yes, Khubbi.55:39
Khubbi.Khubbi.55:41
Khalife.Khalife.55:42
Khalife.Khalife.55:43
Khalife.Khalife.55:44
Khalife.Khalife.55:45
Khalife.Khalife.55:46
Khalife.Khalife.55:47
Khalife.Khalife.55:48
Khalife.Khalife.55:49
Khalife.Khalife.55:49
What did they say?What did they say?55:50
They were choosing his.They were choosing his.55:51
Ideal.Ideal.55:52
They are choosing the pictures.They are choosing the pictures.55:53
Okay, let's get one.Okay, let's get one.55:56
How much?How much?55:58
This is 50 million Riyals.This is 50 million Riyals.55:59
Just give me a second while I count the Riyals, please.Just give me a second while I count the Riyals, please.56:02
So, 9 million?So, 9 million?56:05
Yeah, 90 of that.Yeah, 90 of that.56:06
90?90?56:08
90.90.56:08
That's 50.That's 50.56:12
One, two.One, two.56:14
I lost count.I lost count.56:16
We look stressed now.We look stressed now.56:17
When the money comes out.When the money comes out.56:19
Here is safe.Here is safe.56:20
If you're anywhere else in the world, you cannot do that.If you're anywhere else in the world, you cannot do that.56:21
Very good point.Very good point.56:23
If you're anywhere else in the world, you can't just take out money.If you're anywhere else in the world, you can't just take out money.56:24
Dude, this is a crazy scene, man.Dude, this is a crazy scene, man.56:26
This is crazy.This is crazy.56:28
I just pulled out 90 make notes to pay him.I just pulled out 90 make notes to pay him.56:30
So, 10 million.So, 10 million.56:32
9 million.9 million.56:34
9 million.9 million.56:35
We got the discount.We got the discount.56:36
We got the discount.We got the discount.56:37
1 million.1 million.56:38
I'm not kidding.I'm not kidding.56:39
I'm sorry.I'm sorry.56:40
I'm sorry.I'm sorry.56:41
I just met these lovely old men here selling prayer beads that are made out of amber.I just met these lovely old men here selling prayer beads that are made out of amber.56:43
And I bought one for 9 million Riyals.And I bought one for 9 million Riyals.56:48
So, 90 of these 100 ,000 banknotes.So, 90 of these 100 ,000 banknotes.56:51
That's push.That's push.56:53
That's push.That's push.56:54
There you go.There you go.56:56
That's yours.That's yours.56:56
No, no, that's yours.No, no, that's yours.56:58
Let's me take it.Let's me take it.56:59
The bag is getting lighter and lighter.The bag is getting lighter and lighter.57:00
We got a few more things to get.We got a few more things to get.57:02
One of my favorite things about Iran are the old bazaars.One of my favorite things about Iran are the old bazaars.57:11
And you can feel how old they are just by looking at the roof.And you can feel how old they are just by looking at the roof.57:13
This was always a place where people buy stuff.This was always a place where people buy stuff.57:16
Yes, always.Yes, always.57:18
For 400 years.For 400 years.57:19
The bazaars were always like the economical core of the cities, yeah?The bazaars were always like the economical core of the cities, yeah?57:20
Different merchants from other cities, even other countries, came to these places doing business.Different merchants from other cities, even other countries, came to these places doing business.57:25
So, it was just like the beating heart of the city.So, it was just like the beating heart of the city.57:31
I have about 75 US left in the bag.I have about 75 US left in the bag.57:34
And I'm thinking to get a nice carpet.And I'm thinking to get a nice carpet.57:36
Because in Iran, they make a lot of incredible carpets that they export all over the world.Because in Iran, they make a lot of incredible carpets that they export all over the world.57:38
So, we're going to look inside this carpet shop.So, we're going to look inside this carpet shop.57:42
That's cool too.That's cool too.57:44
Something to hang in my house.Something to hang in my house.57:44
Okay.Okay.57:46
Fine, that is more than your budget.Fine, that is more than your budget.57:46
Shit.Shit.57:49
This is from here because of that, I think.This is from here because of that, I think.57:50
This is clean, yeah?This is clean, yeah?57:52
This is, I mean, matches your budget.This is, I mean, matches your budget.57:53
Really?Really?57:56
Any of them you can do the same price.Any of them you can do the same price.57:56
But just choose their color and pattern.But just choose their color and pattern.57:58
The first one, I like it more.The first one, I like it more.58:01
Is it locally made?Is it locally made?58:02
They're all from here.They're all from here.58:04
No inclusion.No inclusion.58:05
What are they?What are they?58:05
This is the best part of this whole video.This is the best part of this whole video.58:07
So, this is for decoration or what?So, this is for decoration or what?58:09
You can put it on the floor.You can put it on the floor.58:11
Actually, very strong material.Actually, very strong material.58:13
