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02/22/2025

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To His Majesty The King, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck:On this special day, we celebrate the People's King with love and gratitude. Your wisdom,...

05/19/2024

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02/21/2024

01/29/2024

Bhutan Reel Stories > Blog > Culture > Bhutan’s Beskop Tshechu: Celebrating Creativity and Passion in Alternative Films CultureFilm Bhutan’s Beskop Tshechu: Celebrating Creativity and Passion in Alternative Films Posted by BRS 22 de March de 2023 – Advertisement – Share Read Next The Power o...

12/16/2023

On the joyous occasion of the 116th National Day, WIFTB, BRS, and BI join the nation in offering prayers for continued peace and prosperity under the benevolent leadership of His Majesty the King. Happy National Day!

12/13/2023

11/21/2023

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🎬 Film Screening and Discussion with Writer and Director Khyentse Norbu | Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache

🗓️ Thursday, November 30 | 7pm Door Opens

Friends in the Stanford area! We are pleased to share that Stanford University's upcoming screening of Khyentse Norbu's latest film Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache not only includes a discussion with writer/director Khyentse Norbu in person, but is now open to the public, and is free! Please share with anyone who may be interested.

🔹Get your tickets before they run out! https://buddhiststudies.stanford.edu/events/film-screening-looking-lady-fangs-and-moustache-and-discussion-writer-and-director-khyentse

11/11/2023

Wishing His Majesty the 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuck a joyous birthday, recognizing his lasting contributions to Bhutan's prosperity. May his wisdom continually guide the nation toward a harmonious future.

The video commemorating His Majesty's birthday by Bhutan Infotainment was released on November 10, 2018.

We dedicate the music video to Your Majesty the 4th King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Your Majesty, on behalf of the Bhutanese community here in New Yo...

06/25/2023

I express my heartfelt appreciation for allowing me to serve as a committee member for the 1497 Lab. It has been an incredible privilege to work alongside such brilliant minds, and I am grateful for the knowledge, connections, and memories that this experience has brought into my life.

I extend my gratitude to the entire organizing team for their hard work and commitment to making this selections a resounding success. I look forward to staying connected with the community and contributing further to the field in any way I can.

Wishing you continued success and hoping for more enriching opportunities in the future.

With sincere thanks and warm regards,

Karma Deki

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06/13/2023

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HING DANG MI KI LAY RA WITH PEMA WANGCHUK Sonam Ugyen Songyala

Sometimes in life, we encounter obstacles that propel us to new heights, allowing us to demonstrate our goodness and leadership qualities with confidence. It's unnecessary to feel sorrow for those individuals who hesitated to support us during our difficult times and failed to comprehend our struggles. Their true nature is already ingrained within them, and our adversities merely served as a catalyst for revealing their true colors. I sincerely commend your courageous endeavor to write this book, as it will serve as an advocate for innocent individuals who may have fallen victim to abuse of power and unjust judgments. I wish you all the best of success in your book distributions and to continue writing more books for our youths.
I am also grateful to SONAM UGYEN, the host of the Songyala podcast, for skillfully presenting thought-provoking questions and inviting insightful guests. The podcast has not only entertained us but also provided valuable information through engaging discussions. Thank you for highlighting this aspect.

Karma Deki
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Pema Wangchuk, a passionate historian, teacher, and author, achieved literary celebrity in Bhutan with his first book, "Turning Point." Writing, spiritual su...

06/04/2023

Bhutan Reel Stories team joins the nation in conveying our sincerest felicitations and best wishes on the 33rd Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty Gyaltsuen Ashi Jetsen Pema Wangchuck.

We offer our deepest love and sincerest prayers to Her Majesty's continued Happiness, Long Life and Good Health.

Happy Birthday Your Majesty la! 💐

05/21/2023

Trashi Delek Aum Karma Deki for your accomplishment la. Keep us inspiring 🙏🏼

Every year on May 21st, UNESCO leads the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, emphasising both the diversity of cultures and the importance of intercultural dialogue in fostering peace and sustainable development. According to UNESCO data, the cultural and creative sector accounts for more than 48 million jobs globally - nearly half of which are held by women. Moreover, the majority of the world's major conflicts have a cultural dimension, so intercultural conversation is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.

Today, we take this opportunity to celebrate our local film industry as they are an important driver of intercultural dialogue and cultural preservation through their moving, visual archive of the world.

Karma Deki is a well-known Bhutanese filmmaker, in fact the first Bhutanese female filmmaker, who is known for her powerful storytelling and focus on marginalised communities. As an independent filmmaker, she firmly believes in the transformative potential of filmmakers to foster deeper understanding of cultural diversity, encourage intercultural dialogue, challenge stereotypes, nurture empathy, and empower marginalised voices. She said that films visually explore the intricacies of cultural identity, present nuanced portrayals of diverse communities, often champion stories that may not find mainstream representation, and engage viewers on an emotional level. “When working on films like ‘Dangphu’, ‘Kushuthara’ sequel, and the TV series ‘My Life My Journey’, I worked closely with indigenous communities,” she said, “Together, we co-create narratives that accurately represent their perspectives and experiences. By doing so, we also safeguard these valuable transitions for future generations.”

Karma said that she has gained a profound understanding of how filmmakers can use language and storytelling to connect with a community’s way of life, their nature, culture and antiques. “The visual symbolism and metaphors in our storytelling help us evoke a deeper understanding and emotional resonance with our audience,” she said, “It’s a journey that continues to deepen my appreciation for the power of language and storytelling in capturing the essence of a community's heritage.”