December 14th, 2018
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There is an art to making bread, and this young aspiring restauranteur is patiently learning to master this culinary skill. photos by PemC Jamsel Tshering Gyaltshen decided to choose a future in the food industry after having graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. He soon gathered […]
September 5th, 2018
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Miniature Bhutan carves on the lead of pencil tips to make traditional miniature sculptures such as the Buddha, traditional bridges, swords and butter lamps. The designs are so intricate to the point that each product has minute details that can be seen magnificently on close speculation. Written by Dilisha Subba […]
August 28th, 2018
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As more and more stylish Bhutanese women in the capital pair traditional vintage kiras (traditional attire for women in Bhutan) with the stunning Japanese silk tegos (Jacket worn on kiras); we witness a gorgeous union of two heritage textiles and artistic history that have still managed to stand its time. […]
August 13th, 2018
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It’s no surprise that Bhutanese can turn anything into a “Datsi” (Cheesy) concoction in our kitchen. From Kewa (potato) Datsi to Ema (Chili) Datsi, you can say we love a lot of cheese in our meals. To celebrate the late summer rains, today’s “Datsi Tsheum” (stew) will feature Sese Shamu […]
August 6th, 2018
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They are leaders, motivators and teachers. These coaches are working tirelessly in molding the future athletes of the country and, while they’re at it, passing down their passion for sports. Written by Sonam Pelden Edited by Karen Lim Taekwando coach Pem Chuki When Pem Choki first took […]
July 18th, 2018
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‘Kadoo’ board game, born from an idea to bring nature home is perfectly relevant to anyone living in the urban jungle. From recurring news on planet deterioration to climate change, animal extinction, inequality and other large scale conflicts, people’s wellbeing has never been at a greater risk. The importance of understanding […]
July 13th, 2018
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Suja, literally translated to mean churned tea, is the Bhutanese name for butter tea, a type of tea quite popular in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, India, Tibet and Bhutan. Written by Pema Yangchen In the olden days, preparation of Suja was quite the task and a wooden churner was […]
July 11th, 2018
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If you’re visiting Haa for the Summer Festival happening on 14th July (Saturday), why not pop by a village homestay to try these unique delicacies of the region? The Haa Summer Festival is an annual exhibition and celebration of the nomadic lifestyle in Bhutan. Visitors can also explore the region […]
April 18th, 2018
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As the ‘Honeygiver Among the Dogs’ team prepares for their official premiere of their film on 20th April at City Cinema, the cast and crew take some time out to sit down with Yeewong to talk about the making, collaboration, challenges and work that went into creating this special project. Watch the full interview here.
April 8th, 2018
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In remote Bhutan, an undercover detective investigates the case of a missing Buddhist nun and falls into a risky alliance with his only suspect- an alluring young woman known as the village “demoness.” Dechen’s Roder’s film, ‘Honeygiver among the dogs’ (Munmo Tashi Khyidron), that premiered at the 67th Berlin International Film […]
