Smithsonian Folklife Festival Celebrates Bhutan
Traditional Bhutanese dancer
Today marks the start of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. celebrating… Bhutan. Yeah!
The festival will celebrate Bhutan’s very special approach towards life, namely that of Gross National Happiness. Included in the program, which runs through July 6th, are 100 Bhutanese artists, dancers, craftspeople, cooks, carpenters, farmers and representatives from the religious community.
Interior decorating in a Bhutanese restaurant
Artisans will showcase their work, including textiles, carvings and paintings while dancers will perform traditional masked dances. There will even be an archery demonstration!
Our guide in Bhutan, Tshering, who was a national archery champion.
Having just returned from Bhutan, I can attest to the very special nature of the Bhutanese people and encourage you to visit this festival if you’re in the area.
Alternately, you could join me for a Wanderlust and Lipstick ladies-only tour in April 
To see photos of my recent trip to Bhutan, visit my WanderGallery.
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3 comments
Wow, really great information on festivals of bhutan and nice festival celebration pictures. India is also a land of festival and Diwali is a major festival of India. People also celebrated all festival with great joy.
It is really eye opening for the outside world with this festival at New York.
We would like to Thank the Smithsonian Folk life Festival for promoting Bhutan for American People about its country,culture,Tradition,People,Customs etc and also for giving opportunities for Bhutanese people to travel to new york especially the layman.
Bhutan Tourism
http://www.bhutanvisitotrs.com