The Ancient and Unique Culture of Bhutan on Display

The Cham dance is a lively dance ritual performed with masks and vibrant costumes. It is considered a form of meditation and often offers a moral message.

Bhutan is known for its handicrafts such as carpets, colorful masks, silver, hand-woven bamboo items and Bhutanese wooden products.

Tzhem zo or the art of tailoring is a popular art amongst the Bhutanese. The art of embroidery is normally practiced by monks.

Wooden or papier mache masks used by dancers that are colourfully painted and decorated.

A common tradition followed in Bhutan is too say 'meshu meshu' and cover one's mouth when the food is offered for the first time. The refusal continues once or twice and then the person finally gives in.

About 75 percent of the population in Bhutan follow a particular school of Buddhism. The remaining 25 percent mainly practice Hinduism or Bon.

A traditional Bhutanese meal primarily consists of red rice, buckwheat, meats and lentils.

Woman cooking a traditional meal. Rice, lentils and grains are staples used in every household.