March, 2010
His Majesty graces Paro Tshechu
His Majesty The King graced the closing day of the Paro Tshechu on Tuesday Source: bhutanobserver [more]
How to make it to the summit
Flying The Flag: Trishna was nicknamed the ‘happy gal from a happy country’ 31 March, 2010 - When Trishna Jaishi represented Bhutan at the One Young World Summit in London last month, it did not just happen by chance. The 20 something, from Samtse dzongkhag, who is pursuing a master’s in South ... [more]
His Majesty graces last day of Paro Tsechu
March 30: His Majesty the King graced the final day of the Paro Tshechu which ended with the unfurling of the Guru Thongdrel today. After offering the prayers, His Majesty the King joined the crowd to witness the cultural performances of the day. Their Royal Highnesses, Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck and Prince ... [more]
TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN BHUTAN
Euromonitor International has published a new consumer goods market report on the existing tourism market in the country titled ‘Travel and Tourism in Bhutan’. The report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Bhutanese tourism market at a national level. Its status as an exclusive tourist destination, says ... [more]
In Siddartha’s footsteps
If unbridled materialism is on the rise, Siddhartha-like spiritual realisation is still part of Bhutanese psyche. Damchho Dorji, 25, from Pangsho village in Punakha, finds not much meaning in life. It’s the same nagging urge of Gautama that led him to renounce everything he had in life to join monkhood at ... [more]
AGRICULTURISTS UPDATED ON FARM TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
Eight university professors from Japan and Thailand were among 50 who participated in an international workshop on appropriate farm and engineering technology for small scale farmers. Organised by the agriculture machinery centre (AMC) in Paro, the workshop was aimed at establishing technical linkage with institutes in the neighboring countries. The participants, mainly ... [more]
ECONOMY AT “TAKE-OFF” STAGE
The DPT government is confident that it will achieve the targeted 9% economic growth within its tenure despite the fact that in the past two years the economy saw an average growth rate of 7%. Speaking to the media at the Meet the Press on Thursday, the works and human settlement ... [more]
Paro Tsechu
Paro Tsechu 29 March, 2010 - Every spring, the Paro town comes alive for five days when visitors from all over the country, and the world, flock for the annual tsechu festival. It is a time for the religious to gain merit and blessings, and also enjoy the pleasures ... [more]
A truly popular 5-day festival
Balcony Seats: A bird’s eye view of the Paro tsechu Paro Tsechu 27 March, 2010 - Under a warm spring sun, and dressed in their finest ghos and kiras, Parops, pilgrims, and an almost equal number of tourists, celebrated the first day of Paro tsechu, Nangcham, witnessing sacred dances performed ... [more]
Students showcase Bhutan in Australia
Bhutanese students in the University of New England in Australia participated in the Armidale Autumn Festival from March 19 to 22, which brought together thousands of people. Dressed in gho and kira, the students walked the streets waving the national flag and banners. They sang Bhutanese songs and danced to showcase ... [more]