Our Bhutanese tour guide Tshering Wangchuk tells us about an ancient painting of the "Four Harmonious Friends" restored on the wall of a dzong (temple) but also seen throughout Bhutan in homes, businesses, and for sale in souvenir shops. The elephant, monkey, rabbit, and bird symbolize interdependence, cooperation, and generosity. In modern Bhutan the king has said that "to achieve Gross National Happiness we need harmony and unity among the people."
Friday, December 18, 2009
Four Harmonious Friends
Our Bhutanese tour guide Tshering Wangchuk tells us about an ancient painting of the "Four Harmonious Friends" restored on the wall of a dzong (temple) but also seen throughout Bhutan in homes, businesses, and for sale in souvenir shops. The elephant, monkey, rabbit, and bird symbolize interdependence, cooperation, and generosity. In modern Bhutan the king has said that "to achieve Gross National Happiness we need harmony and unity among the people."
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