It's made out of wool.It's made out of wool.58:15
Or hang it up to you.Or hang it up to you.58:16
In Iran, in olden times, we're mostly used as a, like a curtain.In Iran, in olden times, we're mostly used as a, like a curtain.58:18
They hang it at the entrances of the doors.They hang it at the entrances of the doors.58:22
But you can put it on the floor.But you can put it on the floor.58:25
We usually use it on the floor now.We usually use it on the floor now.58:26
We are surrounded by amazing Persian carpets and rugs.We are surrounded by amazing Persian carpets and rugs.58:28
Why are carpets so famous in Iran?Why are carpets so famous in Iran?58:32
We are one of the biggest producers of carpets.We are one of the biggest producers of carpets.58:35
And historically, Iranians are one of the first carpet -vivers in the world.And historically, Iranians are one of the first carpet -vivers in the world.58:39
Persian carpets are all hand -woven.Persian carpets are all hand -woven.58:44
Different, you know, that actually pattern from different parts of the country.Different, you know, that actually pattern from different parts of the country.58:47
This is like regional, like this kind of style.This is like regional, like this kind of style.58:51
Yes.Yes.58:53
The Toulje is a clean.The Toulje is a clean.58:53
And it comes from this area.And it comes from this area.58:55
We call it Sen 'e, Sen 'e pattern.We call it Sen 'e, Sen 'e pattern.58:56
Sen 'e, you remember, is the way that the Kurdish pronounced Sanandat.Sen 'e, you remember, is the way that the Kurdish pronounced Sanandat.58:58
Sanandat, yeah?Sanandat, yeah?59:02
So this is called Sen 'e clean.So this is called Sen 'e clean.59:02
I'm going to take this all the way to America.I'm going to take this all the way to America.59:05
You're going to come here to go to America.You're going to come here to go to America.59:07
Alright, now it's time to pay for the carpet.Alright, now it's time to pay for the carpet.59:13
I'm really slow, sorry.I'm really slow, sorry.59:19
This is five million.This is five million.59:20
There you go.There you go.59:22
We've got a lot more to go.We've got a lot more to go.59:22
Five more million.Five more million.59:25
You can see he's way faster at counting the money than I am.You can see he's way faster at counting the money than I am.59:26
The inflation in Iran is so high that the money just keeps getting devalued.The inflation in Iran is so high that the money just keeps getting devalued.59:30
So we have like tens of millions of reels that we're paying, which is just like 70 or 80 US dollars.So we have like tens of millions of reels that we're paying, which is just like 70 or 80 US dollars.59:34
It's absurd.It's absurd.59:40
Just another day in the life in Iran, spending millions of reels to buy a carpet.Just another day in the life in Iran, spending millions of reels to buy a carpet.59:41
If I weighed it, she's right.If I weighed it, she's right.59:45
Just weigh it.Just weigh it.59:47
Just know how much each bill weighs.Just know how much each bill weighs.59:48
Smart.Smart.59:51
We've been counting for about ten minutes.We've been counting for about ten minutes.59:51
Still going.Still going.59:54
See you tomorrow.See you tomorrow.59:55
Is that a good, everything?Is that a good, everything?59:56
He gave it a discount.He gave it a discount.59:58
Oh, thank you.Oh, thank you.60:00
Thank you very much.Thank you very much.60:00
Thank you very much.Thank you very much.60:02
Ten minutes later, we got all the money counted and I got my carpet.Ten minutes later, we got all the money counted and I got my carpet.60:03
Thank you.Thank you.60:06
Thank you.Thank you.60:07
Thank you.Thank you.60:08
Mamnoon.Mamnoon.60:08
Spass.Spass.60:10
Here we are.Here we are.60:11
Even though we're here in Kurdistan, there are reminders that this is indeed Iran with flags everywhere.Even though we're here in Kurdistan, there are reminders that this is indeed Iran with flags everywhere.60:12
Lots of flags.Lots of flags.60:18
You know what's interesting?You know what's interesting?60:19
In Iraqi Kurdistan, they don't have Iraqi flags.In Iraqi Kurdistan, they don't have Iraqi flags.60:20
They only have Kurdish flags.They only have Kurdish flags.60:23
Kurdish flags.Kurdish flags.60:24
But here, there's only Iranian flags.But here, there's only Iranian flags.60:25
Yeah, because I think there, they have some kind of independence.Yeah, because I think there, they have some kind of independence.60:26
Right.Right.60:30
But here, they are under control of Iranian government.But here, they are under control of Iranian government.60:31
It's just an observation.It's just an observation.60:35
Yeah.Yeah.60:36
What Amin says is true.What Amin says is true.60:37
In Iraq, Kurdistan is semi -independent with its own government, flag, laws and military.In Iraq, Kurdistan is semi -independent with its own government, flag, laws and military.60:38
