September, 2008
Bhutan’s Prime Minister at United Nations General Assembly
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, just six kilometers away from the collapsing stock markets of Wall Street, Prime Minister Jigmi Y. Thinley called the world leaders to break away from the shackles of the powerful market forces. "Economic wellbeing is not human wellbeing," he told the Assembly on Friday, ... [more]
Taking kidu to the people
Sept 28, 2008-Thimphu: In order to reach the most vulnerable people in the shortest time, the Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon (OGZ) has been taking kidu to the people instead of people in need traveling to Thimphu to seek an audience. "The poorest of the poor will never be able to ... [more]
Bhutan was known to me as a small….
Bhutan was known to me as a small, introvert and serene country. But after my trip, I came to realise that my past perception of this country is shallow and callous. Bhutan is a wonderful country with lovely people. Bhutanese people are sincere and happy wearing a smile all the ... [more]
I received a personalized treatment…
I got to see all places that I expected and stayed in all specified hotels. Above all, I received a personalized treatment. I do feel special. Its just one of a lifetime experience! I actually made it to Tiger‘s Nest. - Alisa Bhoocha-oom, THAILAND [more]
The Dragon’s Gift: the Sacred Arts of Bhutan
By Yasushi Yuge- Special to Kuensel 17 September, 2008 - Will New Yorkers, who are reputed to have seen everything, stop and look? Bhutanese mask dancers opened a series of performances last Saturday at Fulton Ferry Landing in Brooklyn, NYC. The staging of mask dances was organised by Rubin Museum of ... [more]
Hong Kong cinema star couple wed in Bhutan
Hong Kong cinema star couple wed in Bhutan Hong Kong cinema star couple wed in Bhutan HONG KONG - One of Hong Kong's leading entertainment couples, actors Tony Leung and Carina Lau, were married in Bhutan in a Buddhist-inspired ceremony attended by the tiny kingdom's royalty, local media reported on Monday. Leung is ... [more]