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Supreme Symbolic Moment
It was inspiring, It was electrifying and it was heart touching when Our King, Our Fourth King, Our Gyalsey and Our Jekhenpo all came together to make the iconic and the defining moment to celebrate 111th National Day in Samtse this year.
National Day of our Great Nation is more than a significant event. It is more than that. Each Bhutanese regardless of where we live, where we come from, we come together to witness this historic day. We pray for the security, happiness and prosperity for Bhutan in years to come, our prayers for long life and good health of our Kings and remind ourselves to be thankful and grateful towards our Monarchs for; nurturing and building a Stronger Nation, Happier Society, Well Preserved Environment and Most Admired Bhutan to outsiders.
Yes, some of us who couldn’t make it to be at the gathering physically, we were glued to iPhone watching the live streaming of the event. If my memory serves me right, I have not really missed watching National Day particularly His Majesty’s speech. Why it is important? The greatness of His Majesty’s speech always tied to its historical context, it’s always electrifying every single time and there’s always a powerful doses of messages. We must watch and we must listen over and over because what makes us strong, what makes us unique, what makes us united, what makes us safe, what makes us hopeful, what makes us confident, what makes us happy, what makes us one nation, one people - all in a nutshell is because we have a selfless King who loves us, cares for us, protects us and want to bring the best in Us-Bhutanese!!
This year was no ordinary either. His Majesty weaved in well-chosen references and strongly emphasis on a singular touchstone- Good Governance, themed towards both Civil Servants and Elected Representatives.
His Majesty commend to action was clear and compelling, eloquent references, focus on national objective of building a Just and Harmonious Society guided by the noble principles of Gross National Happiness and the speech should resonate with all of us not just today, not just tomorrow but for many years here on.
Palden Drukpa Gyelo!
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A visit to Yangchenphug High School, Thimphu, Bhutan
It was Monday, May 28th at 3:30 pm, my friend Chhimi Tshewang (Procurement Head @ Education Ministry) has successfully set our meeting with Commerce Students at YHS ( Yangchenphug High School). I have been looking forward to this visit for a long time because after I left the YHS, I have actually as a matter of fact not set my foot to the campus let alone meet and interact with students. Lucky we were; my childhood friend, another ex- YHS student Faba Namagyel, who is now settled in the US for a long time,and we share and similar experience, similar nostalgic feelings thinking of our youth and school days. There we went three of us off to our meeting with the Commerce Students at YHS.
Surprisingly, we ran into a heavy traffic and the main gate was locked. Chhimi as usual so very responsible and excellent at coordinating, bringing people together he was busy on the phone trying to get someone to open the main gate. It took us a while waiting in the car and finally we decided to make a detour, found a steep road leading up to the school campus. We ran out of our luck because the road was so narrow, with a steep slope and a big truck stuck in the middle of the road with no way for any car to pass through. We parked our car up on the slope and walked to the school. We want to get to the hall (Meeting Room) on time.
School Representative ushered us to the hall and students in line slowly entered the room. Sat on the floor cross legged and eagerly waiting to see and hear what the speakers have to say. We all were in their same shoes exactly somewhere twenty years ago.
The purpose of the meeting and interactions with precisely Business students not because we just wanted to make a trip to the campus but share our stories, listen to their voices and understand what the situations they are facing.
Many of us did not come from a well to do family, many of us were not nearly as talented and intellectually strong, Many of us were not really aware of the dreams, Many of us were not the best and excellent A graded students, and Many of us came from different upbringings, backgrounds and beliefs. BUT, more than anything we are One Nation, One People. We are fortunate and specially blessed because of all our Kings passion, dedication and compassion towards the wellbeing of every Bhutanese citizen. We live in a small and closed society, and at times we have a tendency to take it for granted- the goods and specially blessings we experience, and happy life we lead.