But here in Iran, the Kurds don't have that kind of power.But here in Iran, the Kurds don't have that kind of power.60:43
As I walk around the bazaar, there are constant reminders that I'm still in Iran.As I walk around the bazaar, there are constant reminders that I'm still in Iran.60:46
I love how this is just a random mosque and it's just absolutely stunning with the blue tiles.I love how this is just a random mosque and it's just absolutely stunning with the blue tiles.60:50
That is Iran for you, my friends.That is Iran for you, my friends.60:54
Salam alaikum.Salam alaikum.60:57
Salam alaikum.Salam alaikum.60:59
The guy's opening up the mosque just for us to go check it out inside.The guy's opening up the mosque just for us to go check it out inside.60:59
Let's go.Let's go.61:03
So the coolest thing about this mosque is all the carpets and rugs on the floor.So the coolest thing about this mosque is all the carpets and rugs on the floor.61:05
They are all from Kurdistan region and I'm sure they are donated to the mosque because, you know, there's a nice gesture, a good Amin, they just donate this carpetThey are all from Kurdistan region and I'm sure they are donated to the mosque because, you know, there's a nice gesture, a good Amin, they just donate this carpet61:10
to the mosque as a holy place.to the mosque as a holy place.61:19
In one hour, I think, it will be the sunset prayer time and people come to say prayer here.In one hour, I think, it will be the sunset prayer time and people come to say prayer here.61:21
These are all holy books, the Quran.These are all holy books, the Quran.61:26
There's a bookshelf of them here.There's a bookshelf of them here.61:28
Wow.Wow.61:31
Fantastic.Fantastic.61:32
The mosque is so peaceful and I appreciate this quiet moment to reflect on my trip so far.The mosque is so peaceful and I appreciate this quiet moment to reflect on my trip so far.61:35
But now, we're back on the road, driving along the Iran -Iraq border, a place that was once scarred by war.But now, we're back on the road, driving along the Iran -Iraq border, a place that was once scarred by war.61:40
What is this?What is this?61:46
A police station.A police station.61:47
That shouldn't be the only one.That shouldn't be the only one.61:48
These mountains used to hide Kurdish fighters, but today, I'm here to see what's changed.These mountains used to hide Kurdish fighters, but today, I'm here to see what's changed.61:49
Right now, we're in a town called Merivon on the border of Iraq and Iran.Right now, we're in a town called Merivon on the border of Iraq and Iran.61:54
This is like full -on Kurdish.This is like full -on Kurdish.61:59
Way more men wearing the traditional outfits, women as well.Way more men wearing the traditional outfits, women as well.62:00
I have a huge fascination with border towns because, literally, if you drive 10 minutes from here, everyone's going to be speaking Arabic.I have a huge fascination with border towns because, literally, if you drive 10 minutes from here, everyone's going to be speaking Arabic.62:04
And just like this imaginary line that just separates cultures and people, especially when it comes to Kurdistan, you know, the same culture split between two countries.And just like this imaginary line that just separates cultures and people, especially when it comes to Kurdistan, you know, the same culture split between two countries.62:10
It's just super interesting to me.It's just super interesting to me.62:18
You've been a lot of places in Iran.You've been a lot of places in Iran.62:20
In fact, you might have the world record for the most traveled Iranian who has seen the country.In fact, you might have the world record for the most traveled Iranian who has seen the country.62:21
But this place, it's your first time.But this place, it's your first time.62:26
This is my first time to be here in Merivon.This is my first time to be here in Merivon.62:28
We're going to go explore the town and also we're going to check out the lake in the main square area.We're going to go explore the town and also we're going to check out the lake in the main square area.62:31
There's a chill hangout here with a bunch of old guys.There's a chill hangout here with a bunch of old guys.62:35
And they have tea that they're just serving on the street and everybody just comes and drinks it.And they have tea that they're just serving on the street and everybody just comes and drinks it.62:37
It's amazing.It's amazing.62:41
How do you feel here?How do you feel here?62:42
Totally amazing for me.Totally amazing for me.62:43
I love this place.I love this place.62:44
It's definitely different than the other place we were in.It's definitely different than the other place we were in.62:45
