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There are countless non-profit art organizations in the world. While most of them utilize the power art holds for positive and productive social purposes, VAST Bhutan stands apart from the rest. I have had the privilege of witnessing the workings of VAST, first hand, over the last six weeks. It is always an incredible thing to participate in social services, but VAST’s volunteers have reminded me how true activism through art can benefit a world. VAST... (more...)
Jamyang Yoesel, Jambay Lhamo & Somanta Kumari Gurung Our school is in Bumthang, which is a cold place. It is already winter and students are chewing more doma.If doma is considered a drug, it is the most common drug used in our school. Students know it affects our organ system, the central nervous system, stomach and mouth. But students chew it, during tudy hours, to warm the body from the chill exams and winter brings. Doma chewing causes gastric,... (more...)
Tshering Denkar & Tshering Dema “Change is the law of nature,” Pema told Tashi watching students walk to the dining hall for dinner. “What happened to you. You are so philosophical today?” asked Tashi. “You see, our roommates and their way of dressing. It has drastically changed,”said angry Pema. “Why are you angry at them? Let them have their sunshine. Come let us go for our dinner.As we are boarder students we should take our... (more...)
Students of residential schools have a lovehate relationship with potatoes. Though an integral part of the daily diet is schools, potatoes become a pain in the stomach when it just potatoes and nothing else for every meal. The students of Jakar Higher Secondary School have a unique relation with this root crop. The 27 girls of the school agriculture program grow potatoes for sale, and for them potatoes mean money. “Agriculture has always been the... (more...)
“Aha pha ta mey pchilip zam di tsu,” smirked Pema and Ngawang. Suddenly Sir B.K’s cold hands grab their collars, “Two of you meet me after school.” The two boys are to prostrate in front of the school for violating the school’s English Speaking Policy. Punakha Higher Secondary School adopted the policy of speaking English since 2007 with the arrival of the new principal, Mr. Kinley Gyeltshen. Students are now speaking English from eight... (more...)
