Fiction & Music
THE UNINTENTIONAL TRAP
The mythical abominable snowman or yeti is known as the migoi (strong man) or gredpo in Bhutan. They are believed to live in altitudes between 3,500 to 5,000 metres where the yaks pasture. Tikchung stood under each pine tree he had selected and studied it. Then he scanned the area around ... [more]
THE SONGS OF AP DAWPEL
I first met Ap Dawpel in 1986 when I was a student. As I began learning from him, I discovered how much there was to learn about the wonderful tradition of Bhutanese music. Ap Dawpel, the ‘father of Bhutanese music', is now 72 years old. Dawpel, short for his name Daw Peljor ... [more]
A LEGEND OF THE DIVINE MADMAN
Bhutan has a rich tradition of stories, a mix of folklore and mythology, much of it drawn from ancient Buddhist scriptures. Among the most popular of the fireside stories are the outrageous antics of Lam Drukpa Kuenley, also known as the Divine Madman. Bhutanese men, women, and children love the ... [more]