Things to avoid based on the day of the twelve Buddhist zodiac animals
“La Za” “Sog Za” and “She’ Za” are Good Day, Soul Day and Bad Day...
How to make your own ema datshi (chilli cheese) in 10 minutes
You can make your chilli cheese as spicy as you wish.
There is a yeti preserve in Bhutan that is bigger than the size of Singapore
Wondering whether there are yetis in Bhutan? There is even a...
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Visitors can look forward to a brand new experience at Paro International Airport
Bhutan's Paro International Airport was given a major facelift.
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Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck donated much needed medical equipment to the hospitals in Bhutan
Access to quality healthcare services is of utmost importance to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bhutan to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) project with Ripple
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There is a yeti preserve in Bhutan that is bigger than the size of Singapore
Wondering whether there are yetis in Bhutan? There is even a corpse!
Bhutan is home to one of the most expensive mushrooms in the world
There is even a festival for it, known as the Matsutake Mushroom Festival. There, you’ll get to sample various dishes prepared with this...
Guru Rinpoche, the legendary saint who spread Buddhism in Bhutan
He was born from a lotus, fully enlightened. He went on to become the patron saint of Bhutan and established the Nyingma sect of Buddhism.
Atsara: the Bhutanese clowns who are not just clowns
On top of being clowns, they are also storytellers, spiritual teachers, and the master of ceremony. The bright red mask and giant phallus...
Business
Yathra weaving, the uniquely Bumthang culture
Unlike other places in Bhutan, the people of Bumthang don’t do agricultural work. Instead, they weave yathra products. Traditionally, every...
What are the entrepreneurship programmes and initiatives available in Bhutan?
The Bhutanese government has introduced all kinds of initiatives to promote entrepreneurship. Even school kids are groomed to innovate,...
Support authentic Bhutanese handicrafts by local artisans
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Authentic Bhutanese Souvenirs from Eastern Bhutan
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Sports
Paro FC reclaimed its champion title for BoB Bhutan Premier League 2021
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Bhutan makes its debut appearance at the Paralympic Games
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Bhutan competed in the Olympics through historic qualification
Since 1984, Bhutan has been competing in the Olympics via universality invitation, but not the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
What are the traditional sports of Bhutan?
The Bhutanese have a variety of traditional sports. Some test your aim and skills, whereas with others, it’s about pure brute strength.
Travel
Travel to Bhutan: experience the beauty of Punakha
Punakha district is easily one of the tourists' favourite valleys.
How should I dress in Bhutan?
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Travel to Bhutan: experience the charm of Paro district
Paro district receives the highest volume of travellers annually. It's also easily one of tourists favourite places in Bhutan.
Travel to Bhutan: attractions in the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu
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Lifestyle
Unlike the rest of the world, Bhutanese celebrate Mother's Day on the Descending Day of Lord Buddha
The Descending Day of Lord Buddha is to honour the day Lord Buddha returned to the human realm. During this festival, the Bhutanese...
Things to avoid based on the day of the twelve Buddhist zodiac animals
“La Za” “Sog Za” and “She’ Za” are Good Day, Soul Day and Bad Day respectively.
How to make your own ema datshi (chilli cheese) in 10 minutes
You can make your chilli cheese as spicy as you wish.
What are the personalities of the 12 zodiac signs?
For Bhutanese, rituals and auspicious timing are part of daily life. When we want to achieve a certain goal, conducting the event at a...
COVID-19
Bhutan is leading in the vaccination race
“Bhutan is now a beacon of hope for the region, at a time when...
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Bhutan's second nationwide vaccination campaign will be held from...
Paro International Airport is certified as a safe airport for travellers
Paro International Airport was awarded the Certificate of...
Bhutan set to conduct second nationwide vaccination drive from 20 July
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