Culture

Despite the art of blacksmithing declining, a lone blacksmith in Wangphu Gewog under Samdrup Jongkhar, is thriving in his craft. Not only is he preserving this traditional art form, but he has also turned blacksmithing into his primary source of...

The National Institute for Zorig Chusum in Thimphu currently offers seven courses to students. However, the popularity of these courses varies significantly. While painting and wood carving attract a large number of students, gold and silver smithery struggles with low...

Established in 1972, the Dechenphodrang monastic school, situated on the tranquil hills overlooking Thimphu, will undergo major renovations as part of the 13th-Five-Year Plan. Around three hundred monks from the monastic school have been relocated to the Nima High School...

A 17th-century traditional rammed earth house at Kabesa in Thimphu is set to be restored to its original glory. The collaborative effort is to preserve Bhutan's tangible heritage. The initiative not only aims to revive a traditional farmhouse in line...

Step into the gallery and be amazed by Bhutan’s stunning mountains and peaceful nomadic life. Karma Thinley Dorji’s solo exhibition, "Patience," showcases both the beauty of the Himalayas and changes in living conditions and climate over the past 15 years...

English Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites in Bhutan, offering a wealth of facts and information. However, a Bhutanese perspective is essential for topics on Bhutanese culture, history and religion. To address this, a group of monks in...

With synthetic dyes easily available in the market, the art of traditional or natural dyeing is fast fading in the country with only a few following the age-old tradition. Unwilling to give in to the evolving trends, a middle-aged Bhutanese...

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay issued an executive order last Friday, directing that all government meetings and official correspondences be conducted in Dzongkha. The order also requires translation services or translated documents for foreigners attending meetings. The directive emphasises the urgent...

The government will allocate Nu 12bn for the Socio-cultural Resilience and Community Vitality Programme. According to the Draft 13th Five Year Plan, this programme aims not only to strengthen community vitality but preserve and promote culture while enhancing overall social...

From the 13th Five-Year Plan, the home affairs ministry plans to outsource conservation of heritage sites to private sector. To prepare Bhutanese undergraduates studying related courses to take up jobs in heritage conservation in the private sector, the ministry started...