Behind me, they're playing this Czechos game with rocks.Behind me, they're playing this Czechos game with rocks.62:48
Literally, that's all I understand.Literally, that's all I understand.62:51
Dame.Dame.62:53
Dame.Dame.62:54
The name of the board game that they are playing.The name of the board game that they are playing.62:54
It's like a chess.It's like a chess.62:58
Like a chess.Like a chess.62:59
Just like chess.Just like chess.62:59
64 blocks.64 blocks.63:00
Because we're so close to the Iraqi border, do you have any influence from Soleimanya because it's just there?Because we're so close to the Iraqi border, do you have any influence from Soleimanya because it's just there?63:03
Or how does that affect the culture of the town?Or how does that affect the culture of the town?63:08
It's more or less the same.It's more or less the same.63:13
Even the way that they speak is the same language with a different accent.Even the way that they speak is the same language with a different accent.63:14
The same style of actually outfits.The same style of actually outfits.63:20
They were here as well.They were here as well.63:23
But as a second language, they would speak Arabic instead of R .C.But as a second language, they would speak Arabic instead of R .C.63:25
That's the big difference.That's the big difference.63:28
Yeah, exactly.Yeah, exactly.63:29
That's the only difference.That's the only difference.63:30
No, no, no.No, no, no.63:31
No, no, no.No, no, no.63:32
No, no, no.No, no, no.63:33
No, no.No, no.63:33
What happened?What happened?63:35
What happened?What happened?63:37
The gentleman is going to pay.The gentleman is going to pay.63:37
You're already paying?You're already paying?63:38
He's going to pay.He's going to pay.63:39
We don't have to pay for us.We don't have to pay for us.63:40
I just came to pay, but this nice gentleman says that you are our guest.I just came to pay, but this nice gentleman says that you are our guest.63:41
Crazy.Crazy.63:46
I don't know what to say.I don't know what to say.63:47
I don't really mean it.I don't really mean it.63:48
Yeah.Yeah.63:50
Salam.Salam.63:50
How are you?How are you?63:51
Enjoy the wind.Enjoy the wind.63:51
Ever always pays off and Harvard leads to success.Ever always pays off and Harvard leads to success.63:52
I agree with that.I agree with that.63:55
Do you know what it means?Do you know what it means?63:57
He has no idea.He has no idea.63:58
I like it.I like it.64:03
It's good.It's good.64:03
There's something special about being in a random border town.There's something special about being in a random border town.64:05
You know what I mean?You know what I mean?64:07
Yeah.Yeah.64:08
It just shows how diverse Iran is.It just shows how diverse Iran is.64:08
There's so many different little pockets of this country that are so different from the rest.There's so many different little pockets of this country that are so different from the rest.64:10
Yeah, from Southeast to Northwest, totally different.Yeah, from Southeast to Northwest, totally different.64:14
As all these gentlemen were saying that it's very similar to the Kurdistan of Iraq.As all these gentlemen were saying that it's very similar to the Kurdistan of Iraq.64:18
That's what's cool.That's what's cool.64:22
It's like you cross the border, but the culture is still the same.It's like you cross the border, but the culture is still the same.64:23
Yeah.Yeah.64:25
Something I love about the culture here is that the men just hold hands.Something I love about the culture here is that the men just hold hands.64:26
They just walk down the street holding hands like we saw them.They just walk down the street holding hands like we saw them.64:29
So from North -East to Marijuana.So from North -East to Marijuana.64:31
Marijuana.Marijuana.64:33
Marijuana.Marijuana.64:34
Kobi.Kobi.64:35
Hello, Mr.Hello, Mr.64:35
Bacchi.Bacchi.64:36
I'm from America.I'm from America.64:38
America.America.64:39
Good luck.Good luck.64:40
Good luck.Good luck.64:42
Good luck.Good luck.64:42
Thank you.Thank you.64:43
We've been sitting here for about three minutes and he just invited us to his house.We've been sitting here for about three minutes and he just invited us to his house.64:45
Everybody's super nice.Everybody's super nice.64:49
They just shake your hand and invite you to their house.They just shake your hand and invite you to their house.64:50
It's a good life out here.It's a good life out here.64:53
What do you think about America?What do you think about America?64:54
America.America.64:56
America is the best.America is the best.64:56
The United States is the best.The United States is the best.64:57
It's a great place.It's a great place.64:59
It's a great place.It's a great place.65:00
I'm going to give you a fish for free.I'm going to give you a fish for free.65:01
Take it and make a barbecue there just by the lake.Take it and make a barbecue there just by the lake.65:03
