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People

Bhutanese people can be generally categorized into three main ethnic groups. The Tshanglas, Ngalops and the Lhotshampas.

Society

Bhutanese society is free of class or a caste system.

The Bhutanese are a fun-loving people fond of song and dance, friendly contests of archery, stone pitching, traditional darts, basketball and football. They are social people that enjoy weddings, religious holidays and other events as the perfect opportunities to gather with friends and family.

Religion

The Bhutanese constitution guarantees freedom of religion and citizens and visitors are free to practice any form of worship so long as it does not impinge on the rights of others. Christianity, Hinduism and Islam are also present in the country.

TRADITION AND CULTURE

While Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in the world, its cultural diversity and richness are profound.

As such, strong emphasis is laid on the promotion and preservation of its unique culture. By protecting and nurturing Bhutan’s living culture it is believed that it will help guard the sovereignty of the nation.

EATING HABIT   : Traditional Bhutanese eating habits are simple ....and, in general, food is eaten with hands.  Usually, women who serve the food and in most cases, the mother.

FUNERAL:   Death signifies re-birth  or a mere passing on to a    new life. In keeping with the traditions, elaborate   rituals are performed to ensure a safe passage   and a good rebirth.    The deceased are normally cremated,  funerary practices vary in few cases. In some parts of the country, people typically bury their dead while in some, they carry out ‘Sky Burials’.

MARRIAGE: Marriages are simple affairs and are usually kept low-key. However, elaborate rituals .... are performed for lasting unions between the bride and the bridegroom. As the .... religious ceremony comes to an end, parents, relatives and friends of the couple .... present the newlyweds with traditional offerings of scarves along with gifts in the form ...of cash and goods.

BHUTANESE DRESS: .One of the most distinctive features of the ...Bhutanese is their traditional dress, unique ....garments that have evolved over thousands of ....years. Men wear the Gho, a knee-length robe .... somewhat resembling a kimono that is tied at ....the waist by a traditional belt known as Kera. Women wear the Kira, a long, ankle-length dress accompanied by a light outer jacket known as a Tego with an inner layer known as a Wonju.

Bhutanese wear long scarves when visiting Dzongs and other administrative centres. The scarves worn vary in color, signifying the wearer’s status or rank. The scarf worn by men is known as Kabney while those worn by women are known as Rachus. .

The most distinctive characteristic of Bhutanese cuisine is its spiciness. Chillis are an essential part of nearly every dish and are considered so important that most Bhutanese people would not enjoy a meal that was not spicy.Rice forms the main body of most Bhutanese meals. It is accompanied by one or two side dishes consisting of meat or vegetables. Pork, beef and chicken are the meats that are eaten most often. Vegetables commonly eaten include Spinach, pumpkins, turnips, radishes, tomatoes, river weed, onions and green beans. Grains such as rice, buckwheat and barley are also cultivated in various regions of the country depending on the local climate.

The following is a list of some of the most popular Bhutanese dishes:

Ema Datshi : This is the National Dish of Bhutan. A spicy mix of chilies and the ....delicious local cheese known as Datshi. This dish is a staple of ....nearly every meal and can be found throughout the country. ....Variations on Ema Datshi include adding green beans, ferns, ....potatoes, mushrooms or swapping the regular cheese for yak ....cheese.

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