EMA DATSHI || BHUTANESE CUISINE || EPISODES SEASON 002.

Ema Datshi is among the most famous dishes in Bhutanese cuisine, recognized as a national dish of Bhutan. It is made from hot chili peppers and cheese,”ema" means “Chili” and “Datshi" means “Cheese"  in the Dzongkha language of Bhutan.

Different varieties of chilies may be used-green chili, red chili, or white chili (green chili washed in hot water and sun-dried), which will be dried. The chilies are called “Ema" which is a Capsicum annuum cultivar, a form of pepper much like cayenne, poblano, ancho, or Anaheim. 

The cheese in ema datshi is homemade from the curd of cow or yak's milk. In the process, the fat is removed from the curd to make butter, and the remaining curd without fat is used to make the cheese. After the cheese is made, a watery liquid is left over, which is used as a soup that can be taken with rice. No part of the curd is wasted.

Chilli peppers are an essential ingredient to many global cuisines, and this is absolutely clear when it comes to Bhutanese cooking. Bhutanses cuisine incorporates a large number of different chili peppers, both fresh and dried.

INGREDIENTS FOR  EMADATSI-LIST OF ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS...

1) Cayenne Chili ( Big chili/Small chili)

(Bhutanese long hot chilli peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are an elongated)

2) Tomato,

3) Onion & Garlic,

4) Cheese (Datshi) & Swiss Cheese,

5) Small spoon of salt, (It depends on your taste)

6) Spoon of vegetable oil,

-   Cut the chilis into long and small pieces,

-   Cut tomato and onion in the small pieces,

-   Put all ingredients into the pot, 

-   Add small half cup of water,

-   Then cook for 1000 temperature for 7 minutes, 

-   After mix it well with all the ingredients and then it is ready to sever,

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BHUTANESE CUISINE || SHAMU EMA DATSHE || EPISODES SEASON 001.

Shamu Ema Datshi is among the most famous dishes in Bhutanese cuisine, recognized as a national dish of Bhutan. It is made from hot chili peppers and cheese,”ema" means “Chili”, “Shamu” means mushroom and “Datshi" means “Cheese"  in the Dzongkha language of Bhutan.

Different varieties of chilies may be used-green chili, red chili, or white chili (green chili washed in hot water and sun-dried), which will be dried. The chilies are called “Ema" which is a Capsicum annuum cultivar, a form of pepper much like cayenne, poblano, ancho, or Anaheim. Shishi Shamu in Dzongkha language (Chanterelle Mushroom) cultivate from wild forest. Why cultivate the wild?  It sounds counterintuitive. Our ancestors altered landscapes and our human evolution when they decided to sow the seeds of wild plants instead of simply harvesting them. This act of cultivating the wild profoundly changed our world, and I believe that as an area of inquiry it can teach us a lot about our relationship to nature.

The cheese in ema datshi is homemade from the curd of cow or yak's milk. In the process, the fat is removed from the curd to make butter, and the remaining curd without fat is used to make the cheese. After the cheese is made, a watery liquid is left over, which is used as a soup that can be taken with rice. No part of the curd is wasted.

-Chilli peppers are an essential ingredient to many global cuisines, and this is absolutely clear when it comes to Bhutanese cooking. Bhutanses cuisine incorporates a large number of different chili peppers, both fresh and dried, though ...

INGREDIENTS FOR SHAMU EMADATSE-LIST OF ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS….

1)Shishi Shamu (Chanterelle Mushroom)

2) Big green chilli,

3) Long Green thin Cayenne chilli,

(Bhutanese long hot chilli peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are an elongated)

4) Cherry tomatoes, 

5) Garlic,

6)Cheese/datshi (Bhutanese Cheese)

-Put all Veg. together in the pot.

-Put some butter and salt

-And small amount of water

-Heating  temperature 1000,

Leave it for 10 minutes to cook

-Mix it well

-It’s ready!! Enjoy,

Witness Bhutan’s debut participation at the Paralympic Games.

 

 

Witness Bhutan’s debut participation at the Paralympic Games. 

 

History in the making!

-During the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. 

Athlete Chimi Dema is the flag bearer of our country. 

