As the year ends, it’s time once again to reflect on the past, take stock of the present, and plan for the future. And it’s time to come together as a Nation to celebrate. This year, His Majesty … [Read more...]
Desktop Calendar for September 2019
A takin- the national animal of Bhutan, at the Motithang Takin Preserve, Thimphu. Previously thought to belong to the same family as musk ox, the takin has been found to be closer to goat and sheep. … [Read more...]
Desktop Calendar for August 2019
Our August calendar features the Thimphu Memorial Chorten, silhouetted against an evening sky. The Memorial Chorten, built in memory of His late Majesty Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, is an iconic … [Read more...]
Desktop Calendar for July 2019
The time for Changla - paddy transplantation, is an important one in the agricultural calendar. Traditionally, households help each other to complete the backbreaking work sooner, and the traditions … [Read more...]
Desktop Calendar for April 2019
Looking out of the main entrance of Tashichhodzong: Tashichhodzong is the administrative centre of Bhutan, with the Golden Throne Room, government offices, and the central monk body housed within its … [Read more...]
Desktop Calendar for January 2019
2018 was a great year, which ended in a particularly special way for us in Bhutan– the National Day Celebrations in Samtse was a huge success, and the entire country came together to celebrate in the … [Read more...]
Desktop Calendar for October 2018
The calendar for October features a typical Tshechu scene of a mask dancer performing a religious dance before hundreds of viewers. These iconic annual festivals are held in most districts during … [Read more...]
Desktop Calendar for August 2018
For the monthly calendar for August, we are delighted to share this wonderful photograph of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey. It has been our pleasure to release these free, downloadable monthly … [Read more...]
Thimphu – Desktop Calendar, April 2018
Thimphu, at an altitude of 2,400m, is one of the highest capitals in the world. The scenic valley slopes up from the Wang Chu river, which flows from north to south. The most significant landmarks in … [Read more...]
Desktop Calendar for February 2018
His Majesty The King with His Royal Highness The Gyalsey in His Majesty's Office, in Thimphu Tashichhodzong. After re-building the Tashichhodzong in the 1960s, His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo worked … [Read more...]