Particularly, our youth are drawned to the outside world and entice them that the better world is outside Bhutan, which and honestly maybe not that true. Thus, I wanted to listen to their stories but want to share my stories because I have gone through a lot in my own life, but sticking to a fundamental values that ‘ life is not a sprint, it is a marathon.’ Failing is ok if I can correct my mistakes and still keep the focus on the big picture or Dream par se, lessons learned at the classroom which shined the most when the darkness occurred.
Fast Forwad to now, we are all leading a different career and I couldn’t imagine one day I will be living in Japan helping people find their DREAM job, but now I am doing it now and touch wood making a good living out of this career. I have placed over 98 Japanese bilinguals including some foreigners, so I think with legit I can share with our Business students the reality of the modern world, business needs and what the major global companies demands and requires in relates to the skills set.
So, both myself and Faba shared our stories because we both did not have neither connections nor resources to study in the US. However, We both made it to the US and graduated to from the US University, not just by ourselves by any means but through a generous help and support from others who believed in us and helped us to achieve our dream to get a degree from American University.
College degree is a passport, you needed it to enter the market but there are host of lists that are way more important stating from effective communication, global mindset, challenge seeker, agile, and so forth. My message to students is to explore the world, don’t be afraid to try new things, connect with people, be open minded, Dream Big, accept failures, research more, and anything you want to know is on our palm literally, with a simple click you can get any information something which we didn’t have the luxury back then.
We shared the realistic view at lest not just the text book theory, and I wish I knew then what I know now, maybe I had to take a less hoop but that was not the case. So, we want to make sure the students realize the market, demands and skill set at early on. If they do that, they will be ahead in the line and not at the back of the line.
Students asked us smart and clever questions, I walked away from the meeting/interactions with a very positive feeling and optimism.
Palden Drukpa Gyelo!
Contributed by Pema Chhophyel (Japan)
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Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay’s Welcome Reception in Tokyo, Japan
Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay is here in Japan on a four-day official visit. The Welcome Reception organized by Honorary Consuls & Bhutan Japan Friendship Association held at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. The room filled with many Japanese participants ( but a handful of Bhutanese) from all walks of life and some traveled as far as Kyoto and Nagoya precisely to be part of this event- Welcome Prime Minister, Aum and Delegations to Japan. It did not take too long before the speech from Hon. Consulate General and applauses continued strongly, smiles and exchange of conversations more audible, and imagine a room filled with many people eager and anxious to hear from our Prime Minister, interact with and of course as usual the photo op opportunity with our Guests.
Dasho Tshering Tobgay along with his translater Prof. Pema took the podium and as we witnessed a pin drop silence in the room, Dasho smiled and gracefully started his speech by greetings to all and thanking Japanese Diplomats in the room, Hon. Consuls, Bhutan Japan Friendship Association and everyone who made it to this event.
His first and foremost remarks highlighting the special friendship and ties between Japan and Bhutan mostly nurtured over time because of a close relationship between our Monarchs and Emperor House.
His message of renewing and further strengthening the relationship between two countries as unequivocal, his appreciation and gratitude for Japan’s assistance thus far in the identified development areas which to a larger extent has been very satisfactory and made a huge progress and helped people, exchange between people to people enhanced resulting to an increase in Japanese Tourists to Bhutan, appreciation to organization such as JICA and reminded the audience that still Bhutan has a long way to go to becoming a developed nation, we have to rely on our core Partners such as Japan to assist in future development areas , Dasho invites Japanese companies to invest in Bhutan, and a sense of optimism that Bhutanese can and should learn from Japanese, their skills, work ethics and so forth. The program concluded with the toast in honor of our Prime Minister and the cheers of ‘ Kampai’ continued.
The festive event did not end quickly as more interactions amongst the audience continues, some sharing their nostalgic feeling how great the experience to be in Bhutan, some with unique stories of their connection to Bhutan, some with business ideas floating around to support Bhutan and eventually the occasion went on way after the guests have left the room.
A small group of Japanese and Bhutanese decided not to conclude this gathering without a rounds of beer and Yakitori ( Japanese type of skewered and roasted chicken) at a local Izakaya.
