Culture
The Culture Sector of Samtse Dzongkhag is dedicated to preserving and promoting Bhutanโs rich cultural heritage, traditions, and values.
Mandate
- Cultural Preservation: Safeguarding traditional art forms, rituals, festivals, languages, and heritage sites to ensure their continuity for future generations.
- Cultural Promotion: Organizing and supporting events, festivals, exhibitions, and programs that highlight the cultural identity and significance of Samtse Dzongkhag and Bhutan as a whole.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging and facilitating active community participation in cultural activities, ensuring that cultural practices remain relevant and dynamic in todayโs society.
- Education and Awareness: Conducting educational programs, workshops, and outreach initiatives to raise awareness about Bhutanese culture, traditions, and their importance to national identity.
- Support for Traditional Artists and Artisans: Providing resources and platforms to empower local artists and artisans, preserving traditional crafts, music, dance, and other cultural expressions.
- Collaboration with National Institutions: Working in partnership with national cultural organizations, schools, and other stakeholders to further Bhutanโs cultural objectives at both the local and national levels.
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Sacred places of Samtse Dzongkhag
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