As we start this New Year, it is our great privilege to share with all of you, a deeply meaningful Kupar of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, standing behind the figure of the first King of Bhutan- His Majesty King Ugyen Wangchuck from National Day … [Read more]
Desktop Calendar for December 2019
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 will celebrate National Day in Thimphu. Thousands of … [Read more]
Desktop Calendar for November 2019
His Royal Highness The Gyalsey in Japan. HRH is wearing a Kimono presented by the Japanese Imperial Family 🌸 Their Majesties and His Royal Highness visited Japan for the Enthronement Ceremony of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito in October this … [Read more]
Desktop Calendar for October 2019
The October Calendar features a photograph of a masked dancer performing the Ging- Tsholing Cham at the Thimphu Tshechu. The chams are sacred dances performed by monks, with religious themes and messages. In this dance, the Tsholing, wearing the red … [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. This fits in well with the Takin origin story … [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 monument of Thimphu. The beautiful grounds were … [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 surrounding the activity, including the songs sung, … [Read more]
Desktop Calendar for June 2019
We are delighted to share our June Calendar, which features a photograph of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey in Punakha. The enthusiasm with which our monthly calendars are received is always heartening. We know that seeing His Royal Highness grow up … [Read more]
Desktop Calendar for May 2019
This month’s calendar is a tribute to His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who was born on May 2nd, 1929. His Majesty is known as the Architect of Modern Bhutan- after years of isolation while the world went through wars and … [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 walls. The view from the main entrance includes … [Read more]
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