On a footnote, as a Representative from Bhutanese Community of Japan, I had quick conversation with Foreign Minister Lyonpo Damcho Dorji and Ambassador Major Gen V.Namgyel about how we wish to create a Community Group here and establish a point of contact.
We can either be a spectator and observe, or we can be a participant and be involved, let’s choose the later.
Palden Drukpa Gyelo.
Disclaimer- the article above is solely based on my opinion.
Contributed by Pema Chhophyel (Tokyo, Japan)
(Left- Deki Yangzom, Bhutanese Entrepreneur based in Toyota city, Aichi-Ken, Ambassador Maj. Gen V.Namgyel, Pema Chhophyel, Bhutan Community of Japan member)
PM in conversation with Mr. Hiroya Ueyama, Japanese Businessman
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Bhutan & Japan friendship started in 1975. To this day we not only benefit from our close ties and enjoy our friendship, but our relationship between people to people has reached a new milestone after a historic visit of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen in 2011. The earthquake and tsunami killed many people, shattered homes and families, the entire nation paralyzed and the world watched this horrific damage helplessly. Japanese solidarity and resilience was on a full display and highlighted during the most difficult times, they stood calm, strong and helped each other through these hard times. Then the visit of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen as a State Guest in Japan was remarkably very special and auspicious, whereas many from other countries feared for radiations and the aftermath of tsunami etc. Their Majesties kind gesture of visiting Japan even when the time was not right, but coming here to share the grief with the people of Japan, addressing to the Parliament and His Majesty’s eloquently spoke from his heart; words were very comforting, touching, encouraging and inspiring. Their Majesties did not stop just in Tokyo, they made hours of train journey to even visit Miyagi which was one of the most affected areas to interact with school children, families and prayed for them. Their Majesties compassion and Buddha nature was admirable and as a result now even to this day every corner in Japan, people from all walks of life remember Bhutan which they always associate with His Majesty the King & Her Majesty the Queen’s visit, and of course they will utter ‘ しあわせのくね’ ( meaning Happy Country). Many of us, Bhutanese living in Japan specially during the March 2011, we paid our fair share as well because of lack of support, coordination and avenues to seek for help. As though it was a one very bad dream. After Their Majesties visit to Japan, the awareness of Bhutan increased; many Japanese tourists visited Bhutan, the promotion of Bhutan was visible in Japan through TV shows, exhibition, cultural exchange events and We, Bhutanese seem less stranger to many people here because they knew who we are, there is a strong sense of trust & understanding towards Bhutanese. We are thankful and grateful to Their Majesties for March 2011 visit and we feel that now it is up to every Bhutanese and Japanese to nurture our special friendship in years to come. We are also very thankful for Japan contributing and helping our development plans for over three decades. Bhutanese Community of Japan will therefore try to further promote Bhutan & Japan Friendship in every occasion. Contributed by Pema Chhophyel ( based in Japan)
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His Majesty The King during the 110th National Day with the people of Haa, Bhutan
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His Majesty The King, Queen and Gyalsey
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Throughout my reign I will never rule you as a King. I will protect you as a parent, care for you as a brother and serve you as a son. I shall give you everything and keep nothing; I shall live such a life as a good human being that you may find it worthy to serve as an example for your children; I have no personal goals other than to fulfill your hopes and aspirations. I shall always serve you, day and night, in the spirit of kindness, justice and equality." -Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
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Oiran Courtesan Procession. This gives you a glimpse of this unique Edo culture. Oiran were Courtesans in Japan and started to become popular in the early Edo period (17th century).
They say there are no remaining Oiran and those who play the role as Oiran are mainly actresses.
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Time travel to Edo Period (17th -19th century). If you wonder the life and culture during Edo era and if you wonder Ninjas in Japan, well then the closest you can experience and able to see Ninjas in action is by visiting Nikko Edomura. This place is created to resurrect and showcase Edo Period.
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