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟳𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗕𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲,

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟳𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗕𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲,

As we are all gathered here on this auspicious day to celebrate your success, which is the result of your efforts and collective prayers, I am pleased to wish you all Tashi Delek.

The Armed Forces of Bhutan was instituted upon firm foundations by His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, and fortified by my Father, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s efforts and prayers. Since then, our Armed Forces have been strengthened by cadres of women within its ranks. Today is a significant milestone in our history, as the first cohort of women recruits join the Royal Bhutan Army.

We take this opportunity to remember all the men and women who have ever served in the armed forces, and express our gratitude to them as well as to those who are currently in service.

The Armed Forces have always served the country and people with steadfastness, enduring all manner of hardships in the line of duty. The breadth of their service to the nation at all times, and particularly during times of great importance, cannot be described in words.

Since last year, the Armed Forces were tasked with training unprecedented numbers of De-Suups so that our youth could be empowered to serve the nation during the pandemic. It is an achievement of the Armed Forces that close to 18,000 De-Suups have been trained in centers across the country within a short period of time.

The ability of our Armed Forces to always serve the nation with uncompromised dedication derives from the exceptional unity and cohesiveness within our military. It is said that even the strongest vessel cannot cross a mere stream if those on the boat fail to work in harmony. However, with the right coordination, we can navigate oceans.

As we look to the future, our collective goal is to safeguard our sovereignty, and ensure the peace and security of our people and nation for all times to come.

In this endeavour, we have to consider the multiple dimensions of security. This includes legal security, cyber security, financial security, economic security, food security, and critical infrastructure security such as communications, power, etc.

Our Armed Forces as an institution has the sacred responsibility of ensuring the security of our nation and people. Given the enormity of the task ahead, we cannot rely just upon numbers, or military prowess, or even morale. To succeed in our endeavours, our Armed Forces must be intelligent, nimble, ever-changing and adaptive, evolving, responsive, and capable.

In pursuit of our objective to secure the future of Bhutan, our most important national endeavor today is to empower our children for success. The establishment of Gyalsung- the National Service, has been initiated to achieve this objective. Once again, it is the Armed Forces who must shoulder the responsibility for this historic initiative to succeed. Hard work, dedicated service and loyalty to the nation is ingrained in our Armed Forces. Our Armed Forces have always served the country and people above and beyond our greatest

expectations.

With mental determination and physical strength, underpinned by discipline and integrity, our Armed Forces personnel will continue to serve the nation in such a manner.

As you look forward to a lifetime of service, you, the young men and women standing here today, must carry forward this proud spirit and tradition and uphold above all, your cohesiveness and dedication to your duty.

For my part, I consider it my responsibility to always give you support, recognition, protection, and care. I have pledged to support you for all times to come. In return, I ask that you serve our nation and people with loyalty and exceptional commitment.

Had it not been for the pandemic, your attestation parade today would be an occasion for your family and friends to come together in celebration. Nevertheless, I am pleased that Jetsun and Jigme Namgyel are present for this special occasion, and that we also have the Prime Minister and the Chief Operations Officer of the RBA here.

This is a proud moment for all of us, a moment that will never be forgotten. As we celebrate this new chapter for the Armed Forces, I wish you Tashi Delek.

A milestone in the military history of Bhutan.

A milestone in the military history of Bhutan, with the first cohort of women recruits being trained in the Royal Bhutan Army.

151 men and 150 women have completed their yearlong training at the MTC and will now be posted to the various wings of the RBA across the country.

The RBA did hire women officers before but mostly in medical and other fields.

The new cohort will also take on combat roles.

Picture Source: His Majesty’s Facebook page

AMONG MILLION STORY -YOUTH OF BHUTAN.

We didn't have money to buy vegetables. So, we ate a grass we picked from the marsh. 

It was in 2012. Three of my friends (Ugyen Baros, Kezang Saggitarius, & Kunzang Dorji) and I lived in a wooden hut at Pamtsho in Thimphu. We were fresh graduates looking for jobs. None of us had well-to-do close relatives with whom we could have been comfortable living as a guest till we got jobs. 

