Bhutan News News Bhutan » Culture: Bhutan’s heritage arts become the frontline of cultural preservation as modernity dawns
What does the quest for economic progress mean for the Himalayan kingdom's rich culture of traditional arts? Bhutan today doesn't look quite like the Bhutan of even just four years ago. In monasteries ...
News Bhutan » Culture: Visiting Bhutan? These 6 local foods deserve a spot on your itinerary
A travel vlogger has shared six foods that visitors should try while exploring Bhutan ...
News Bhutan » Culture: What You Need To Know About The Festivals Of Bhutan
In the heart of the Himalayas lies a kingdom veiled in tradition and adorned with breathtaking landscapes of mountains and valleys. This is the Kingdom of Bhutan, often referred to as the Land of the ...
News Bhutan » Culture: Bhutanese refugees prosper, keep culture alive
Bhutanese refugees carry the injured and shout slogans in 2007, after Indian troops opened fire on the refugees at the India-Nepal border while they were trying to force their way through Indian ...
News Bhutan » Culture: When in Bhutan, try these local dishes
Ema datshi is Bhutan's national dish and is a must-try for anyone visiting the country. This spicy chili cheese stew is made with local green chilies and cheese. It is usually served with rice and ...
News Bhutan » Culture: Workshop for Cultural Landscape and Sustaining its Significance – Bhutan 2017
The “Workshop for Cultural Landscape and Sustaining its Significance – Bhutan 2017” will be held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from 22 to 27 October 2017. The 2017 workshop aims to assist the staff of the ...
News Bhutan » Culture: Bhutan's traditional archers lose ground to development
Atop a steep hillside near Bhutan's capital Thimphu, an arrow slices through the air and slams into a wooden target with a thud, prompting a round of celebratory song.
News Bhutan » Culture: Himalayan Homestays: 6 Immersive Adventures In Bhutan
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Dancer at the Talo Tshechu festival in the Punakha region of central Bhutan. Bhutan offers ...
News Bhutan » Culture: Bhutan's 'Idol' rocks dragon lutes, Buddhist hymns
The musician strummed his dragon-headed lute, launching a nervous young woman into a high-pitched, ululating song broadcast live across the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. The judges' were ...
News Bhutan » Culture: Bhutan’s ‘Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom’ Had an Arduous, Unexpected Journey to the Oscars
The country’s first nomination for best international feature, the debut from director Pawo Choyning Dorji, was shot in a remote Himalayan village with a cast of first-time performers. By Patrick ...