Bhutan

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas Celebrations in Bhutan

Christmas in Bhutan is celebrated with great pomp and show. The inhabitants of Bhutan celebrate Christmas as enthusiastically as any of their religious festivals.

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Overview of Bhutan

Officially name: The Kingdom of Bhutan

Capital: Thimphu

Official language: Dzongkha

Government: Constitutional democratic monarchy

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Political system of Bhutan

Bhutan has a tri-cameral parliament consisting of the King, the National Council and the National Assembly. His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck is the head of the state. He became the youngest reigning monarch in the world when he was crowned as fifth king on Bhutan on November 6, 2008.