Drukyul’s Literature Arts and Festival 2024

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Bhutan Echoes Initiatives

Bhutan Echoes coordinates and produces events to promote literature, culture, and art in Bhutan and culminates in the Drukyul’s Literature Festival, an annual international literary festival held in Bhutan.

Book Reviews

A collection of book reviews from our community of readers.

Drukyul: Digital Salon

A series of intimate conversations with special guests to discuss literature, stories, arts and ideas.

Monthly Programs

Our Monthly Program connects, encourages and celebrates our local community of writers, artists, and readers of all age groups.

Past Festivals

Highlights from past festivals, featuring behind- the- scenes, photos, and favorite moments

About Us

Bhutan Echoes is a not-for-profit organization that coordinates and produces events to promote literature, culture, and art in Bhutan and culminating in the Drukyul’s Literature Festival, an annual international literary festival held in Bhutan.

Her Majesty the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck is the Chief Patron of Bhutan Echoes: Drukyul’s Literature Festival.

Drukyul’s Literature Festival is an annual celebration of literature and arts in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. The festival is an independently organized not-for-profit event that is free and open to all.

News & Updates

Stay updated with our latest news and updates

Oct 26th, 2023 | Source: businessbhutan

Bhutan Echoes begins with a grand kickoff

Promising cultural extravaganza The enchanting Kingdom of Bhutan was abuzz with excitement yesterday, as Bhutan Echoes – Bhutan Festival...

Oct 26th, 2023 | Source: harpersbazaar

How Bhutanese textiles have come to symbolise the country’s culture, tradition, and skilled craftsmanship

A peak into the little known world of Bhutanese fashion. Think of Bhutan and immediately the towering mountains, pristine landscapes, monasteries,...

Oct 26th, 2023 | Source: theprint

Bhutan’s Drukyul Literature Festival to return on ground after 3 years; Geetanjali Shree, Toby Walsh among speakers

New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) International Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree, AI scientist Toby Walsh, former diplomat Vikas Swarup...

Oct 26th, 2023 | Source: imdb

12th edition of Drukyul’s Literature Festival scheduled for August 4-6

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Bhutan Echoes, the literary festival in Bhutan has announced the return of Drukyul’s Literature...

Oct 26th, 2023 | Source: thewire

Who Owns Bhutan’s Stories?

Thimphu: “The thing about oral traditions is that no one owns stories. There is no copyright. The fact that I...

Oct 26th, 2023 | Source: travelandleisure

Happiness, Spirituality, And Literature In Bhutan, Host Of Drukyul’s Literature Festival

Drukyul’s Literature Festival was held from August 4 to 6, 2023 in Bhutan. Besides displaying a flourishing literary scene,...

Oct 26th, 2023 | Source: thewire

Bhutan’s Funny Women and Brave Dreams

A literature festival in the mountains shows a Bhutan that straddles the ambition of its youth with the wisdom...

Oct 26th, 2023 | Source: www.thehindu.com

The Story Keepers of Bhutan

These writers, historians, designers and artists are gathering the tales of their people, textiles, artefacts and symbols to preserve...

Aug 31st, 2023

Bhutan’s Literature Festival Is Coming Back For Its 12th Edition

Literature, the art of written expression, has long been a source of inspiration, introspection, and cultural exchange. It captures...

Aug 30th, 2023 | Source: The Hindu

Echoes of the Himalayas and Wayanad at Bhutan’s Drukyul Literature Festival 

Held annually under royal patronage in Bhutan, Drukyul’s Literature Festival is an open and independent not-for-profit event that celebrates...

Aug 30th, 2023 | Source: Kuenselonline

Saang: Ura’s Festival of Women captures audience on Drukyul Literature Festival’s first day 

Among an array of literary talks and creative shows on the first day of the Drukyul Literature Festival, “Saang: Ura’s...

Aug 26th, 2022 | Source: BBS

Bhutan Echoes’ monthly programme for inclusivity through literature & arts

Drukyul’s Literature Festival, which was previously known as Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, is currently in its 12th edition. It strives...

Jun 16th, 2022 | Source: dailybhutan.com

Bhutan Echoes’ First Drukyul’s Literary Festival

After deferring for the last two years due to COVID-19, Bhutan Echoes’ First Drukyul’s Literary Festival was virtually launched today, 22nd April...

Jun 8th, 2022 | Source: BBS

Bhutan Echoes: Drukyul Literature festival will resume this April

After a hiatus of two years, Bhutan Echoes: Drukyul Literature festival will resume this April. Since 2020, the festival...

Apr 23rd, 2022 | Source: Kuensel

Drukyul’s literature festival begins

Culture survives, as it evolves. History is more than just names and dates. It concerns ordinary people’s lives and...

Apr 22nd, 2022

“𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆”: 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗶

As the first-ever Drukyul’s Literature Festival kicked-off, the first session to play was of Indian author Ashwin Sanghi. Ashwin...

Apr 22nd, 2022 | Source: eventimeta.com

Drukyul’s Literature Festival

Under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, Bhutan Echoes, also known as Drukyul’s Literature Festival,...

Apr 22nd, 2022 | Source: India Embassy

Press Release: Bhutan Echoes 2022: Festival of Literature, Arts & Culture

The Bhutan Echoes Festival, an annual celebration of arts, literature and culture in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, is...

Apr 20th, 2022 | Source: prohelvetia.in

Martina Clavadetscher online at Drukyul’s Literature Festival in Bhutan

Martina Clavadetscher will be participating online at the Drukyul’s Literature Festival in Bhutan. Formerly “Mountain Echoes,” the festival is now...

Apr 20th, 2022 | Source: shambhala.com

Bhutan Echoes: The Online Literary Festival Of Bhutan

April 22nd – 25th, Bhutan Time (April 21 for viewers in the western hemisphere)  |  Online Featuring multiple Shambhala authors including...

Nov 30th, 2021 | Source: Kuensel

Teaching Impermanence to Children Through a Book

A book launched on November 27 during the Bhutan Echoes programme under the Drukyul’s Literature Festival, is expected to...

Nov 27th, 2021 | Source: BBS

Bhutan Echoes; To Keep Literary Activities and Discussions Alive

Mountain Echoes brought together writers, historians, scholars, photographers, musicians, and filmmakers around the globe – to engage in dialogues...

Jun 10th, 2020 | Source: BBS

Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck launches logo and website for Drukyul’s Literature Festival: Bhutan Echoes

Coinciding with the 65th birthday of Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, Drukyul’s Literature Festival: Bhutan Echoes was launched...

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