How Bhutan Got Its name

Over the course of its history, Bhutan has been known by many names such as The Land of Medicinal Herbs and The Land of the Thunder Dragon. It was only about a century ago that the country became Bhutan. So when did Bhutan become Bhutan? There are numerous theories floating...

Decoding Bhutanese Art

In Bhutan paintings are executed to express devotion. So, one way or the other, representation in Bhutanese art is a dramatization of the struggle between good and evil. According to Bhutanese tradition, art has more to do with interpreting values rather than describing facts. An artist’s aim, by the symbolic...