What happens?What happens?65:06
Hello.Hello.65:07
We say goodbye.We say goodbye.65:09
He goes, hello.He goes, hello.65:10
Good morning.Good morning.65:11
Good morning.Good morning.65:12
Hello.Hello.65:12
I'm fine.I'm fine.65:13
How are you?How are you?65:14
The sad thing is that these big countries have separated the Kurdish people.The sad thing is that these big countries have separated the Kurdish people.65:15
And so if you live in Iran, you're forced to know Farsi as a second language.And so if you live in Iran, you're forced to know Farsi as a second language.65:20
You're forced to abide by the laws and the rules of Iran.You're forced to abide by the laws and the rules of Iran.65:23
And if you're in Iraq, it's the opposite.And if you're in Iraq, it's the opposite.65:26
You're forced to learn Arabic in schools and you have to abide by the laws of Iraq.You're forced to learn Arabic in schools and you have to abide by the laws of Iraq.65:27
But it's crazy that it's the same people.But it's crazy that it's the same people.65:32
When you think about other countries and cultures, you have Vietnamese people living in Vietnam, Japanese people living in Japan, Brazilians living in Brazil.When you think about other countries and cultures, you have Vietnamese people living in Vietnam, Japanese people living in Japan, Brazilians living in Brazil.65:34
But the Kurds don't have that luxury.But the Kurds don't have that luxury.65:41
We've made it to a beautiful lake called Zariwa right on the border of Iran and Iraq.We've made it to a beautiful lake called Zariwa right on the border of Iran and Iraq.65:45
Actually, just those mountains there is Iraq.Actually, just those mountains there is Iraq.65:51
You see a bunch of fish in here.You see a bunch of fish in here.65:53
Look.Look.65:55
You can't come to this lake and not take the swan boat.You can't come to this lake and not take the swan boat.65:55
It has to happen.It has to happen.65:59
We get a more romantic small one.We get a more romantic small one.66:01
Thank you.Thank you.66:07
Cue the music.Cue the music.66:09
We're sailing to Iraq.We're sailing to Iraq.66:13
Have you heard of Bamyan Afghanistan?Have you heard of Bamyan Afghanistan?66:18
In Bamyan, there's a beautiful lake and they have this exact thing.In Bamyan, there's a beautiful lake and they have this exact thing.66:20
So the last time I was on a swan boat was in Bamyan.So the last time I was on a swan boat was in Bamyan.66:24
I would love to go to Afghanistan.I would love to go to Afghanistan.66:27
Yeah, dude, someday we're going to take a mean to Afghanistan.Yeah, dude, someday we're going to take a mean to Afghanistan.66:28
So why do you think tourists don't come to this region?So why do you think tourists don't come to this region?66:32
I think we need to do more advertisement.I think we need to do more advertisement.66:34
We need to show the beauty of this region.We need to show the beauty of this region.66:37
You've seen that.You've seen that.66:39
It's culturally safe.It's culturally safe.66:40
Culture is different.Culture is different.66:42
People are really, really nice.People are really, really nice.66:45
So it can be amazing for other travelers to come and visit this part of Iraq.So it can be amazing for other travelers to come and visit this part of Iraq.66:47
If you ever wondered what two grown men look like in a white swan peddling, this is what it looks like.If you ever wondered what two grown men look like in a white swan peddling, this is what it looks like.66:51
Over the last seven days, I've gained a deeper understanding of Iran and developed a real respect for its people, who face challenges that most of the world will neverOver the last seven days, I've gained a deeper understanding of Iran and developed a real respect for its people, who face challenges that most of the world will never66:58
grasp.grasp.67:05
From the Kashkai nomads living peacefully off the land to the proud Kurdish communities in the West fighting for their identity, everyone I've met is living proof that Iran isFrom the Kashkai nomads living peacefully off the land to the proud Kurdish communities in the West fighting for their identity, everyone I've met is living proof that Iran is67:06
safe and the media only cares about the negative.safe and the media only cares about the negative.67:14
Listen, I'm not saying this country doesn't have its problems, but I want people to look past their preconceptions and see this ancient culture for what it really is.Listen, I'm not saying this country doesn't have its problems, but I want people to look past their preconceptions and see this ancient culture for what it really is.67:16
Safe, beautiful, and full of history, you won't find anywhere else.Safe, beautiful, and full of history, you won't find anywhere else.67:23

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