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The new Thimphu Tshechu arena
13 October, 2008 | Tags: Festivals, Thimphu, Thimphu Tshechu | Post a comment
70 years old Ap Dago from Paro has never missed the Thimphu Tsechu. This year was his fourth decade of attendance. But this time, his experience has been an altogether different one.
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Gangtey Goenpa consecrated
11 October, 2008 | Tags: 2008 Celebrations, Monasteries, Phobjikha | Post a comment
His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo and thousands of devotees celebrated the consecration of the restored Gangteng Goenpa (Gangtey Goenpa), an important centre of the Peling tradition and a landmark in Bhutan’s spiritual history.
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Dragon’s Gift at the Rubin Museum of Art
24 September, 2008 | Tags: Art, Exhibition | Post a comment
The sizable lobby and shop area at the Rubin Museum of Art (RMA), on 17th Street of New York’s Manhattan district, was packed with more than 1,000 people the evening of the 17 of September.
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Ancient Route in Bumthang Restored for Trekkers
24 September, 2008 | Tags: Bumthang, National Park, Trekking | Post a comment
A beaten trail, that passed through Ura to Gayzamchu in Bumthang, was once trodden by villagers from the east to transport goods offered as taxes to local chieftains resident in Bumthang, Trongsa, and Punakha. In the 50s, the people of Ura used the path as a mule track to barter butter, betel nuts, and clothes.
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Consecration ceremonies of the Gangteng Sang Ngak Choling
21 September, 2008 | Tags: 2008 Celebrations, Festival Dates, Festivals, Phobjikha | Post a comment
The restoration work on the 395 year old Gangteng Sang Ngak Choling (popularly known as the Gangtey Goenpa) in Phobjikha valley has been completed, and an elaborate ceremonies for the consecration of the monastery has been planned.
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