Zhabdrung Kuchoe, observed on the 10th day of the third Bhutanese month every year marks the day when Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal the founder of Bhutan passed away at the Punakha Dzong in 1651. Bhutan commemorates this day to pay homage to Zhabdrung as the leader who brought unity to the country. Bhutanese people from all walks of life offer prayers of gratitude to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
SNIPPET OF PARO TSECHU/ FESTIVAL : One of the most revered and important events is the Paro Tsechu (11th to 15th day of the 2nd month of the Bhutanese calendar every year). Paro Tshechu is also one of the most popular festivals in the country.People from all over the country flock into the festival premises in their best dresses to witness and get blessings during the five day Tshechu. Tourists from far and wide add to both the number and variety of people attending the Tshechu. Various Mask Dances and Folk Dances are performed both by the monks and the laymen from the community.
Even in a globalized world, Bhutan is still a country which is less traveled and maintains relative remoteness. Localized in the Himalayas, the kingdom offers, besides its natural beauties, fascinating cultural sights, particularly secular and sacral architecture. For most foreigners, the omnipresence of depictions of phalli, always erected and often ejaculating on many walls of traditional houses is a stunning impression.The popularity of these displays goes back to the "Holy Madman" Drukpa Kunley (1455-1529) who made generous use of his pen*s to fight demons, convert women to Buddhism and mock the religious establishment. Although there is a vast written and oral tradition on the religious and historical significance of the phallus-symbol, for most Bhutanese today it merely means a sign of good luck and an instrument to ward off evil spirits. #bhutantravelbureau
This morning our guest participating and witnessing the iconic Archery Tournament at one of the most popular archery field in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan 🇧🇹
Glimpses of “Me-Wang” the fire blessing ceremony at Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang.
During the festival , in the evening, the crowds poured into the Jambay Lhakhang to witness the fire ceremony. The fires are lit to exorcise evil, and then the festival began with a dance of the black hats.
This ancient ritual is said to purify all those who enter the structure. Bhutanese from around the region flocked to brave the flaming archway, hoping to bring prosperity to the coming year.
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This morning engaging our foreign students with Bhutanese primary school children during their morning assembly hours.
OUR GUEST IN CONVERSATION WITH MONKS
My guest David is at Chizhi goenpa for spiritual retreat. During the conversation he was asked question by one monk about his culture in Netherlands so he was explaining about his culture.
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Our guest Susie from Belgium ticks off her bucketlist- the aspiration to visit “Tigers Nest” !
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BHUTAN IN KUWAIT 🇰🇼
Celebrating the participation of the Royal Bhutanese Embassies, Missions, and Consulates (EMC) in the promotion of Bhutan as an exclusive travel destination.
Congratulations to the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in the State of Kuwait for winning the “Best Stall Award” at the recent EXPO on Culture and Heritage.
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NATURE BASED TOURISM
BHUTAN - THE NATURAL KINGDOM
Bhutan is endowed with abundant water and hydropower forms an important sector of the Bhutanese economy.
The nature also offers tourism sector various recreational activities such as trekking , rafting , fly fishing and other opportunities.
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Memorial Chorten
Bhutanese marks this month as a holy month.
Many devote themselves to prayers and paying homage at monasteries and temples.
Today hundred of devotees visited Thimphu Memorial Chorten to offer prayers at prayer recitation 💐
Punakha Dzong in Spring evenings
Beautiful Punakha Dzong in Spring evenings 💐
The Punakha Dzong (the palace of great happiness or bliss), is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan.
The dzong was constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, in 1637–38. It is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures.
The dzong houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Rangjung Kasarpani and the sacred remains of Ngawang Namgyal and the tertoen Pema Lingpa.
The Dzong is located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu (father) and Mo Chhu (mother) rivers in the Punakha–Wangdue valley. The source of the Mo chu river is in the northern hills of Ligshi and Laya in Bhutan, and in Tibet.
The Pho Chu River is fed by glaciers in the Lunana region of the Punakha valley. After the confluence of these two rivers, the main river is known as Puna Tsang chu.
In view of the healthy climate in the region, Punakha is the winter capital of Bhutan. The head of the clergy of Bhutan with his entourage of monks spend the winter in this dzong. Jacaranda trees grow around the dzong, blooming with mauve flowers in the spring.
Punakha is also the center of Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge (Punakha Suspension Bridge) and is about 7.5 km (4.5 miles) by car to Chimi Lhakhang, the Divine Madman’s fertility temple.
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PUNAKHA TSECHU
GLIMPSE OF PUNAKHA TSHECHU
At this time of year, Punakha Dzong courtyard would be adorned with silks and petals. The monks preparing for mask dance, people would be flocking towards the fortress wearing their best attire to witness TSECHU but alas the pandemic!
The Punakha Tshechu is one of the most popular Tshechus in the country. It is held right after the popular Punakha Drubchen.
In this video , we present to you Raksha Marcham, The Judgment of Death Mask Dance. This dance is one of the most interesting of the Tshechu and it is extremely didactic.
The Tsechu ends with unfurling of the thongdrol (a large tapestry) of Guru Rinpoche is the main attraction of the festival. It is believed that a mere sight of the thongdrol liberates an onlooker and cleanses him of his sins.
Tsechu in BHUTAN is one of the biggest festivals in the district and locality. Tourists from around the world travel to Bhutan to be part of this grand event.
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Flying from Paro International Airport
Take off scene from one of the Shortest Airport Runway in the world!
Welcome and Farewell from Paro International Airport 🇧🇹
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GREAT 4th KING
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 💕
Bhutan Travel Bureau family would like to wish our beloved 4th King a very happy 66th birthday. Wishing Our Majesty happiness, peace and good health.
~ 𝚌𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 of 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙶𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝 𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚑
Hopeful for tourism to reopen 🇧🇹
Popular Landmark Reopens;
Hopeful for tourism to reopen 🇧🇹
After a long and arduous wait of more
than 20-months,residents living in the capital can now once again start circumambulating the National Memorial Chorten.
The Chorten was closed to the public when a foreigner tested positive for Covid-19 in March 5, last year.
The National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu is considered very sacred as it was built in memory of Third Druk Gyalpo, the father of modern Bhutan, in 1972.
STOPOVER AT TRONGSA EN ROUTE BUMTHANG!
Trongsa considered as the Centre of the Kingdom of Bhutan is also blessed with a sacred Chorten at Chendebji.
As a part of the Tourism Contingency Plan with the objective to meaningfully engage the the laid off tourism personnel, 16 locals comprising of tour guides, drivers and operators were engaged in the face lifting project at the chorten for more than a year.
Soon this site will have a community operated cafeteria, well maintained restrooms in the pristine environment entwined with sacred blessings.
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Happy Blessed Rainy Day
Wishing You and Your Family a Blessed Day 💐💐💐
Thimphu Tsechu
Throwback to Thimphu Tsechu (2019)
Mask Dances , Royal Dances , crowds gathering , the sound of Bells and Cymbals - we miss it !
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