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Bhutan</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/what-to-expect-for-the-upcoming-fall-season-in-bhutan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/what-to-expect-for-the-upcoming-fall-season-in-bhutan/</guid><description>Some of the best months to visit Bhutan are the fall season—September through November. This period features festivals such as the Thimphu Tshechu,…</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interview with Karma Thinley, A French-Speaking Bhutanese Guide</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/interview-with-karma-thinley-a-french-speaking-bhutanese-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/interview-with-karma-thinley-a-french-speaking-bhutanese-guide/</guid><description>I recently interviewed Karma Thinley, a certified French-speaking Bhutanese guide. During the interview, I learnt that Karma had gone to France nearly two…</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Traffic Lights in Bhutan</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/traffic-lights-in-bhutan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/traffic-lights-in-bhutan/</guid><description>Discover why Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, still relies on human police to direct traffic instead of traffic lights, preserving tradition in a modern city.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:31:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reflection on Water Bowl Offering</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/reflection-on-water-bowl-offering/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/reflection-on-water-bowl-offering/</guid><description>My first memory of the water bowl offering dates back to childhood, when I watched my grandmother enter and exit our altar room. 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This article will talk about some of the Buddhist gods— Bodhisattvas and Buddhas—you’ll see in temples and homes across…</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:09:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Story of the Phallus</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/the-story-of-the-phallus/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/the-story-of-the-phallus/</guid><description>The story of the Phallus in Bhutan.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Many Days Should I Spend in Bhutan?</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/how-many-days-should-i-spend-in-bhutan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/how-many-days-should-i-spend-in-bhutan/</guid><description>Planning a trip to Bhutan? Discover how many days to spend, cost considerations like the Sustainable Development Fee, and more.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Long For The Pure Land: A Solo Exhibition by Passang Tobgay</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/long-for-the-pure-land-a-solo-exhibition-by-passang-tobgay/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/long-for-the-pure-land-a-solo-exhibition-by-passang-tobgay/</guid><description>Long For The Pure Land- a solo exhibition by Bhutanese artist Passang Tobgay.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bhutan’s King Receives Honorary Doctorate</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/bhutans-king-receives-honorary-doctorate/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/bhutans-king-receives-honorary-doctorate/</guid><description>Bhutan&apos;s King receives honorary doctorate from Chiba University</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 08:08:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stories from Lobneykha, Bhutan</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/stories-from-lobneykha-bhutan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/stories-from-lobneykha-bhutan/</guid><description>Stories from Lobneykha, Bhutan</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 12:39:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Film Review: Thank You, Sir!</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/film-review-thank-you-sir/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/film-review-thank-you-sir/</guid><description>Bhutanese film review Thank you Sir!</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 05:30:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paro Tshechu: Attending Paro Tshechu as an Adult</title><link>https://littlebhutan.com/blog/paro-tshechu-attending-paro-tshechu-as-an-adult/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://littlebhutan.com/blog/paro-tshechu-attending-paro-tshechu-as-an-adult/</guid><description>A few days before attending Paro Tshechu (festival), I called my friend, Om, and squealed on the phone from excitement. 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