Resources for the Washington DC area

2008 Smithsonian Folk Life Festival

The Queen of Bhutan established the Tarayana Foundation to uplift and enhance the lives of people in rural communities in Bhutan. You can support their work by making a donation.

The book Sanctuary was released at the Folk Festival. It features magnificent photos of over twenty sanctuaries in twenty countries, including one in Bhutan. It has an introduction by the Queen of Bhutan.

For travel to Bhutan:

Bhutan Tours and Travels

Tourism Council of Bhutan 

Red rice is a staple food in Bhutan. You can find it locally at some stores under the Lotus Foods label.