The Talking Mountain

Honorable, MP DOrji Wangdi in Zhemgang CS, MPH.  It was usual Friday Morning. MP’s arrival time came as a good news. Probably, 9AM was what I heard from V.P sir and we all expect him to come like any other guest, unpunctual! But, shockingly MP was already in front of us and that makes a Breaking News. Because in the past we have lots of bitter experiences of waiting officials for hours. Unlike other people, we are culturally fit to wait any kinds of guest anywhere –at home or in office. We say proudly waiting and being unpunctual is our culture but –it’s beyond our education. Our education never taught us to be unpunctual. We say, it’s ok! No problem! It means we don’t care about time and being punctual is always a challenge and priority for many of us. Time management is always an unwholesome task. But, to honorable MP is a cup of tea.  He is an outstanding human being and a fine parliamentarian. We see him working so hard for the wellbeing of the country a...

Recently Zhemgang Dzongkhag Tshogdue (DT) have decided an unkind resolution making it compulsory for both town and village people to wear Gho and Kira from 9AM to 5PM. I have really like their antique ideas for a good cause so that our age old tradition and custom is preserved well. As a Bhutanese I am a responsible citizen to uphold my country's law and identity. For me wearing national gears is not so difficult and a big deal. I feel so comfortable and proud to be in my colorful gho. I often prefer wearing of Tshechu color Gho over my Pangtsi Dhorma (Boxer)! But, I have seen people of all works of life pouring out their grievances openly and savagely in some social media.   According to DT chairman, the decision was taken according to Local Government Act and the book on etiquette's to protect and preserve national identity, culture and tradition. I feel all these are the old thoughts. But, I don’t mean to be unfaithful and doom my country along with few ...

Although, one's essential needs of food, clothing and shelter is something measurable. However, for kids the more important is the social environment in which they live in. For every kids their parents, relatives, friends, uncle and aunt usually plays a very significant role in making the kind of person we want them to be in future.  Of course, their parents having a brand new car and a smart phone can give them a temporary feeling of satisfaction and enjoyment. But, in reality it will never give them the peace of mind and justice they want as a child. We have been hearing and becoming a constant victim of so many alcohol related misconducts –lying, stealing, cheap sexual behavior, fighting and murdering are the most common happenings.   The study conducted by RENEW and other relevant agency have also found out that about 96.7% of the crime and unwholesome domestic violence are reported to happen due to alcohol. Therefore, I personally feel ban...

Yesterday, I was reminded by bbs television on 'Alcohol Free Birthday Party. They have hijacked my emotion and took away my happiness. And to many it may have seemed like a Hiroshima bombing. The program aired was so ambitious. However, I have some personal reservation and a doubt on how this can work. I could see some painstaking challenges ahead of us. If everyone like this new idea of birthday celebration, it would definitely benefit us. But, it would be difficult for those friends and families who can't live without it. I am not saying for my sake. I am honestly a sober guy.  The one who came with the idea deserves my hands down salute for making such a catastrophic program. I am thoroughly confused how this age old customary tradition will end without the offering of alcohol for the guest.  Drinking and offerings of alcohol in our culture deeply rooted in our age old tradition. We have a society that is best known by the offerings of alcohol in a most tradition...

Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk, Education Minister "Kuzozooo…zangpooooo…La…zhemgang", began Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk in his deep shimmering voice like he used to do in the parliament house. My students were surprised, they have never faced him in person like this before. I am sure many of my students would have seen him for the first time as an Education Minister. As he begin, the hall went mad silent which was –beyond my expectation and even to those students who have been the most boring and sluggish have their head high up in the air trying to make some sense through Lyonpo's thrilling and hilarious talks.    Honestly, this talk has been the best so far in my school hall. I feel very sorry for some Class VIII students who couldn't have made due to limited space. And to those who have been purposefully absented from the day's program are the most ill-fated and unlucky one in their entire life. Perhaps, they have missed Lyonpo's talk forever like a flowing rive...