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Two Legendary Warriors of Bhutan

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The two Legendary warriors of Bhutan have played important roles. Both Pala and Pila were born as the descendants and close relatives of brotherhood through Kurtoe Dungkar Choeje. Both Pala and Pila have come from the noble blood offspring and direct Buddha lineage of Terchen Pema Lingpa. For several generations, Dungkar Choeje family remained renowned for having individuals of extraordinary character. Even today Pala and Pila are remembered as celebrited legendary heroes of Bhutan. They were both superhuman with incredible strength accomplishing martial tactics. When Pala and Pila were young, they left home and followed their own adventures heading different directions.  Jigme Namgyal Nagtshang in Bumthang Dungkar Nagtshang Pala the elder brother joined court of Paro Peonlop whereas Pila the younger brother went to Punakha to accompany Zhabdrung and when returning home Pila also joined the service of the Trongsa Peonlop. However, one day both regions Paro an...

Current Situation in Bhutan

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The Omicron virus has not only reached Bhutan but also affected the lives of almost all people residing in the central parts of Bhutan. Well it doesn't mean there is no cure for it as you know right, when there is problem, there will always be a solution because when time passes everything gets better. Even the schools in Bhutan are under lockdown affecting the Class X and Class XII exams. The Ministry of Education is looking forward for it. However, the cases are still escalating in and our localities which is very sad and bad to think about it.  Bajo school under lockdown The primary issue is not the spread of virus. In fact the main issue itself is the Bhutanese because natives of Bhutan are being irresponsible since many Bhutanese are hanging around not concerning about the perilous virus that is still existing and also avoiding covid protocols. Can we really stop the virus? Yes I believe we can stop the virus, as Bhutan can bring the normal scenario back if Bhutanese could sta...

Snowfall at Wangdue Phodrang

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 Isn't if beautiful? To see how snowflakes have gathered outside of our house. The moment we step our foot, we could see many damsels, men, women and families playing in the snow. My brother's sons and daughters When I opened my Facebook account, several stories are uploaded full of snow photos covered by Bhutanese. It's okay to snap photos during beautiful snowfall. Many of you might be wondering, why snowfall is liked by almost everyone? Is there any benefits of snowfall for the environment?   Caption outside  The answer is definitely yes, snowfall is excellent to the whole globe unless there is heavy snowfall because where there is snow, there is life. Moreover, snow contans nitrogen and sun energy which is stored in the soil because of this reason many Bumtaps (people of Bumthang district) become happy once the snow falls. Not only snow cools the temperature but also provides life to the plants.   Mr. Chadho's mini snowman Now those Bumtaps stories can be associ...

Important Events in Bhutan 2022

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Bhutanese Calender 2022 1. Winter Solstice (Nyilo) Date: 1 January Type: Public Holiday   2. Traditional Day of Offerings Date: 2 February Type:  Public Holiday 3. King's Birthday Date: 21 February Type: Public Holiday   4. King's Birthday Holiday Date: 22 & 23 February Type: Public Holiday   5. Losar (New Year) Date: 3 & 4 March Type: Public Holiday   6. March Equinox Date: 20 March Type: Season 7. Birth Anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo Date: 2 May Type: Public Holiday   8. Birth Anniversary of Zhabdrung (Zhabdrung Kuchoe) Date: 11 May Type: Public Holiday   9. Buddha's Parinirvana Date: 14 June Type: Public Holiday   10. June Solstice Date: 21 June Type: Season 11. Birth Anniversary of Guru Rimpoche Date: 9 July Type: Public Holiday 12. Buddha's First Sermon Date: 1 August Type: Public Holiday   13. Blessed Rainy Day Date: 23 September Type: Public Holiday   14. September Equinox Date: 23 Septembe...