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    This document provides an overview of Bhutan's culture, including its capital city Thimphu, predominant religion of Vajrayana Buddhism, currency of Ngultrum, and traditional Bhutanese architecture featuring sloped roofs and intricate wooden designs. It also discusses Bhutan's scores on Hofstede's cultural dimensions model, noting its low score of 32 for Masculinity indicating a feminine society focused on quality of life. The document compares Bhutan's Masculinity score to Japan's higher score of 95, showing their differing cultural emphases on achievement versus caring for others.

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    Bhutan

    Culture
    Intercultural Communication
    Presentation
    5 January 2021

    01
    Today's Highlights

    Introduction
    Capital, Religion, Demonym, Currency
    Bhutanese Architecture
    Hofstede Cultural Dimensions
    Masculinity-Femininity
    Masculinity & Femininity (Bhutan v/s Japan)
    Country Comparison other dimensions
    02
    Introduction

    Bhutan officially known as the Kingdom of


    Bhutan is a landlocked country in the
    Eastern Himalayas.

    It is bordered by China to the north and


    India to the south.

    Nepal and Bangladesh are located in


    proximity to Bhutan but do not share a land Source: https://davidsbeenhere.com/2020/07/25/18-things-you-
    must-see-and-do-in-thimphu-bhutan/

    border.
    03
    CAPITAL DEMONYM

    Thimpu Bhutanese

    RELIGION CURRENCY

    74.8% Vajrayana Buddhism (state religion) Ngultrum (BTN)


    22.6% Hinduism
    1.9% Bon and other indigenous faith
    0.5% Christianity
    0.4% Islam
    0.2% Other
    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhutan 04
    Bhutan's
    Architecture & Festivals
    - An Intricate Part of its Culture

    Architecture is another feature which makes Bhutanese culture


    stand apart. In accordance with the country's geography and
    climate, the traditional architecture, which includes sloped roofs,
    earthen walls and intricate wooden work still thrive Phalluses on
    the wall are considered sacred. No iron nail is used in the
    construction.

    The festivals in Bhutan are an exciting affair in the life of the


    Bhutanese, and an integral part of the unique culture of Bhutan.
    The most important Bhutanese festival is the tshechu. Every city
    has its own tshechu, which lasts for 3-5 days. It falls on a particular
    05 day of a Lunar month (for example, 10th day of 2nd Lunar month). Source: https://www.holidify.com/pages/culture-of-bhutan-
    1401.html#:~:text=The%20predominant%20religion%20in%20Bhutan,l

    Masked dances or chham are the major attraction of a tshechu.


    hakhangs%20etc%20in%20the%20country.
    Hofstede cultural
    dimensions
    Individualism - Collectivism
    Masculinity - Femininity
    High Uncertainty Avoidance - Low Uncertainty Avoidance
    Lo Power Distance - Hi-Power Distance
    Short Term Orientation - Long Term Orientation
    Indulgence - Restraint

    06
    Masculinity-Femininity
    Source: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/toxic-masculinity-
    no-longer-has-a-place-in-my-friendships

    Having a low score of 32 on this dimension means that Bhutan is


    considered a relatively Feminine society.

    In Feminine countries the focus is on “working in order to live”, managers


    strive for consensus, people value equality, solidarity and quality in their
    working lives.

    Incentives such as free time and flexibility are favoured here.

    07
    Femininity Masculinity

    Bhutan
    Bhutan has a low score i.e Japan has a high score i.e v/s
    dominant values in society driven by competition,
    are caring for others. A achievement and success, with Japan
    Feminine society is one Individualism success being defined by the
    where the quality of life is Japan, Bhutan has winner / best in the field.
    the sign of success and an intermediate
    standing out from the nearby score of Japanese workaholism is
    crowd is not admirable. 52-46 i.e they are another expression of their
    more private and Masculinity. It is still hard for
    reserved than women to climb up the
    Bhutanese people do not
    most other Asians. corporate ladders in Japan
    believe in the status and
    with their Masculine norm of
    completion for a living
    hard and long working hours.
    whereas wellbeing is an
    ethical factor for survival.

    08
    Country Comparison
    w.r.t other dimensions

    09
    Source: https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/bhutan,japan/
    Question can
    you answer...
    Do you feel like Bhutan has shown a the modernization in its
    culture in the present generation?
    thank you
    for your attention . . .

    10

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