The Traditional Culture of Bhutan
July 12, 2010
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a country that lies east of the mountains of the Himalayas. Since this region was virtually from the world until the 1960s, the country’s traditional culture is still present in the entire region. The Buddhist religion has great influence in the neighboring country of India.
Apart from the magnificent Buddhist temples, one also has the opportunity to visit the temples of the Hindu religion, the other religious movement in the country.
The strengths, called Dzong, fill the streets of cities, and are the representatives of the architecture of Bhutan.
Changlimithang Stadium is the largest and most famous of the country, having once held the major football games and archery championships. Archery is one of the most famous sports in the country and is often seen as an opportunity to socialize with team members, other people or with new people. During the archery competitions are held dances and local foods are served. The game of darts, or khuru, is also very popular among the population.
Bhutan’s streets are full of color. While men usually wear a dress called gho, like a tunic to the knees, the women wear the kira, a long dress and scarves are very important because they can see social status.
The dress of the citizens for important occasions or ceremonies driglam namzha governed by a kind of code created in the seventeenth century. This code also includes guidelines for formal occasions such as the construction aspects of the traditional dzongs or the celebration of religious holidays. During construction of dzongs, for example, do not allow the use of nails. Therefore, these architectural curiosities are the most recognized in the country.
The traditional Buddhist dance called the Cham Dance is held during the Tsechu party, a party that celebrates the tenth day of one of the lunar months, usually in October. The festival is held in each district, or dzongkhag, and members of the Academy of Performing Arts and the dancers represent the Cham Dance, dressed in colorful clothes and masks.
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