December, 2009
An attraction for tourist
The first nomad’s festival in Bumthang did not draw as many tourists as hoped, mainly because not many knew about it, but did receive mixed responses from the few that attended. While some tourists applauded the idea of show-casing the nomads and their culture, some did not appreciate that the nomadic people were also [...]
Bhutan: An eye to history exhibition
A photo exhibition entitled “Bhutan: An eye to History” opened at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi yesterday. The exhibition was inaugurated by His Majesty the King in the presence of the President of Indian Council of Cultural Relations, Dr. Karan Singh.
The exhibition documents the early photographic records of Bhutan and the [...]
12 MoUs signed between India and Bhutan
Twelve agreements and Memoranda of Understanding were signed today in the presence of His Majesty the King and the Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh at the Hyderabad house in New Delhi, India.
The agreements range from ICT development in Bhutan to transmission master plan and the establishment of medical college in Bhutan.
In the morning, His [...]
New feeder road in Sakten
The walking distance for the people of Sakteng will soon be shortened with the coming of a new feeder road. The ground breaking ceremony for the feeder road was carried out by Her Royal Highness Ashi Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck.
Also yesterday, Her Royal Highness inaugurated the Dungtse Middle Secondary School.
The school was formally inaugurated by Her [...]
Yongla to be rebuilt from ground
The Guru Dorji Droley lhakhang at Yongla goenpa in Pemagatshel that suffered major damages in the September 21 earthquake will be rebuilt from the ground, according to the Pemagatshel Lam Neten, Jambay Sangay. The front face of the lhakhang’s stonewall had developed major cracks, but the sacred images (kuten sungten) inside the lhakhang were [...]
Initiative from TCB, MoH and MoIC
Yesterday evening the ministry of health (MoH), the ministry of information and communications (MoIC), and the tourism council of Bhutan signed a performance compact with the prime minister, defining the most important initiatives they will undertake over the next three years and holding themselves accountable to specific targets.
The health ministry has committed to meeting Bhutan’s [...]
GNH in School
Participants of “Educating for GNH workshop” by the end of this week should be drained out, exhausted but deeply satisfied.
This is what prime minister Lyonchhoen Jigmi Y Thinley said to 50-odd international and Bhutanese participants yesterday to kick-start the workshop on bringing GNH values and principles into the entire education system.
All the participants sat in [...]
Study on a unique Bhutanese Culture
A book containing research work on the Dramitse Nga Cham, proclaimed as a masterpiece of oral intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO, was launched on December 1 by the prime minister in Thimphu.
Research work on the book was coordinated by institute of language and cultural studies (ILCS) in Semtokha, and field research was done [...]
Exchange Program in Education
When the eight students from Wheaton college, USA, join the royal Thimphu college (RTC) in August 2010, they will also study Dzongkha, besides other academic courses.
The students exchange programme is a part of the academic partnership agreement that was signed yesterday in Thimphu, between Bhutan’s first private college, the five-month-old RTC, and the 175-year-old Wheaton [...]
Eastern Dragon Fest
Aug 24, 2010 to Sep 07, 2010
Featured Attraction
National Memorial Chorten (Stupa)
Memorial Chorten in Thimphu
The National Memorial Chorten is located near the Jigme Dorji National referral Hospital. It was built in 1974 in memory of the ...
