Lucky HAAPS

Bhutanese people are known for their politeness, respectful behavior and different level of intelligence. Why is this nation so unique and different from the rest of the world? I have found the answer; it is because we have an extraordinarily cool Monarchs who protect and serve us like a family. 

As Bhutan prepares to celebrate its 110^th National Day celebration, the people of Haa are the luckiest one. I say it, Haaps are the lucky, because for many good reasons.

1.     It is the first ever grand national day celebration held in Haa Dzongkhag with three Kings and the Royal Families.  

2.  Lhakhang Karpo was initially established in the 7^th century by Tibetan King Songtsen Gempo in his mission to build 108 monasteries in one day. According to some local Historian, a black and white pigeon were released to select the sites to build a temples. The white pigeon landed on the foothills of the three towering mountains worshiped as Rigsum Gonpo and is where the Lhakhang Karpo stand today, beautiful and magnificent. The temple was named Karpo, which mean white as it was built on the same site where the white pigeon have landed. Now a seat of Ap Chundu, Haa's guardian deity. After thousands of years Lhakhang Karpo was fasten under the deep simmering light and different fabrics is indeed a proud moment for all the people across the country. It is the symbol of country's wealth and deity that separate us from rest of the world.

3.   It marks the end of old Lhakhang and the beginning of the new Lhakhang seated in the same place. The Lhakhang Karpo is finally being raised after eight long years from the hands some mean and bandit people. Perhaps, the story wasn't so good initially. Today it got extraordinary concretion from Three Kings, the Royal families, dignitaries and the people of Haa. Therefore, in many ways the concretion of the Lhakhang Karpo is the best and lucky among many Dzongs and Lhakhangs.  

4.  It is the opportunity for all the Haaps to show case their talent in varieties of ways. Time for them to reflect back upon their age old tradition and culture. It is a big opportunity to showcase Haap's Auesa, Lolay and Chundu's Gongzhey as listed. Along with the Tokha by His Majesty, the people of Haap and part of Paro valley is expected to celebrate Lomba which coincides with national day in Lhakhang Karpo and expected offerings would follow. Lomba is the New Year festival originally celebrated by the people of Haap, Paro and some part of Thimphu valley. Such coincidences of three big things is extremely rare and fine.

5.    It is also one of the big day and the big opportunity for the people of Haa valley to have Royal Audience during their Lomba Festival. And also it may be the very first time practically to meet and have Royal Audience with Gyelsay, the future king of Bhutan. 

Along with the people of Haa, I offer my sincere prayers and gratitude to our Handsomely and Cutely dressed Gyelsay for his long live. 

                                      Pelden Drukpa Gyaloo...for all Haaps and parops!

Moment of Joy.

The academic year came to an end. It is time to reflect upon year long hardship taken with responsibility and dedication. Although, the time was never easy and the share of work responsibility was never ending. Yet we took it very well till the end.

Along with cathartic work it is also time to bid farewell to some outgoing friends as well. Therefore, within the strict timetable and limited time some friends have arranged to play the game of Khuru to forget, unite and rejoice the hardship taken for the whole year. More importantly to welcome new academic year 2018.

I have seen some friends have enjoyed the game, some equally disappointed for not having even one Kharey and other have enjoyed some hilarious jokes and fun from some naughty friends. But, Principal Dobjay Kharey have stolen the whole game. He was the Hero and it took all his Kharey to end the game. 

One of the most interesting thing we have in this big family is we share some common goal. Everyone of us is secretly and differently talented, that makes us unique and different from the rest. Moreover, we also value and respect each other professionally that makes us academically rich and sound. Perhaps, our combined effort, talent, dedication and responsibility we are also professionally fit so much that our school is one of the best performing schools in the country. Hats-off to all of us. 

Actually we are in the place no one even dare to dream, forget them coming in and providing their unwholesome service to king, country and the people. But, we are okay with what is presently available in the place. Zhemgang is culturally rich and unique from rest of the District makes us very special and distinct.  Serenity is less adulterated by outside world. For the nature lover, I must tell you this place is the best to explore –beyond the call of daily life.

As an educator we share and learn endless of lesson outside the classroom from each other without any hesitation are the best practices we have in the school. People like me who has very unfamiliar skill and ability to play the game of Khuru also love to be in the circle. Because I don't need to worry much since some of my friends are even worse than me. They seem least interested for Kharey. It's no surprise that usually my day ends with just countable Kharey even though I try my best to hit on bulls-eye. I have never become a Decorated Player in this game. 

Decorated Mate

Although some friends have astronomical interest in this game. Yet their day ends like mine, without single Kharey which pose danger on the playground and at home from muscular old lady. I like this game because it fills with humors and jokes from some silly mates.

Anyway, remember that it take our dedication and sacrifices to do a good job in the remote part of Bhutan. But, not as much as the game of Khuru we used to enjoy in front of the school lab. 

Finally, I wanted to wish two of my outgoing friend’'s safe journey and happy new academic year in new school; one to Far East corner and one to down south end. I hope and pray for successful career ahead.

Pelden Drukpa Gyaloo...