15 reasons why Bhutan should be in your travel bucket list post-COVID-19
Bhutan, a small Himalayan nation tucked away in the South Asian...
Understanding Lochoe, an annual family ritual and religious ceremony in Bhutan
‘Lochoe literally means an annual religious practice meant to...
Launch of the Textile Museum Website and the Virtual Exhibitions
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck,...
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Desuups awarded the “Druk Thuksey” Representational Pin on the 10th Raising Day
‘Druk Thuksey / Druk Thugsey, means "Son/Heart of the Thunder Dragon". It is an award to recognise people for their exceptional...
Bhutan is expected to receive the first consignment of the vaccines today
According to Indian media, the consignment of 150,000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield for Bhutan was airlifted...
What are the different local governments in Bhutan?
Bhutan’s development planning is guided by the development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH), which encompasses four pillars that...
Thimphu and Paro lockdown extended for two more weeks
For residents in Thimphu and Paro, today will mark the 21 days of lockdown. The government has imposed an additional lockdown of 14 days for...
Features
COVID-19 has dealt a huge blow for the cordyceps collectors in Bhutan
Prior to 2004, harvesting of cordyceps was considered illegal in Bhutan. Only in 2004, harvesting of cordyceps was legalized by the Royal...
Launch of the Textile Museum Website and the Virtual Exhibitions
Her Majesty the Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, Royal Patron of the Textile Museum, Department of Culture, Ministry of Home...
The extraordinary People's King of Bhutan
It is a rare occasion to have a leader who shoulders responsibility like a father with a will to make immediate interventions in times of...
Bhutan will be launching a Virtual Textile Exhibition on 21st Feb to commemorate the King's birth anniversary
Thagzo’ or Weaving, is regarded as one of the thirteen traditional crafts collectively known as ‘Zorig-chu-sum’. This craft is widely...
Sports
Contributing to the country through the love for football
It's been a month since the conclusion of Bhutan Premier League 2020. Daily Bhutan interviews Paro FC to find out more about the club. Below...
Football clubs in Bhutan gearing up for Bhutan Premier League (BPL) 2020
Bhutan Premier League (BPL), the top national football tournament in Bhutan is set to commence on August 1.
Karma – Female Archer From Bhutan Qualified For Tokyo 2020 Olympic Quota
Karma has been specialising in Olympics-style archery since 2009.
Bhutan’s Pelden Wangchuk Wins 10th Edition Of Tour 0f Dragon Mountain Bike Race
This year, the race also saw the highest number of female participants compared to past years.
Business
Authentic Bhutanese Souvenirs from Eastern Bhutan
Every district and village produce distinct products in Bhutan. To encourage rural communities to produce more authentic souvenirs and...
Bhutan- The Kingdom of Peppers
Bhutan is a country with the highest per-capita consumption of chilli.
Are Local Vendors Earning More Money Than the Civil Servant?
A Farmer from Lango, Paro gave up farming to be vendor while office goers are switching into agriculture as the remedy to curb their...
Once the booming Handicraft Shops in Paro Dying- Paro Today
Paro town looks so different in its history as tourist destination in Bhutan.
Travel
15 reasons why Bhutan should be in your travel bucket list post-COVID-19
Bhutan, a small Himalayan nation tucked away in the South Asian region makes a perfect travel destination post-COVID-19.
Did the mermaid of Luetshokha Tsho fall in love with a handsome cow herder?
The intriguing story of Luetshokha Tsho (Samtengang Lake)
The highlanders and ethnic minorities in Bhutan
Some ethnic groups are undergoing rapid changes and their distinctiveness is gradually eroding with the deluge of modernization and...
The trail to Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery gets a new makeover
The Taktsang monastery was built around the holy caves in Paro by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye. He founded the monastery by putting it's first stone...
Lifestyle
Understanding Lochoe, an annual family ritual and religious ceremony in Bhutan
‘Lochoe literally means an annual religious practice meant to appease the deities.
The Unique Dream Wedding Destination in Asia - Bhutan
Bhutan, a Himalayan landlocked kingdom located between China and India has a reputation for its mystery and magical charm. Its pristine...
Elaborate death rituals and funerals by Bhutan's indigeneous community
Unlike majority of the Buddhist population in Bhutan where dead bodies are cremated, for the Lhop community, bodies are buried nearby their...
What are the types of traditional dances and music in Bhutan?
In general, there are three classifications of Bhutanese classical and contemporary performance - Zhungdra, Boedra and Rigsar.
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