Bhutan 360

The Naked Dance of Jampa Lhakhang Drub

Gelay — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:27:17 +0000

It is almost midnight. The temperature has dropped to 2 degree Celsius. A large gathering of devotees wait in anticipation huddled near Jampa lhakhang in Bumthang, their eyes on the monastery’s main door. Exactly at midnight, a group of men rush out from the door, swirling and twirling in the air, to the rhythmic accompaniment of [...]

Facts about Bhutan: The Land of the Thunder Dragon

Gelay — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:55:38 +0000

If you want to increase or reinforce your vital information about Bhutan and if you desire it under one roof, then Lily Wangchhuk’s ‘Facts about Bhutan’ may just be the book. The book contains brief but essential features and facts about Bhutan. In essence it’s a fast, educational resource - a compilation - touching upon history, [...]

Coronation celebrations - the biggest part ever

Gelay — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:30:45 +0000

With the historic coronation event only 2 weeks away, a festive ambience has begun to set in and the fever has crept beyond the capital to other districts in the country. Many schools and institutions ring with voices and rhythmic footsteps of students practising for the event. Men and women from villages travel to gewog centres [...]

Information for International Media during the coronation

Gelay — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:00:36 +0000

In order to provide easy and timely access by other broadcasters to BBS footage, Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) will make live coverage of the Coronation on 6, 7 and 8 November 2008, available for free through BBS satellite channel to all other interested broadcasters for use in their news and programs within 48 hours of [...]

2010 Festival Dates

Gelay — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:12:18 +0000

The Buddhist festivals or Tshechus are one of the prime examples of the living culture of Bhutan that many have come to admire and to treasure. The Tshechu is a festival in honour of Guru Rimpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan and the Himalayan world. The Tsechus are held in almost every district attracting [...]