KEZANG DORJI

So, we found a house for Nu 2,500 a month. In the beginning we were ecstatic. We paid the one month advance rent but as months passed things changed. 

Our support sources dried with time. We all came from lower class eastern Bhutan families with low or no incomes. So, we didn't expect our families to support us for long. From the start we could have asked our family members to request our relatives in Thimphu who we barely knew to keep us as guests in their homes. But we didn't. 

It was for good. At least we didn't have any experience like a friend who joined us after he walked into his relative hosts badly gossiping about him. 

We lived freely but living freely was costly. We tried some means of earning. We performed in shows and I also emceed events. Some paid. Many didn't. We couldn't pay taxi fares. We always walked. I remember often being splashed by speeding vehicles at the India house area road.

Once, our situation got too pathetic. Our rice bag was almost empty. We were out of vegetables. And we didn't have money. 

So, I told my friends about a grass (watercress) I saw in the marshes on the path to Dechencholing which was similar to the one Dantak laborers plucked from the marsh beside the IT building at Sherubtse College. The laborers took it as vegetables. I told them that we could have it for the time being. 

None of us had tried it before. But we had no choice. So, we collected it and had it. None looked happy eating it. In fact, one friend refused to eat it. I thought I had to do something about it. 

I always took pride in doing things on my own. Even as a kid I rarely asked for anything even from members of my family. I always wanted to be independent. On that day, I swallowed my pride and called my girlfriend Thinlay Zangmongmoo (wife now) and asked her if she could help me with a few hundred bucks. She told me she’ll ask her brother.

After I called her, I got a call from an unknown number. A guy spoke in soft Tshanglakha, ‘Daza told me you needed some money. Can you come to town?’ It was my girlfriend’s brother.

I thought she would ask money from brother saying it’s for herself and then she would give it to me. But she’s an honest girl. She told him the truth. Only god and I know how awkward it was to be taking money from my future brother in law on our first meeting. 

Few days after that incident, I was in Phuntsholing with some work. The RCSE results were out. All of us had passed but none of us made it in the top 36. To make it worse, later, on that same day, I got a call from my friend. “Kezang, you need to come up.” He said. “We had to vacate the house. We are at your Ana’s place.”

My sister lived in a construction camp at Hejo. We would have congested her makeshift house. So, I came back to Thimphu.

On my return we met with a college senior who ran a small company. He and his staff were constantly on tour. So, he let us live in his office at Changzamtog. Living in that office, each of us eventually found jobs. 

editor-KEZANG DORJI

45-day Yarney or Summer Retreat around this time of the year.

While we have to undergo occasional lockdown and compulsory 14-day quarantine ever since the pandemic, the monks in various Shedras (Monastic Institutions) have been observing what is known as the 45-day Yarney or Summer Retreat around this time of the year.

However this is neither in response to COVID-19 situation nor to the new Delta variant.

It is a tradition which was introduced by Buddha Shakyamuni more than 3000 years ago in response to a criticism levelled against the Sangha, who is said to have no regard for insects' life that are killed under their feet as the monks come out for alms in the villages.

As skillful as he is, Buddha took the criticism positively and called upon the monks to remain in retreat to avoid accidental killing of insects that increase in number especially during summer. Hence the name Yarney or Summer Retreat.

In this way, the insects are saved from accidental deaths and the critics are saved from bad karma that is generated from criticising the Sangha. By bringing the alms to Sangha, the patrons are able to generate good Karma as well.

In Bhutan, this tradition was first initiated at Cheri and now it is observed this time of the year at various Shedras in the country. The tradition was widely propagated by His Holiness Chabjey Thrizur the 68th Jey Khenpo.

During this period, the monks remain within the campus and observe three different categories of sacred vows. The merit thus generated is said to cleansed the demerits brought about through breaking of vows by the monks and the lay people. Sacred rituals and profound prayers are conducted by the monks whoes body, speech and mind remain in the purest state for the wellbeing of Tsa Wa Sum and the sentient beings.

May the spritual positivities thus generated swiftly wipe out the pandemic from the face of the world as well.

"Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most."

