From the archive record
One of the unique things you will notice as soon as you enter the kingdom of Bhutan is their bright embroidered colourful traditional national dress which they proudly wear it. Basically women wear Kira usually worn with a wonju (long-sleeved blouse) inside and a short jacket or toego and men wear Gho. The Preservation of Bhutan tradition and Culture is known as Driglam Namzha. It is a manner and etiquette as what to wear, how to eat, talk and bow down before the government officials and the clergy. The Driglam Namzha was imposed on all citizens from 1990. Previously all Bhutanese citizens were required to observe the national dress code, known as Driglam Namzha, while in public during daylight hours. The rule was enforced more rigorously in some districts (dzongkhag) than others. Men wear