Bhutan

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Festivals and Holidays in Bhutan

In Bhutan, in addition to the standard Buddhist festivals, there are yearly festivals celebrated with great fanfare in each district.

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Bhutan Rivers and Glaciers

Bhutan has four major river systems flowing swiftly out of the Himalayas that are regularly fed by glaciers in northern Bhutan.

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Bhutan Religion

The Kingdom of Bhutan is the only country in the world where Buddhism is the official religion and is endorsed by the government. To ensure the perpetuation of Buddhism, normally, one son from each family attends monastic school.