Etiquette

Dressing Customs

In Bhutan, dressing customs are influenced by the country's traditional culture and religion. The national dress is known as the gho for men and the kira for women. In daily life, Bhutanese people usually wear modern Western-style clothing, but they still incorporate traditional...

Social Customs

 Bhutanese culture values obedience, service to elders, and ceremonial scarves. The majority practice Mahayana Buddhism and Hinduism, with hospitality as a social value. Bhutanese dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, and removing shoes for respect...

Dietetic Customs

When Bhutanese people dine, both the host and the visitor will wait for everyone to be served. They will have several beverages and converse before dining. They normally do not chat throughout the dinner, and the visitors depart quickly thereafter. When Bhutanese people dine...

Menstrual Myths

This is a more serious topic, but there are several toxic taboos regarding menstruation. Specifically the restrictions that comes when girls and women are menstruating, as they are seemed as filthy, and the food they make or handle might get tainted as a result...