 The Bjas or the black tents with a hundred pegs are used by the Bjobs, a semi-nomadic tribe who live in the higher mountains of Bhutan. They rear yaks and making a living off yak products. |
 People in the highlands have their own culture and dress as is evident from this photograph. |
 A mask dance underway at the Gasa Tshechu. Mask dances have their own significance in Bhutanese culture and are a major tourist draw. |
 Archery is Bhutan’s National sport. On any given holiday, in any given town or village in Bhutan, you will find an archery match in progress. |
 For novice monks in Bhutanese monasteries, football is by far the most popular sport. |
 Bhutan is the only country in the world that follows the tantric form of Buddhism. |
 School Children line up for their midday meal. |
 Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay takes a picture of a farmer during his country tour. |
 A Bjob woman churns butter inside her Bja (tent) in the higher mountains of Bhutan. |
 A young monk turns to the camera on the streets of Thimphu. |
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