December, 2008
From reflections and celebrations to responsibilities
20 December, 2008 - It has been quite a year. The first general election was an enriching experience. The restoration and establishment of monuments for the centenary celebrations were inspiring. The Coronation was an uplifting moment for all of us. At the end of it all His Majesty the King’s National ... [more]
Buddhist answers to common questions
19 December, 2008 - Lam Shenphen Zangpo answers basic questions that every Bhutanese man, woman, and child on the street wants to know. There are many traditions and schools in Buddhism, such as Theravada, Zen, Kagyu, Pure Land, and Nyingma etc. Why is this? How should we see them? Well, people ... [more]
Bhutan Folk Festival with a difference
Kabchi Champ - The winner of the roasted wheat category at the festival in Punakha 18 December, 2008 - Three days of traditional Bhutanese food cooked by local villagers, traditional spear and boomerang throwing, ‘human bull’ fights, a traditional hike and more were the highlights of the first folk festival, ... [more]
The greening of (among others) Gonpa Tshoka
Community forests adopted in Trashiyangtse as part of coronation/centenary celebrations 18 December, 2008 - Dedicated to the centenary, coronation and establishment of a democratic constitutional monarchy, the Trashiyangtse dzongkhag forestry officials handed over a community forest to 45 households of Gonpa Tshokha under Ramjar gewog on December14. The Phadi Shongru community forest, ... [more]
Kiwi volunteers recall Druk Yul (Bhutan)
FROM NZ WITH XOXO - Remembering good times together 18 December, 2008 - “Let’s go back,” said many former Bhutan volunteers when they met in Kaikoura, New Zealand, recently. Twenty-one New Zealanders, who worked through Volunteer Service Abroad, met to catch up and discuss their time working in the Himalayan kingdom. They ... [more]
Bhutan- Northeast cooperation to boost trade
Chairman of FINER, Mr R S Joshi and BCCI chairman Ugen Dorje after the signing 18 December, 2008 - The Bhutan chamber of commerce and industry (BCCI) and the Indian Federation of industries and commerce of North Eastern region (FINER), signed a memorandum of understanding on December 15, for broad based ... [more]
Bhutan: New JDWNRH complex inaugurated
18 December, 2008 - Cancer treatment bunkers, digital X-ray machines, mammography machine, heat ventilation and an air conditioned system are some of the features of the new Jigme Dorji Wangchuck national referral hospital (JDWNRH) complex, which was inaugurated by her Majesty the Queen mother Ashi Tshering Pem Wangchuck on December ... [more]
Bhutan Centenary & Coronation Book Awards
18 December, 2008 - Jewel of Men, a collection of poems dedicated to His Majesty the fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, published by Tarayana (English), and Lo Jathragi Gongphel, a KMT publication (Dzongkha) on development activities in last 100 years, were declared the best entries of the Centenary and Coronation ... [more]
Decision time
17 December, 2008 - After much discussion among education professionals, teachers and students, and observers, it appears that the language medium for the teaching of history may be reverted from Dzongkha back to English. That appears to be a reasoned decision and will be a relief to the education system. But ... [more]
Bhutan celebrates the Past and the Future
17 December, 2008 - Bhutan is celebrating today - celebrating the successes of the past and the aspirations for the future. His Majesty the King will address the nation. His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo and Their Majesties the Queen Mothers will join the celebrations at the formal closing of the ... [more]