Folk Heritage Museum

Folk Heritage Museum also known as Phelchey Toenkhyim was established on July 28th, 2001 with the initiative of the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. Read More

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Performance of Lolay on the eve of Winter solstice 2nd &3rd January 2018

 Lolay is a special occasion celebrated by the people of Sha Wang Pasum during the eve of the winter solstice of the Lunar Calendar.This is a season when the farmers have their granaries filled up to brim with annual harvest and their faces full of smiles. It is a season of annual ritual performances, celebrations, feasts and the gathering of families together to enjoy after hectic works of the year.

Through the initiative of Folk Heritage Museum, a group of children had recited Lolay to mark Nyilo before His Majesty the king Her Majesty the Gyeltsuen and the Gyalsey at the Lingkana Palace on 2nd January 2018. On 3rd January 2018, the children recited Lolay at hotels and other households to usher in a prosperous new year.

 

Jul 11, 2018   

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