Located between the Himalayas and known as the Kingdom of Happiness, Bhutan attracts tourists with its picturesque setting, enchanting monasteries and intriguing culture. It is the only country in the world to follow the policy of Inner Happiness Gross, measuring your progress in terms of happiness rather than money. Although Bhutan has several monasteries, magnificent countryside and opportunities for trekking and hiking, the real joy of visiting Bhutan is on to meet the locals, listening to their stories and discover their culture.
At first glance, the culture of Bhutan seems like Tibet, as both follow Buddhism. However, the culture of Bhutan has its own grace and simplicity. A perfect balance between modern technology and the ancient customs and traditions is achieved. And the best way to get to know their culture is through festivals. Here are two festivals in Bhutan that should not be missed!
One of the most important festivals of Bhutan, which is celebrated on the tenth day of the month corresponding to the birthday of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava) lunar calendar. However, the month of the festival varies depending on location and the monastery. Tshechu is an event where several communities come together and witness the religious mask dance, socialize and receive blessings. Besides this, there are a lot of traditional dances and entertainment. It is said, everyone should attend attend a Tshechu and witness the mask dances at least once in order to receive blessings and wash away your sins. This colorful festival manages to attract not only locals, but also tourists from around the world. Paro and Thimphu Tshechus are the most popular in the country.
Losar, the New Year celebration
Losar is the Tibetan New Year, is a fifteen-day festival, of which the first three days are important. This party mix secular and sacred practices - prayers, ceremonies, hanging prayer flags, sacred and popular dance party. Losar is of great importance in the nation. The preparations begin a month in advance eight auspicious signs and symbols are drawn on the walls of houses. On the last day, monasteries and houses are decorated. The first three days are called Lama Losar, Gyalpo Losar and Choe Kyong-Losar.
Apart from these, a variety of festivals in Bhutan. Some are Kurjey Festival, Black Neck Crane Festival Nimalung, Chorten Kora Festival, Nomad Festival, Wangdue Phodrang Festival, Gomphu Kora Festival Punakha, Trashigang Festival, Festival Pema Gatshel, Jampa Lhakhang Festival, Mongar, Lhuentse Festival, Festival Takin Festival Trongsa, and Ura yakchoe. So include Bhutan charm in his traveling b part of one of the least disturbed world cultures in the world.
Dharamsala, February 5 - With just over a week to go to the Tibetan New Year 2137 status usual festive mood and hasty preparations for the biggest Tibetan festival is something missing here in this hill town north of the India Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama and his Tibetan followers have lived since 1959, the year that saw the fall of Tibet in Chinese hands.
The last two years have seen the Tibetan New Year, but the greatness and festivals as the Tibetans in Tibet and in exile in unison had forgone celebrations and festivities to mourn those killed in the Chinese government crackdown on the Tibetan protests following widespread across Tibet in 2008.
Also this year, the Tibetan New Year, once again has joined the Tibetans in exile and those under occupation in a united campaign to use the festival as a tool to highlight the suffering of the Tibetan people under the rule and aspirations of Tibetans in China.
Reports have surfaced Tibet Tibetans in several parts of Tibet, once again promised to jump all parties Duelling Tibetans dead and mark their respects and solidarity for those imprisoned.
The Chinese authorities are said to be deliberately encouraging Tibetans to celebrate the New Year with pomp and festivity in Ngaba, in some cases, even agreeing to incur all expenses for celebrations or giving gifts and special gifts to encourage celebrations.
In October 2009, China has executed Lobsang Gyaltsen, 27, Penkyi, 21, Loyak, 25, and an unidentified Tibetan for participating in protests in 2008.
In exile organizations like Free Tibet Students are marking the New Year in a different way. The group of students launched a campaign called "I am a Tibetan" this losar they call "a moment of change, hope and renewal." Because we are Tibetan, Tibetan lets talk, wear Tibetan dress, and observe Tibetan customs, strengthening our identity and spirit, he said.
"Today, we celebrate our history, our culture, our religion and our future - because our history is great, our beautiful culture, our religion profound, and - in spite of our present suffering - our future is bright," says the Organization on its website. The NGO has urged Tibetans and supporters around the world to light butter lamps and candles on their altars and windows on February 14 to "honor the courage of the Tibetan people in Tibet who continue to resist the illegal occupation of Chinese government of their country. "
A similar expression was also seen on the Internet with videos, poems and images coming out of Tibet that indicate "a strong affirmation of Tibetan-ness in Tibetan and Chinese cyberspace". According highpeakspureearth.com, a website that makes the writings in Tibetan and Chinese Tibet and China available to English readers has been a notable increase in "online activity by Tibetan netizens about being Tibetan and Tibetan identity . "
Meanwhile, the exiled Tibetan government Thursday issued a circular to its officers and staff who have only traditional religious ceremonies and no celebrations for the Losar. The decision has been taken considering the "ongoing repression in Tibet and the suffering of the Tibetan people inside Tibet." Tibetan Cabinet Secretariat has appealed to all concerned departments and offices of the administration "does not organize any lavish and pompous celebrations such as hosting parties, dance parties and lighting fireworks."
