The Bhutan Journal Volume VI, Issue 1
- Editorial
- Govinda Rizal’s Words Have Lasting Significance
- GMC: A Challenging Vision
- Demography Dynamics in Gelephu
- Gelephu: Bhutan’s Emerging Trade Powerhouse
- Health Landscape of Gelephu
- GMC And The Challenges of Geography
- Lack of Infrastructure Blurs Mega City Vision
- Legal Basis For GeSAR
- Political Representation in GMC
- Gelephu Beats Inside Bhutanese in Exile
Gelephu and its residents have an enduring capacity to adapt and respond to change when new factors/influences are introduced, while simultaneously preserving that which promotes unique aspects of culture and religion. This kind of adaptability supports the ambitions of the GMC. This study examines the pre-Gelephu culture, the impact of Nepali culture, the emergence of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, and the role of religious artifacts, festivals, and traditions in shaping the region’s cultural heritage. It also looks at the futuristic view of the cultural diversity if the GMC vision is realised in its entirety.