Sha-Gi Looju festival observed in Wangdue Phodrang drawing residents home
The Sha-Gi Looju Festival Brings Bhutan's Rich Cultural Heritage to Life
culture•2/13/2026
Bhutan
Tandin Gyeltshen’s life changed by sudden illness six years ago
Tandin Gyeltshen's Life Transformed by Sudden Illness Six Years Ago
health•2/13/2026
New prayer flags and sunset ceremony at Paro’s dzong, monasteries and temples
The introduction of new prayer flags and sunset ceremony brings spiritual significance to Paro's dzong, monasteries, and temples.
culture•2/13/2026
Bhutan on Brink: Flash Floods Threaten Ancient Culture Amid Climate Crisis
Bhutan, a tiny Himalayan kingdom, is facing an unfolding disaster of biblical proportions – flash floods that are claiming lives, destroying livelihoods, and threatening the very foundation of its ancient culture. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in Asia, Bhutan's vulnerability to these devastating events has become increasingly apparent, with the country now bracing for a storm of catastrophic proportions.
climate•2/11/2026
Bhutan's Spiritual Heart Flutters to Life as Prayer Flags Dance in the Evening Breeze
In Paro Valley, Thousands Witness Spiritual Awakening
travel•2/11/2026
Ancient Festival Celebrated in Wangdue Phodrang Draws Hundreds Home
In Bhutan, hundreds gather for ancient festival amidst modern-day migrations.
travel•2/11/2026
Archers from Bhutan's Rural Villages Face Off in Historic Match
In Bhutan, archers from remote villages set for historic match
sports•2/11/2026
Thimphu Open Table Tennis Championship: A Symbol of Bhutan's Commitment to Regional Cooperation
In the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, over 60 athletes gathered to showcase their skills in the inaugural Thimphu Open Table Tennis Championship. The nation's preparations for its 50th anniversary as a member of the United Nations served as a poignant reminder of Bhutan's commitment to promoting sports and cultural exchange in the region.
sports•2/11/2026
Bhutan on Brink: 2.2-Magnitude Earthquake Sparks Concern Over Colonial Legacy, Climate Change, and Seismic Activity
Bhutan finds itself at the confluence of ancient cultures, geopolitics, and climate change. As the country navigates its own path in the modern era, it is not immune to the seismic forces that have shaped its history.
disasters•2/6/2026