We rose in Bhutan

Bhutan has alway been supportive when it came to women's right and gender equality so how could we not be a part of the global campaign "One Billion Rising" to stop violence against women.
In Bhutan 68 % of women reported domestic violence as something that is natural and the heights rates of acceptance were reported among women aged between 15 to 24.
On 14th February we joined 200 other countries around the world to raise and say No to any form of violence against women.

Watching a Bhutanese Film

I had to rush to get tickets for the film Jarim Sarim Yeshey Tshogay and when I finally got the tickets it was for the front row. I asked to change but they were sold out. Surprising because it was not the first day of the show and the same film was being screened at both the theaters at the City Mall.

We (my aunty, her two children, her friend and me) had decided to watch this particular film because we had seen the promotion of the film while watching another Bhutanese film, Say You Love Me.

Jarim Sarim Yeshey Tshogay was entertaining centered around the female protagonist Tsokey Tsomo Karchung's life. She is from a poor family but has big dreams, which she accomplishes. Although there are a few connections missing the over all picture is clear. The film does not have any strong male character.

Like most bhutanese films, this one is a lengthy too. My toes nearly froze by the end of the film.

I laughed through out the film but in two of the scenes my eyes were full.

It was amazing to see how the audience got so much into the film that there were a few shouting at the characters playing negative roles in the film.

The film had catchy songs and nice dance sequels. I am sure there were six songs in the film.

I enjoyed the film but would have loved it if I had got a better seat.