Bhutan: What it means to be happy in the “happiest country”

1. Bhutan: What it means to be happy in the “happiest country”

By Oksana Vasilchenko, 321

2. People

Bhutanese children
Bhutanese archery games

3. Food

Ema Datshi
Bhutanese momos

4. Festivals

Thimphu Tsechu Festival
Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival
Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu Festival
Paro Tshechu Festival
Haa Summer Festival
Matsutake Festival
Jomolhari Mountain Festival
Nimalung Festival
Nomad Festival
Sakteng Festival

5. Unfurled thongdrel no sinks

Unfurled thongdrel no sinks

6. Language

The Bhutanese language is called Dzongkha.
The term Dzongkha means 'language of the palace', as it combines the
words 'palace' dzong and 'language' kha.
"Sem chen tag gi re-mo (stripes) chey dang (outside); gu
nag mi ge re-mo nang ing."
The stripes of a tiger are on the outside; the stripes
(character) of a person are on the inside. (two faces in a
person).
"Ye shey pi da chap sar mi thoeng; phog sar thoeng."
The arrow of the accomplished (master) will not be seen
when it is released; only when it hits the target. (you don't
see the process; only the result can be seen).

7. Thank you for your attention!