Architecture
The diversity of Bhutan's rich and unique architectural heritage and life today was presented through examples of the design of Bhutanese chortens, stone walls, temples, monasteries, dzongs, and rural farmhouses. While impossible to reproduce the grandeur of the fortress-like dzongs or mystical settings of the many temples and monasteries found throughout Bhutan, examples of the unique elements of Bhutanese architecture were recreated on the National Mall for visitors to experience first-hand.
One project scheduled for the Festival was the construction of a traditional Bhutanese Buddhist Lhakhang (temple) at the Festival site on the National Mall.
Featured at the Festival
Karma Wangchuk, Trongsa District, building engineer
Karma, Punakha District
Khandu, Punakha District
Lhendup, Punakha District
Namgay Tshering, Punakha District
Nim Dorji, Wangdue Phodrang District
Pem Tshering, Lhuntse District
Phurpa Tshering, Punakha District
Tshewang Dorji, Wangdue Phodrang District
Zeko, Punakha District
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