Dancing is a frequently found hobby in Bhutan. The twenty dzongkhags all have a similar style, but there are a few different movements that emphasize the culture. Dancing these days is now done mostly by girls, but boys also have a unique way of Bhutanese dancing.
I, for instance, love dancing with my Bhutanese friends Chimi and Gyem, both naturals. "Cheerleaders" dance at archery matches, and have a special short dance when they get a good hit.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
A Follower of the Gautama
Anyway, don't be too surprised to see a monk with his mobile phone clasped to his ear, or a monk enjoying a leisurely ride in a car (or even driving one!). Monks now don't have the serious sense of religion that I think monks back then had.
Bhutanese citizens can be very touchy about their religion, so a bit of teasing or a hot debate about religion may be enough for you to end up without any friends... or get thrown into jail.
Our gang of dogs

I forgot to tell you that Pinky is a very extraordinary dog.
- She can climb a ladder. We think she must be a circus dog!
- She bites all her puppies and Toto especially (Toto is also her daughter)
- Extraordinarily, she's not forgiving and loving like dogs are supposed to be.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Stray dogs in Bhutan
The population of dogs in Bhutan might be bigger than the human population. Everywhere you look, if you notice, your eyes are met by a scraggly-looking dog or even a gang of them staring at you maliciously. You might suppose incorrectly that the stray dogs are dangerous and bite often. That’s not true. They are usually frightened of humans and any sharp movement may cause them to be nervous and likelier to attack.
These gangs keep up people all night with their barking, howling, whining or what not. So bring your earplugs if you want to get a good night's sleep.
And, when you see all these pet dogs, don't suppose that there's a pet shop around. People sometimes tame stray dogs. So if you feel that you like one especially, don't hesitate. Unless, of course, it doesn't even let you get near.
These gangs keep up people all night with their barking, howling, whining or what not. So bring your earplugs if you want to get a good night's sleep.
And, when you see all these pet dogs, don't suppose that there's a pet shop around. People sometimes tame stray dogs. So if you feel that you like one especially, don't hesitate. Unless, of course, it doesn't even let you get near.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Let's play chunki!
“What is chunki?” you might ask. Well, chunki is a small plaything made of a collection of rubbers tied together. The rubbers are usually black and a new chunki can give you black stains on your hands. It is played by hitting it against the side of your foot, and as it flies down again, to hit it again. All this might seem very confusing, but the thing is to get the knack of it! Chunki is played by almost all the children in Thimphu, and they love it. But don’t get the wrong idea - I’ve seen lots of adults enjoying it too! So mind you catch the hang of it, and hopefully you’ll hang on to it. The biggest amount of times you hit it in a row are popularly called your chunki maximum, and your normal hits are called your chunki average.
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