Culture
Spring art exhibition
“Everything in life is watched and seen beyond the strength of the naked eye,” says Passang Tobgay describing his painting “Under the Watchful Eye”. Passang, who graduated in traditional painting from the Institute for Zorig Chusum, is a member of VAST. He taught traditional painting before exploring modern art to communicate ... [more]
The Raven Crown – origin and symbolism
The Raven Crown or Uzha Jarog Dongchen is highly symbolic of the Bhutanese monarchy. It is the sceptre of the King of Bhutan. It is the personification of the protector deity of Bhutan, Legoen Jarog Dongchen (the raven-faced protector deity). Legoen Jarog Dongchen is one of the three protector deities ... [more]
National Symbols
The rectangular national flag of Bhutan is divided diagonally and depicts a white dragon (Druk) across the middle. The upper half of the flag is yellow, representing the secular power of the king, while the lower part is orange, symbolizing the Buddhist religion. The national emblem, contained in a circle, is ... [more]
Story of Four Friends
In this tale derived from the Tittira Jataka, four friends, a bird, a rabbit, a monkey and an elephant, live below a banyan tree. There had been a decline in their respect for each other, and in order to decide which amongst them is the most senior, they begin to ... [more]