The celebration of International Snow Leopard Day at Choki Traditional Art School was graced by the head of the local community as the guest of honor, alongside officials from WWF-Bhutan, the Forest and Park Services, the principal and students of Kuzugchen Higher Secondary School, Druk Ralung Monastery principal, and other community representatives.
On May 2nd, the Birth Anniversary of His late Majesty the Third King, Bhutan celebrated Teachers’ Day, a poignant tribute to the vital role of educators in shaping society. The Choki Traditional Art School joined in this commemoration, orchestrating a heartfelt acknowledgment of their teachers’ dedication and impact.
The annual School Rimdro (Ritual) took place on April 18, and along with the recitation of the 108 volumes of Kanjur was conducted. This marks the second consecutive year that this prayer recitation has been held at the school, for the benefit of sentient beings and the well-being of all our supporters.
We are proud to announce that two of our alumni have excelled in the prestigious National Design and Art Competition (NDAC), an annual event hosted by the Museum Division under the Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan (RTA)..
In a special event to commemorate its 25th Anniversary, the school had the privileged to partner with WWF-Bhutan to celebrate today the International Snow Leopard Day. The objective is to raise awareness about the endangered snow leopards and traditional Bhutanese arts & Crafts, which share the same plight of vulnerability.
To raise funds for CTAS, while showcasing to the world the beauty and culture of Bhutan via social media, one of our school’s major supporters, Mr Koenraad Foulon and his wife Lynne, together with a small international group of friends, has trek 108 kms of the recently-opened Trans Bhutan Trail (30th March to 10th April 2023).
Coinciding with Zhabdrung Kuchoe, the Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung, the school rimdro (ritual) was held. The school is so blessed to have this important rimdro presided by Trulku Tenzin Jamtsho, the reincarnation of Mipham Chogyal, the grandfather of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
CTAS Y-PEER students observe the World Suicide Prevention day at the school today. The theme was “creating Hope Through Action” which aims to empower people with the confidence to engage with the complexity of ‘hope’. They organized an awareness session on how suicide can be prevented to create a world where few people die by suicide.
On the very special occasion of the completion of the 45-day long “Monastic Summer Retreat”, a Buddhist tradition which dates from the time of Buddha, CTAS was blessed by the presence of His Holiness Gyelsay Tenzin Rabgay along with the Tago Dorden Buddhist University President, Khenpos and Lecturers together with 400 monks of Tago, Chari and Dodena.
The Chairman and two Vice-Chair of the Alumni Association 2021 conducted a session with the students. The objective was to create awareness of the CTAS Alumni Association and its benefits. Amongst others, the Chairman and Vice-Chair shared their experience while studying at CTAS and into the job market.
This year’s Creativity Competition themes were “Before and After Covid 19”, and “Covid 19” for the Lhadi (painting) and Patra (carving) respectively. This year the school management decided to make the Tailoring and Embroidery course students collaborate and create dolls with the theme “Traditional Animals”.
The Birth Anniversary of the Third Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck is celebrated as Teacher’s Day in Bhutan. On May 2nd, the students of CTAS came forth with their creativity, talent and full enthusiasm as they planned a grand celebration for the teachers and staff of CTAS.
The construction of the new classroom building is finally completed and the excited students have moved in by the 1st week of May. The students expressed their gratitude to Mr. Alan & his wife Patricia Bickell and all the supporters who have contributed to constructing this building and provide a great learning environment for the students.
Coinciding with Zhabdrung Kuchoe (the death anniversary of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal), the school held its Annual Rimdro (ritual) on 22nd April. This ritual and prayer session is performed every year for the well-being of the students, staff, supporters, and well-wishers of the school both within and outside the country.
A team of experts from the Department of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Education, organized a sensitization program on Y-PEER (Youth Peer Education Network) at CTAS. The objective of the program is to create awareness on the importance and benefits of becoming a registered member of Y-PEER.
Mr. Ngawang Tenzin, a researcher in Bhutanese iconography conducted a three-hour session for the students, staff and several alumni of CTAS on 17th April 2021. The presentation was comprehensive covering the history and origin of iconography in general and specifically in Bhutan.
As part of a nationwide Covid-19 Vaccination Program, the staff and students of CTAS received the vaccination today. The school would like to join the nation in thanking His Majesty the King, the Government, health workers, Desuups and all the supporters for this wonderful opportunity to keep the citizens safe from this pandemic.
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