“Archery in Bhutan is more than a sport, it is a living example and a dynamic manifestation of the unique traditions and culture of the Bhutanese people, it is a celebration of the Bhutanese way of life. No festival and no celebration is complete without a game of archery and the game itself is a […]
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Bhutan: Thirteen Traditional Arts and Crafts, The Institute of Zorig Chusum, and One Large Beautiful Museum
“If you’re a good human being, then the skills and knowledge you acquire will benefit the whole society. Otherwise, it is like giving a weapon to a child.” – His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, the 5th King of Bhutan During my days in Bhutan, I felt like I was not only in a […]
Bhutan: The Fruit and Vegetable Section at the Centenary Farmers Market
You would have thought that I had never seen a fruit or a vegetable in my life. Or at least, I bet that is probably what my Bhutanese guide thought as we wandered through the fruit and vegetable section of the Centenary Farmers Market in Thimphu, Bhutan. For what was probably the good part of […]