On this auspicious date of the 10th day of the 10th month in the Bhutanese calendar, corresponding to 9th December 2016, we celebrate the tenth year of His Majesty The King’s glorious reign. This … [Read more...]
Luminous Words: Never Give Up!
We are delighted to bring you the third instalment of our illustrated series, 'Luminous Words', inspired by the Addresses of His Majesty The King. Children in Bhutan have had the privilege to grow up … [Read more...]
The February of Joy
These are truly special times for the people of Bhutan. Last year, we paid tribute to the Father of Our Nation, His Majesty Drukgyal Zhipa, on His Majesty’s 60th Birth Anniversary. This year, the year … [Read more...]
Camp Raven
Every winter, students aged between 10- 18 spend a fantastic month learning to paint, dance, and act, and brushing up on their sporting skills. Camp Raven was initiated in 2012 upon the Royal Command … [Read more...]
Coronation Special: Raising A Generation of Nation-Builders
Among the most visible and perhaps most important of His Majesty’s immeasurable work for the people of Bhutan, are His Majesty’s Audiences to the people, which are an opportunity for His Majesty to … [Read more...]
Tickets to Happiness
Four years ago, when Kinley Wangchuk scored 49% in his class 10 final exams and therefore did not qualify for higher studies, he wasn't too disappointed. He had already mapped out plans to travel to … [Read more...]
Bhutan in the Special Olympics
Between July 25th to August 2nd, a small team of four athletes from Bhutan participating in a major international sporting event won six medals, becoming perhaps the most successful Bhutanese athletic … [Read more...]
Living Wisely
There is an ancient tale that is related to the Buddhist concept of interdependence, or emptiness as it is often called. It tells the story of a man who developed a unique problem - The organs in his … [Read more...]
Thimphu’s Public Library
Books have the power to transport a reader to magical worlds pressed between unassuming pages. For over 30 years, Thimphu's Public Library has helped young readers explore a thousand worlds and expand … [Read more...]
The Dharma King
On 31st October 2004, His Majesty The King, then Crown Prince of Bhutan, was installed as the Chhoetse Penlop, and offered the Nga Chudrum seal. The seal was created by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, who … [Read more...]