Intangible Cultural Heritage Of Bhutan Essay

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Introduction
It is extremely important to know the history of tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the country before writing the main project. Bhutan is known as Druk-Yul, the land of Thunder Dragon. Bhutan is a sovereign nation blessed with a rich collection of varied culture, traditions, lifestyles and beliefs which are all based on Buddhist principles. For a small country like Bhutan, the preservation and promotion of its unique culture and tradition play an important role in laying the base upon which the identity of Bhutanese people and the kingdom of Bhutan as a sovereign nation is built. Being isolated for centuries and only recently opened to the outside world, most of its traditions and cultures are intact both in tangible …show more content…

Wuchubi Zhey
Justification: We also consider Wuchubi zhay as a part of intangible cultural heritage as it is in the form of song and it cannot be seen and touched.
2. Paro Tsechu Festival
Year of origination: Mid 17th century.
Date of the festival: 20th -24th March at Paro Dzong.
Justification: It was started in mid 17th century and held annually to honor the enlightened Guru Rinpoche who established Buddhism in Tantric form in the Himalayan Regions in the 8th century.
3. Lomba
Date of celebration: falls on the 29th day of the 10th month in the Bhutanese calendar
Justification: It is the annual festival celebrated by Parops and Haaps and it is a part of intangible cultural heritage because it cannot be seen and touched too. It is celebrated for five days.
4. Dobji Tsechu
Held on: 15th day of the 7th month of the Bhutanese calendar at Dobji Dzong
5. Jomolhari Festival
Date: 7th-8th October.
Place of celebration: Jangothang, Paro.
Justification: The festival celebrates the culture of the communities living together with the natural wonders that surrounds them: one in particular, the elusive, yet elegant, snow leopard.
6. Nyilo
Justification: It is celebrated only by the lower part of

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