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The three-day festival will feature a mix of Bhutanese, Indian and international writers, film-makers, musicians and artists. Now in its fifth year, Mountain Echoes has become more than just a literature festival for Bhutan. As HE Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, observed, the festival is a celebration not only of books but …
Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, which turns five this year, aims to bring together writers, biographers, historians, environmentalists, scholars, photographers, poets, musicians, artists and film-makers to engage in cultural dialogue and share stories for three blissful days in the mountains. The festival is being held on May 22 – 24 in Thimphu Valley. The sessions will be spread across …
August 11, 2013 Dr. Karma Phuntsho discussed his work with Pramod Kumar KG. He spoke about his chronicling of Bhutanese history in the book Reviews: History of Bhutan. He started mentioning how festivals like Mountain Echoes are crucial in increasing understanding between India and Bhutan and will help in continuing the friendship that the two nations share. …
August 10, 2013 The third day of the festival picked up the threads of art and culture from the day before, with a focus on the vibrant mural tradition in Bhutan. Kesang Choden T. Wangchuk was in conversation with Tshering Tashi where they gave an introduction to the enduring survival and conventions of art …
August 9, 2013 Festival Director Namita Gokhale opened the first day of sessions of USHA Mountain Echoes 2013. The first session commenced with an engaging conversation between HM Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck and Namita Gokhale. They discussed the Queen Mother’s books, Rainbows and Clouds: The Life of Yab Ugyen Dorji as told to his …
August 8, 2013 An initiative of the India Bhutan Foundation and presented by USHA, the fourth edition of Mountain Echoes, The Bhutan Festival of Literature, Arts and Culture kicked off on 8th August, 2013 in the presence of HM Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, Hon’able Prime Minister Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay, HE Ambassador V. P. Haran, Festival Directors …