Lucy Liu on Asian-American attacks: 'In America there is still, in some ways, a caste system'

As beautiful as she is badass, Lucy Liu has worked steadily in television and movies since breaking into the biz on Beverley Hills 90210 in 1990. Born in Queens, Liu grew up speaking Mandarin at home. She graduated from the prestigious Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, and was scouted by an agent while riding the subway. 

Lucy Liu

American actress and model.

After college, Liu moved to Los Angeles, eventually landing the life-changing role of Ling Woo on Ally McBeal (1998-2002). Since then she’s appeared in movies like Kung Fu Panda (2008), Charlie’s Angels (2000) and both volumes of Kill Bill (2003 and 2004) starred in Elementary (2012-2019) and directed episodes of Elementary and Luke Cage. A private person, Liu isn’t as out and about as some other actors.

Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering.

Exactly 50 years ago, a nation was born amid strife and turbulence. It went on to make a remarkable progress. 

While Bangladesh shares its story of success with the world today, Bhutan as the first country to recognize its independence, joins the celebration. 

 Prime Minister of  Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering.

Besides the golden jubilee of its independence, Bangladesh also marks the centennial anniversary of the person behind it, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 

Conveying warm greetings and prayers of His Majesty The King and the people of Bhutan, Prime Minister Dr. Lotay Tshering during the event held at National Parade Ground in Dhaka this evening said 

it was always a delight to return to Bangladesh, but the reason this time was even more compelling. "I have come here to listen to the story of Bangladesh, that too seated next to Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, an inspiring leader and a mother-like figure to me," he said. 

Lyonchhen said such significant occasions uplift the spirit of not just the people of Bangladesh but the entire region at a time when COVID-19 pandemic has claimed many precious lives and disrupted livelihoods of millions around the world. 

He also applauded Bangladesh's efforts to manage the pandemic, despite sheer size of the population. 

"While we have many bilateral engagements, the purpose of my visit this time is solely to pay tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his heroic legacies that laid strong foundations for a peaceful, progressive, and prosperous Bangladesh," he said.

With a few reiterations in Bengali, Lyonchhen thank Bangladesh for giving him and the people of Bhutan an opportunity to be a part of the journey. 

Meanwhile, Lyonchhen presented the commemorative stamp to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As a tribute from Bhutan, a team from Royal Academy of Performing Arts also made colourful cultural performance at the venue.

Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyonchhen Dr Lotay Tshering.

ELMHURST PARK || NEW YORK || USA.

Elmhurst Park is a 6.22-acre (2.52 ha) public park located in Elmhurst, Queens, New York City. The site was formerly home to the Elmhurst gas tanks (officially the Newtown Holder Station), a pair of large natural gas storage gasometers that were 200 feet (61 m) tall. The area is bordered on the south by 57th Avenue and the Long Island Expressway, on the north by Grand Avenue, on the west by the CSX-operated Fremont Secondary, and on the east by 80th Street. The park is owned and operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

Built between 1910 and 1921, the gas tanks were built to hold gas. Until the 1960s, the gas tanks had been maintained by an inspector using a rowboat. Due to the increasing prevalence of much more compact gas cylinders, Brooklyn Union Gas began dismantling the gas tanks in 1996.

Because the Long Island Expressway frequently became congested in that area, "backup at the Elmhurst Gas Tanks" became a familiar phrase in radio traffic reporting. Having been literal rather than legal landmarks, the two huge gas holders were completely removed by 2001.

Construction on the $20 million park, spearheaded by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, started in 2007. On May 24, 2011, the Elmhurst Park was opened on the former site of the gas tanks. The park contained state-of-the-art facilities including benches, lighting, lawns, and jogging paths, in addition to a playground and more than 620 trees. The six-acre (2.4 ha) park's bathrooms were delayed greatly, however. Having opened in September 2012, the restroom facilities were stylish and spacious, although highly controversial, they drew wide criticism due to their $2.3 million cost.

The Queens Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a $2.85 million memorial to Vietnam War veterans, at the northeastern corner of Elmhurst Park, was announced in June 2017. Although planning and fundraising started in the mid-2000s, construction started in December 2018. The memorial was dedicated the following December. The semicircular memorial features the names of 371 Queens residents who died while fighting in the war.

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