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 ruled the kingdom...
Tsechus – Tourists get to see Bhutanese dressed in their finest attire at religious gatherings called Tsechus. A number of colourful mask dances are performed here to purify the onlookers....
Bhutan elected its first female minister, Aum Dorji Choden when the cabinet was conferred office by His Majesty the King. She will be heading the Ministry of Works and Human...
Following Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s assurance of continued support to Bhutan in the light of the recent controversy over India cutting fuel subsidies to the kingdom, RailTel, the telecom arm...
Chorten – It represents the Buddha’s mind and is erected in memory of an eminent lama or to ward off evil spirits. Lhakhang – Temples which are fairly small buildings...
Thangkas – They are religious banners painted according to traditional iconographic criteria. Fabrics – Bhutanese textiles are a collector’s item. They are the pride of Bhutan and range from plain...
Ema-datshi – Chili cooked in cheese sauce and served with rice. Kule and puta – Buckwheat pancakes and noodles respectively that were formerly the staple diet in Bumthang and central...
Bhutanese simply love to chew doma (areca nut with betel leaves and a dash of lime). It is offered as a gesture of respect or courtesy. So the next time...
