BHUTAN

CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE

PREPARED BY Md.Mahmudul Hasan
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 Dress

The kingdom of Bhutan is widely known for its deep-rooted traditions and
cultural aesthetics. One of the things that make this nation stand out from
other developing nations is their dress code behavior. The traditional attire
for men and women known as Gho and Kera were introduced around the
17th century by the unifier of Bhutan as a nation-state, 'Ngawang
Namgyal‘to display their unique identity. It was made mandatory for
Bhutanese citizens to wear their traditional outfits in an attempt to promote
and preserve Bhutanese heritage.
 FOOD
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is a world unto
itself, and the food from the country is a strong part of
that world. Though Bhutan serves a variety of
cuisines–such as Indian, Tibetan, Nepali and Chinese
for travelers seeking somewhat familiar tastes, the
country’s own food is as delicious as it is distinct,
offering the curious and hungry a meal to remember.
Unpolished red rice (or brown rice as some people
know it) with dishes of vegetables, chilies and meat
are staples of the typical Bhutanese meal. It sounds
simple enough, yet its striking flavors render this
cuisine remarkable.
 Festivals in Bhutan

Annual religious festivals in Bhutan ("tsechus" and

"dromches") are important spiritual and community occasions
that give visitors a chance to experience the music and dance
that are an integral part in the Bhutanese cultural life. Every
village has its own tradition of dance that celebrate faith,
community and tradition. They are also important social
gatherings that attract people from great distances to see each
eather once a year. Everyone wears their finest traditional
clothing ("ghos" worn by men and "kiras" worn by women).