Tuesday, 14 November 2017
We went to many places in Thimphu today. Rather than make each stop a separate post, here is a collection of our travels.
We went to many places in Thimphu today. Rather than make each stop a separate post, here is a collection of our travels.
National Memorial Stupa
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| The stupa was highly decorated today, as it was the conclusion of a special prayer session. The site was packed with worshipers. |
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| A closer look at the top of the stupa. |
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| Off to the side is a pavilion filled with large prayer wheels. |
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| Votive butter lamps are in a glass-enclosed structure. |
Motithang Takin Preserve
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| The takin, the Bhutan national animal, is a hoofed mammal unique to Bhutan. The takin preserve is trying to re-establish takins throughout their historic range. |
National Library
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| The National Library is largely a repository of important Buddhist texts rather than a comprehensive library. It also contains a huge book that when printed in 2003 was the world's largest book. (It has since lost this title.) |
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| A Buddhist altar in the National Library. |
Other Places
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| The National Post Office includes a small museum. |
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| Dragons ("Druk") are important in Bhutan and grace the sides and roof corners of many buildings. |
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| In the evening, we attended an exhibition of traditional folk and festival dances. |
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| The Thimphu Dzong at night. |
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