At first glance, the culture of Bhutan seems like Tibet, as both follow Buddhism. However, the culture of Bhutan has its own grace and simplicity. A perfect balance between modern technology and the ancient customs and traditions is achieved. And the best way to get to know their culture is through festivals. Here are two festivals in Bhutan that should not be missed!
One of the most important festivals of Bhutan, which is celebrated on the tenth day of the month corresponding to the birthday of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava) lunar calendar. However, the month of the festival varies depending on location and the monastery. Tshechu is an event where several communities come together and witness the religious mask dance, socialize and receive blessings. Besides this, there are a lot of traditional dances and entertainment. It is said, everyone should attend attend a Tshechu and witness the mask dances at least once in order to receive blessings and wash away your sins. This colorful festival manages to attract not only locals, but also tourists from around the world. Paro and Thimphu Tshechus are the most popular in the country.
Losar, the New Year celebration
Losar is the Tibetan New Year, is a fifteen-day festival, of which the first three days are important. This party mix secular and sacred practices - prayers, ceremonies, hanging prayer flags, sacred and popular dance party. Losar is of great importance in the nation. The preparations begin a month in advance eight auspicious signs and symbols are drawn on the walls of houses. On the last day, monasteries and houses are decorated. The first three days are called Lama Losar, Gyalpo Losar and Choe Kyong-Losar.
Apart from these, a variety of festivals in Bhutan. Some are Kurjey Festival, Black Neck Crane Festival Nimalung, Chorten Kora Festival, Nomad Festival, Wangdue Phodrang Festival, Gomphu Kora Festival Punakha, Trashigang Festival, Festival Pema Gatshel, Jampa Lhakhang Festival, Mongar, Lhuentse Festival, Festival Takin Festival Trongsa, and Ura yakchoe. So include Bhutan charm in his traveling b part of one of the least disturbed world cultures in the world.
Dharamsala, February 5 - With just over a week to go to the Tibetan New Year 2137 status usual festive mood and hasty preparations for the biggest Tibetan festival is something missing here in this hill town north of the India Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama and his Tibetan followers have lived since 1959, the year that saw the fall of Tibet in Chinese hands.
The last two years have seen the Tibetan New Year, but the greatness and festivals as the Tibetans in Tibet and in exile in unison had forgone celebrations and festivities to mourn those killed in the Chinese government crackdown on the Tibetan protests following widespread across Tibet in 2008.
Also this year, the Tibetan New Year, once again has joined the Tibetans in exile and those under occupation in a united campaign to use the festival as a tool to highlight the suffering of the Tibetan people under the rule and aspirations of Tibetans in China.
Reports have surfaced Tibet Tibetans in several parts of Tibet, once again promised to jump all parties Duelling Tibetans dead and mark their respects and solidarity for those imprisoned.
The Chinese authorities are said to be deliberately encouraging Tibetans to celebrate the New Year with pomp and festivity in Ngaba, in some cases, even agreeing to incur all expenses for celebrations or giving gifts and special gifts to encourage celebrations.
In October 2009, China has executed Lobsang Gyaltsen, 27, Penkyi, 21, Loyak, 25, and an unidentified Tibetan for participating in protests in 2008.
In exile organizations like Free Tibet Students are marking the New Year in a different way. The group of students launched a campaign called "I am a Tibetan" this losar they call "a moment of change, hope and renewal." Because we are Tibetan, Tibetan lets talk, wear Tibetan dress, and observe Tibetan customs, strengthening our identity and spirit, he said.
"Today, we celebrate our history, our culture, our religion and our future - because our history is great, our beautiful culture, our religion profound, and - in spite of our present suffering - our future is bright," says the Organization on its website. The NGO has urged Tibetans and supporters around the world to light butter lamps and candles on their altars and windows on February 14 to "honor the courage of the Tibetan people in Tibet who continue to resist the illegal occupation of Chinese government of their country. "
A similar expression was also seen on the Internet with videos, poems and images coming out of Tibet that indicate "a strong affirmation of Tibetan-ness in Tibetan and Chinese cyberspace". According highpeakspureearth.com, a website that makes the writings in Tibetan and Chinese Tibet and China available to English readers has been a notable increase in "online activity by Tibetan netizens about being Tibetan and Tibetan identity . "
Meanwhile, the exiled Tibetan government Thursday issued a circular to its officers and staff who have only traditional religious ceremonies and no celebrations for the Losar. The decision has been taken considering the "ongoing repression in Tibet and the suffering of the Tibetan people inside Tibet." Tibetan Cabinet Secretariat has appealed to all concerned departments and offices of the administration "does not organize any lavish and pompous celebrations such as hosting parties, dance parties and lighting fireworks."
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