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The country’s rich traditional and cultural heritage will take centre stage as the country marks its 117th National Day on Tuesday. From traditional chipdrel procession to Tashi laybay, these vibrant performances reflect the nation's deep-rooted customs and values. These rich traditional ceremonies are being performed during important national events, but not many are aware of their origin and significance. In...

Cardamom has become a key source of income for farmers of Samdrup Jongkhar’s Tshotshalu village. Farmers can sell cardamom for as high as 1,700 ngultrum per kilogramme this year, a significant increase compared to last year’s price of around 500 ngultrum.  The price rise is providing a boost to farmer’s livelihoods. 75-year-old Ngawang Gyetshen has cultivated cardamom on more than...

  Two Bhutanese scriptwriters won the National Script Development Grant (NSDG) on Sunday. The award comes with financial support to develop their ideas into film scripts. Out of 33 applicants, five finalists were selected. Launched in 2022, the initiative aims to improve narrative depth and technical skills. 25-year-old Sonam Zangmo from Monggar won one thousand dollars for her script “Tshozhi.”...

It is 50 years since the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) started working in Bhutan. This partnership has enhanced the well-being of children and their families. Marking the milestone, Bhutan and UNICEF came together to celebrate the partnership that continues to grow. Since the partnership began in 1974, the organisation has supported the country in health, nutrition, sanitation,...