One of the greenest countries in the world; the only country with a Gross National Happiness Index, the Himalayas, the "Land of the Thunder Dragon", Buddhism and dzongs, the "Tiger's Nest", ancient ruins, Tamshing Monastery, national parks and reserves.
01.01 New Year
February 21.02, King's Birthday
May 02.05, Labor Day
June 02.06, Coronation Day
July 08.07, The Queen Mother's Birthday
June 17.12, National Day
December 25.12, Christmas
112, single emergency number
110 police
113, fire department
999, emergency medical care
– Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King, Reformer
– Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the current king
– Gross National Happiness, a philosophical concept of the country (associated with monarchs)
– smoking and importing tobacco without a license
- enter monasteries without permission
– photograph sacred relics
– to hunt animals
- visiting sacred mountains without permission
– When entering the house, take off your shoes.
– Guests are always offered tea or food; refusal is considered impolite.
– Respect for the king and religious symbols is obligatory.
– It is not customary to raise your voice in public places.
– Important decisions are often accompanied by rituals and blessings
– greeting / Kuzuzangpo / kuzuzangpo
– gratitude / Kadrinchey / kadrinchey
– please / Zhug zhug / zhug zhug
– sorry / Gongdue / gongdue
– Where is the bus…? / Bas ga yoe? / bas ga yoe
– How much does the ticket cost? / Ticket ga iney? / tiket ga iney
– pharmacy / Menkhang / menkhang
– I need a doctor / Nga doctor gi nhu / nga doktor gi nhu
– I need help / Nga chu thap chi gi nhu / nga chu thap chi gi nhu
– call the police / Police gi zhung du / polis gi zhung du
– call an ambulance / Ambulance gi zhung du / ambulance gi zhung du
– very tasty! / Zhimbe! / zhimbe
– the bill, please / Bill zhug / bil zhug
– toast / Tashi Delek! (Happiness and good luck!) / tashi delek
– joke / In Bhutan, happiness is more important than GDP! (Gross National Happiness!)
It is customary to discuss:
– Buddhism and philosophy
– Nature and mountains (Himalayas)
– National cuisine (emma datshi, butter tea)
– Traditions and customs
– Arts and crafts
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and power
– Relations with neighbors
- Social problems
- Personal income
– Hiking in the Himalayas
– visit monasteries
– participate in festivals
- watch pandas
One of the greenest countries in the world; the only country with a Gross National Happiness Index, the Himalayas, the "Land of the Thunder Dragon", Buddhism and dzongs, the "Tiger's Nest", ancient ruins, Tamshing Monastery, national parks and reserves.
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01.01 New Year
February 21.02, King's Birthday
May 02.05, Labor Day
June 02.06, Coronation Day
July 08.07, The Queen Mother's Birthday
June 17.12, National Day
December 25.12, Christmas
112, single emergency number
110 police
113, fire department
999, emergency medical care
– Jigme Singye Wangchuck, King, Reformer
– Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the current king
– Gross National Happiness, a philosophical concept of the country (associated with monarchs)
– smoking and importing tobacco without a license
- enter monasteries without permission
– photograph sacred relics
– to hunt animals
- visiting sacred mountains without permission
– When entering the house, take off your shoes.
– Guests are always offered tea or food; refusal is considered impolite.
– Respect for the king and religious symbols is obligatory.
– It is not customary to raise your voice in public places.
– Important decisions are often accompanied by rituals and blessings
– greeting / Kuzuzangpo / kuzuzangpo
– gratitude / Kadrinchey / kadrinchey
– please / Zhug zhug / zhug zhug
– sorry / Gongdue / gongdue
– Where is the bus…? / Bas ga yoe? / bas ga yoe
– How much does the ticket cost? / Ticket ga iney? / tiket ga iney
– pharmacy / Menkhang / menkhang
– I need a doctor / Nga doctor gi nhu / nga doktor gi nhu
– I need help / Nga chu thap chi gi nhu / nga chu thap chi gi nhu
– call the police / Police gi zhung du / polis gi zhung du
– call an ambulance / Ambulance gi zhung du / ambulance gi zhung du
– very tasty! / Zhimbe! / zhimbe
– the bill, please / Bill zhug / bil zhug
– toast / Tashi Delek! (Happiness and good luck!) / tashi delek
– joke / In Bhutan, happiness is more important than GDP! (Gross National Happiness!)
It is customary to discuss:
– Buddhism and philosophy
– Nature and mountains (Himalayas)
– National cuisine (emma datshi, butter tea)
– Traditions and customs
– Arts and crafts
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and power
– Relations with neighbors
- Social problems
- Personal income
– Hiking in the Himalayas
– visit monasteries
– participate in festivals
- watch pandas