Part 2

Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907

Treaty of Punakha signed in 1910

Civil war ensued when the "first reincarnation" of Ngawang Namgyal, Jigme Dakpa, was recognized as the shabdrung in 1728.

Civil Conflict, 1728-72 Civil Conflict, 1728-72

Dzongkha (official)

Bhotes speak various Tibetan dialects

Nepalese speak various Nepalese dialects

Here are a few important sentences in Dzongkha that may be helpful:

Hello (or greetings). Kuzu Zangpo. How are you? Ga de bay ye? What is your name? Chhoe gi ming

ga chi mo? My name is Peter. Nge gi ming Peter in. I am from Australia. Nga Australia

lay in. Where is the toilet? Chhabsang ga

ti mo? How much is the cost of this item?

Di gi gong ga dem chi mo? Please reduce the cost a bit. Gong

Aa tsi phab nang. OK I will buy it. Toob, Nga gi nyo

ge. Thank you. Kadrin chhe. See ya later. Shoo lay log jay ge.

ReligionsLamaistic Buddhist 75%Indian- and Nepalese-influenced Hinduism 25%

ngultrum (BTN) Indian rupee (INR)

Bhote 50%, ethnic Nepalese 35%

(includes Lhotsampas--one of several Nepalese

ethnic groups), indigenous or migrant

tribes 15%

Music

Performers use traditional musical instruments, which include the yang-chin (dulcimer) , the pi-wang (two-stringed fiddle) ,

the lim (flute) and the dranyen (a 7-stringed instrument shaped like the mandolin) .

Performers use traditional musical instruments, which include the yang-chin (dulcimer) , the pi-wang (two-stringed fiddle) ,

the lim (flute) and the dranyen (a 7-stringed instrument shaped like the mandolin) .

Druk Yul textiles are considered the highest form of art and spiritual expression.

Druk Yul textiles are considered the highest form of art and spiritual expression.

The Dragon’s Gift

Painted Stones

ema datse made with large, green hot chillies in a cheese sauce

Momos (Dumplings)

Thukpa (noodles).

Punakha dromche and Tsechu

Chorten Kora

Jambay Lakhang Drup