Japanese embassy to open in Thimphu by next April
The Chairman of the Standing Committee of Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives from Japan, Katsuyuki Kawai, proposed to open their embassy in…
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Festival dates, valley guides, books worth packing and dispatches from 15 years of travelling the Kingdom.
Sino-Bhutan border talks to be held on August 22
China-Bhutan border talk An eight-member Chinese delegation led by the Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenrin will arrive in the country tomorrow for the 21 st…
Different types of Kabneys (ceremonial scarves)
1. A white scarf with fringes is for commoners. 2. A white scarf with fringes and a red band running lengthwise down the middle, with one, two or three…
Bhutanese Ritual Objects
The Bhutanese use certain ritual objects which are associated with particular deities during religious ceremonies. 1. Dorje/ Vajrayana - The…
Eight kinds of Chortens (Chorten Degye)
The Eight Chortens commemorate eight different events in Buddha’s life and each is slightly different from the others. Desheg Chorten: Buddha’s father…
DPT President submits resignation
DPT President Jigme Y Thinley DPT President, Jigmi Y Thinley, after serving the royal government in various capacities for over four decades, including…
Seven Treasures of the Universal Buddhist Monarch (Gyelsi Nadun)
The Flaming Wheel allows the Monarch to travel wherever he wishes at great speed. The Precious Jewel is made of lapis lazuli and fulfills the wishes of…
Eight Auspicious Signs (Trashi Tagye)
The Treasure Vase symbolizes the treasures of the Buddhist doctrine. The Endless Knot symbolizes love. The Victorious Banner proclaims the victory of…
Traditional Bhutanese Sports
Archery: Bhutan’s national sport, it is played year-round. The bows and arrows are made of a special species of bamboo and each match has women cheering…
Top Books on Bhutan
The Raven Crown The Raven Crown by Michael Aris: It is an account of the modern history of Bhutan as seen by the 20th-century Wangchuk dynasty, which has…
Recreational activities you should not miss in Bhutan
Tsechus – Tourists get to see Bhutanese dressed in their finest attire at religious gatherings called Tsechus. A number of colourful mask dances are…
Bhutan gets its first female minister
Aum Dorji Choden Bhutans first female Minister Bhutan elected its first female minister, Aum Dorji Choden when the cabinet was conferred office by His…