COMPASSION

The support programs that fosters preservation and continuity of Bhutan and the Himalaya’s tangible and intangible heritage.

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Revival of Tashi Gomang This 400-year old tradition is unique to Bhutan alone.

Created by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the lam manips (singing monks) traveled with the Tashigomang through the valleys and mountains of Bhutan singing spiritual songs to the people. On the verge of disappearing, it was revived in 2016 through the Tashigomang Project under Her Majesty Royal Grandmother Kesang Choden Wangchuck’s Patronage.

OUTCOME

A Tashigomang National 
Treasure Exhibition

Tashigomang Project

A Tashigomang Trust Fund Established

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BARRC Bhutan Art Restitution & Reclamation Committee

BARRC-Bhutan Art Restitution & Reclamation Committee BAARC is royally endorsed and was established in 2017 to reclaim Bhutan’s sacred artefacts misplaced from the country. The retrieved artefacts are returned to their original monasteries within Bhutan. BARRC has successfully brought home 3 national heritage artefacts since its inception

OUTCOME

Semtokha Dzong

Phajoding Monastery