Chunipa Losar (Bhutanese Traditional Day of Offering) celebration

The Bhutanese traditional day of offering marks the occasion when the subjects of the founder of Bhutan, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, paid tributes and felicitations to him. This day holds great cultural and religious significance in Bhutanese communities. It is a public holiday in Bhutan for people to come together in communal gatherings, share their joys, engage in social rituals, and renew their commitments to family, community, and traditions. The day serves as a reminder of the deep cultural roots and unity that bind the Bhutanese people. This day is even more special for a small Bhutanese students and their families in Armidale to keep this tradition alive and strengthen bonding amidst intense study schedules which distances each other. Observing this day for the first time amongst Bhutanese will enlighten our spirits and joy.