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Arts and Crafts |
Bhutan is known for handicraft items in bronze, silver and other metals.
Sculpting of religious figures is widely practiced and every temple houses large
brightly painted and gilded status of the Bhuddha and other saints.
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Architecture |
The castle-like dzong, with their gently tapering walls, classic lines, large
courtyards and beautiful galleries, are among the finest examples of Bhutanese
architecture. Containing large monasteries inside and set in commanding position
on hilltops or at the confluence of rivers, dzongs are also the administrative
centers of their districts.
But, the most common architectural sight in Bhutan are the chortens or stupas
which are small shrines built to house sacred relics.
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