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18/10/2013

13/10/2013

DASSAIN!

Dassian, a public holiday taking place this year on October 14th, is a celebration of victory of good over evil.

This festival is known for emphasis on family gatherings, as well as on a renewal of community ties. People return from all parts of the world, as well as different parts of the country, to celebrate this festival together.

During this holiday, houses are cleaned, gifts are exchanged, and families join to feast and celebrate.

Dassian has its own stories, importance and significance.

Dassian reminds us every year that the evil may be strong for a time; but truth and good will always prevail over it.
Happy Dassain!!!

20/09/2013

Tiger's nest, popularly known as Taktsang, is a must visit for everyone. And it has become popular not only in Bhutan, but to the world as a whole. Guru Rimpoche, in the 8th century is believed to have meditated here arriving on a riding tigress, in the form of Dorji Drolo(one manifestation out of his 8).

It's an easy hike for frequent walker/hiker. The average time for hiking is calculated at 2-3 hours, one way. With a chilling stop at cafeteria in between, you can enjoy the clinging monastery view at your lunch time.

The hike is a cool one, with chilling wind through your face.

25/08/2013

Glimpse of Bhutan!

10/08/2013

Best of Bhutan by the very own Bhutanese! Great work! Keep going DRUKPA Photography!

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10/08/2013

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06/08/2013

Korila Pass (on the way to Tashigang from Monggar)!

12/07/2013

DRUP TSHE ZHI!
As the Nation observes Drup Tshe Zhi – the First Sermon of Lord Buddha- today, thousands of people visited Lhakhangs to offer prayers, today. Government offices and institutions also remained closed.
The fourth day of the six month is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Bhutanese calendar. It is believed that on this day, after achieving enlightenment, the Buddha gave his first sermon at the deer park in Sarnath, near modern day Varanasi, in India. It was on this day that Lord Buddha is believed to have given his first teaching on the four noble truths to his five disciples.

02/07/2013

Rigsum Goenpa is one of the oldest and the most sacred monuments in eastern Bhutan. It is located more than four hours walk from Boomdeling in Trashi Yangtse. It is more than 300 years old. And to this day, the monks in the goenpa have been living without electricity. The monument will be electrified this month.
Rigsum Goenpa was reconstructed at the cost of over Nu 15 Million in 2004. Founded in the 18th century by Lam Tshering Gyamtsho, the Goenpa is the summer residence of the monks of Chorten Kora in Trashi Yangtse.

02/07/2013

The price of domestic LPG and kerosene will increase to more than double the current price from tomorrow.
A cylinder will now cost Nu 1,196 from Nu 504 in the capital. The LPG prices will be increased by Nu 612 to Nu 693 in different parts of the Country.
The price per litre for kerosene is increased by Nu 40.30 to Nu 41.73 . In Thimphu, a litre of kerosene will now cost Nu 55.22.
According to the press release from the Department of Trade, the increase in prices is due to the withdrawal of subsidy by the Government of India.
Location
New Price (LPG)
New Price (Kerosene)
Phuentsholing Nu 1,145 Nu 55.22
Thimphu Nu 1,196 Nu 56.95
S/Jongkhar Nu 1,070 Nu 54.99
Gelephu Nu 1,109 Nu 54.84
Bumthang Nu 1,203 Nu 57.68
Trashigang Nu 1,124 Nu 56.67

11/06/2013

Window to Woven Dream!
To celebrate the inauguration of the RTA, a fashion show “Window to Woven Dreams” was held at the academy’s plaza on June 6. Six local designers and popular Indian designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh and Ritu Kumar came together to showcase their collections, which were all based on Bhutanese design materials and fabrics.

A total of 10 models from India and 23 Bhutanese models walked the ramp. In their effort to promote and preserve the textile arts, the RTA encourages fashion designers to create clothing using Bhutanese textiles, motifs or inspiration from local weaves. Such fashion presentations also provide the designers a platform to showcase their talent and an opportunity to young aspiring models

31/05/2013

Results of the Primary Round election as of 31/05/13!

DRUK CHIRWANG TSHOGPA : 12456
DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA : 35955
DRUK PUENSUM TSHOGPA : 93547
PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY : 68546,

Seems the old story will go on?