Thimpu Tsechu

The spectactular Thimpu Tsechu at Trashichoe Dzong. The amazing building includes the King's throne room, as well as living accommodation for a large number of monks. Pop your nose right up against the computer screen and squint... you can see A and M's appartment up the hill on the right hand side of the Dzong.

Tsechus - Bless you!

October 20th 2012
We are not referring to sneezing (that would be ‘atischou’), nor the cloth for capturing sneezes, (that would be ‘a tissue’). This blog is about Tsechus – big religious festivals held in important monasteries. What are they for? ... well, firstly (and most importantly), if you are Bhuddist (and even if you aren’t), it is good for you – spiritually you are better off for attending ... read more

Asia » Bhutan

In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed wher... ... read more

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