Latest News - Daily Bhutan RSS https://www.dailybhutan.com/ Daily Bhutan RSS en-US f6e4e6fa-fa18-4289-87de-87767696a7d9 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/rifles-and-rituals-satire-and-societal-shifts-in-bhutan-as-portrayed-in-the-monk-and-the-gun Rifles and Rituals: Satire and Societal Shifts in Bhutan as Portrayed in 'The Monk and The Gun Pawo Choyning Dorji, whose film "The Monk and the Gun" offers insight into the Himalayan nation's modernization process. 2024-02-20T11:04:00+08:00 0b12453d-3714-4375-8a65-63c4b5021cc3 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/all-you-need-to-know-about-gelephu-mindfulness-city All You Need to Know About Gelephu Mindfulness City The kingdom of Bhutan is planning to develop a "mindfulness city" covering about 2.5% of its land, which is larger than the size of Singapore. 2024-02-08T10:42:00+08:00 9e254fef-fec1-4c43-a395-f7102aa943cd https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-receives-annual-special-travel-destinations-award Bhutan Receives Annual Special Travel Destinations Award This is Bhutan's second tourism award in China, reaffirming its status as an extraordinary travel destination. 2024-02-02T11:12:00+08:00 418f75cc-6f86-468a-8157-0a32e7cac513 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-waives-sdf-for-mice-events Bhutan Waives SDF for MICE Events Bhutan seeks to establish itself as a prime destination for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events in the region. 2024-01-24T14:34:00+08:00 c748a2ac-95fd-4a36-81f2-48bf5006fb67 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-receives-outstanding-destination-excellence-award Bhutan Receives Outstanding Destination Excellence Award The awards ceremony took place at the ZHENGDA Center in Beijing and acknowledged outstanding accomplishments in travel, hospitality, lifestyle, and destinations. 2024-01-17T12:45:00+08:00 fcba59bf-14ac-4592-bbde-8eb53a2ab87d https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/chunipa-losar-bhutans-timeless-celebration-of-traditions-and-offerings Chunipa Losar: Bhutan's Timeless Celebration of Traditions and Offerings Chunipa Losar is a day of offerings, a moment when communities come together to express gratitude, seek blessings, and strengthen bonds. 2024-01-12T12:31:00+08:00 4978c653-1be3-47d0-bd71-48b917e851a5 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/pdp-wins-2024-national-general-elections-with-30-seats PDP Wins 2024 National General Elections with 30 Seats Bhutanese citizens participated in the final round of parliamentary elections on Tuesday, January 9th, from morning until 5 pm. 2024-01-10T10:36:00+08:00 8e6e94c3-67ba-4491-a76e-94acb2d706f6 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutans-time-honored-tradition-exploring-the-nyilo-season-and-the-lolay-ritual Bhutan's Time-Honored Tradition: Exploring the Nyilo Season and the Lolay Ritual Approximately 750 children recently took part in the traditional practice known as "lolay" in Bhutan, marking the beginning of the Nyilo season around Thimphu over the course of Jan 1 and 2. 2024-01-04T14:18:00+08:00 be8f831c-b03d-40ff-9e2c-100c8c4e1c39 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-crickets-new-milestone-the-inaugural-indoor-cricket-academy Bhutan Cricket's New Milestone: The Inaugural Indoor Cricket Academy The Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) inaugurated its inaugural indoor cricket academy on 20th December, with the objective of ensuring year-round access to cricket for all. 2023-12-21T14:57:00+08:00 46cf3fda-024f-4214-b0e9-e8874eb40ab7 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/king-jigme-khesars-116th-national-day-address King Jigme Khesar's 116th National Day Address The entire Kingdom of Bhutan was in a celebratory spirit in honour of the 116th National Day on December 17th. 2023-12-18T10:07:00+08:00 898a7ef0-2c47-43b4-b0fb-de92e083d5c4 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/brand-bhutan-karma-yangchen Brand Bhutan: Karma Yangchen Karma Yangchen, a distinguished artisan from Bhutan exemplifies a profound commitment to the art of handwoven textiles. 2023-12-14T10:22:00+08:00 08915618-21dd-4e7b-8852-804c7feaeab1 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/paro-fc-clinches-third-consecutive-victory-in-bob-bhutan-premier-league Paro FC Clinches Third Consecutive Victory in BOB Bhutan Premier League Paro FC has once again claimed the BOB Bhutan Premier League championship, marking their third consecutive title victory during the season's climax at Paro's Wochu Sports Arena. 2023-12-12T10:26:00+08:00 d417a58d-8661-47fb-bc59-b7d2ef4c76bd https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/3-month-old-royal-baby-officially-named 3-month-old Royal Baby Officially Named The royal family of Bhutan held a naming ceremony yesterday to announce the name of their third child. 2023-12-11T10:56:00+08:00 f9e23e0c-952f-474f-9dd0-afb4c81a897d https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/breaking-barriers-bhutanese-sign-language-app-for-inclusivity Breaking Barriers: Bhutanese Sign Language App for Inclusivity To enhance the learning of sign languages, the Wangsel Institute for the Deaf in Paro launched an app called Bhutanese Sign Language, marking the International Day of Persons With Disabilities. 2023-12-05T11:44:00+08:00 54e5c55b-6eb0-49a1-bcb1-91f21d493fcb https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/alii-palau-airlines-inaugural-flight-from-singapore-to-palau-via-drukair Alii Palau Airlines Inaugural Flight From Singapore to Palau via Drukair On November 23, 2023, Alii Palau Airlines made history with its inaugural flight to Palau. 2023-12-04T10:32:00+08:00 c5aba0f4-3372-4c0f-b7fe-aa57690ab9cb https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/pdp-achieved-landslide-victory-for-preliminary-round-of-national-elections PDP Achieved Landslide Victory for Preliminary Round of National Elections The victory of the People’s Democratic Party in securing 39 out of the 47 constituencies during the primary round came as a truly unexpected surprise. 2023-12-01T18:28:00+08:00 07e567f9-cffe-4c85-af56-408d03fe281d https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-national-elections-bhutanese-ready-to-cast-their-votes Bhutan National Elections: Bhutanese Ready to Cast Their Votes On Thursday, Bhutan is set to hold its fourth election since transitioning to democracy, with the largest-ever roster of five political parties. Economic concerns will be the focal point of this election. 2023-11-29T23:02:00+08:00 1fe20f0b-f8fa-4e2f-a744-1aa7449c958c https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/brand-bhutan-bhutan-herbal-tea Brand Bhutan: Bhutan Herbal Tea Bhutan Herbal Tea is the brainchild of two Bhutanese individuals who first crossed paths in New York during a Bhutanese New Year gathering in 2007. 2023-11-25T13:56:00+08:00 d6d81d2a-7afd-4d7b-8c61-ba938498c4fa https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-political-parties-vigorously-campaigning-to-capture-hearts-and-votes Bhutan Political Parties Vigorously Campaigning to Capture Hearts and Votes As the excitement surrounding the 2023–2024 National Assembly Elections engulfs Bhutan, political parties are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to win the hearts and votes of the people. 2023-11-20T20:51:00+08:00 3dc57f50-d6eb-4587-b4d1-87e74c0c8118 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/kingdom-of-bhutan-received-murie-spirit-of-conservation-award Kingdom of Bhutan Received Murie Spirit of Conservation Award The Queen Mother of Bhutan, Her Majesty Tseyring Pem Wangchuck, accepted the Murie Spirit of Conservation Award from Teton Science Schools, on behalf of the Kingdom of Bhutan on Tuesday night at Center for the Arts. 2023-11-16T13:34:00+08:00