**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** 

The small and predominantly Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, squeezed between China and India, is tucked within the rugged Himalaya mountains and mostly covered with thick forest. Monasteries, often massive and commanding, abound, with crimson-robed monks performing centuries-old rituals. The country has no traffic lights, smoking is illegal, and employees must wear traditional clothing during work hours. Years ago, Gross National Happiness was identified by the nation as being more important than Gross National Product. Barry Pell recently traveled through the country, meeting its people and learning about their history and culture. Accompanied by his photography, he will discuss insights into a fascinating way of life that has only just begun to change after centuries of isolation.  Pell is a world traveler and photojournalist who has traveled widely over five decades visiting and documenting landscapes and cultures in nearly 170 countries on all continents. He currently lectures on international cultures at schools, universities, libraries, and community groups in the Boston area.

Register directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This virtual program is a collaboration between the libraries in Andover and Tewksbury.