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Bhutanese is culture influenced by Buddhism. The cultural heritage is characterized by a mosaic of traditional arts, architecture, festivals and religious ceremonies. Bhutan has placed a high premium on the preservation of cultural heritage of the country, and it remains intact and vibrant, even as the country is rapidly embracing modernization in various fronts. Tshechu (festivals of mask dances) is one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. It is spiritually significant while it also offers much glitz and glamor as well as social cohesion. Tshechus can offer a lot to the understanding of the Bhutanese culture by visitors. Indeed, Tshechus attract thousands of foreign visitors yearly. Bhutanese arts, paintings, and architecture are inspired by the Himalayan landscape as well as the Buddhist teachings. Mountains and valleys are featured in Bhutanese paintings and art forms. Traditional songs often invoke the majesty of the geography. They also allude to the prohibitive powers of the geographic features. In fact, Bhutanese history is significantly shaped by the geographical features. Driglam Namzha, the set of traditional etiquettes, is an important component of Bhutanese lifestyle. The tenets of these codes cover various aspects of life, including the dining manners, dressing, speaking with elders, etc. Gross National Happiness, the developmental principle, seeks to strike a harmonious balance between economy, ecology, and culture of the country. The government is mandated by the constitution to create this balance which in turn will enable conditions for Gross National Happiness.
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