Prayer flags are commonly seen in Bhutan, placed around monasteries, chortens, dzongs, lhakhangs, homes, bridges, and mountain roads, as well as on high peaks. They come in red, blue, green, yellow, and white, adding colour to the landscape. Bhutanese people believe that the flags release prayers with each flutter, sending them to the heavens. It is for this reason that the flags are positioned in windy places like mountain slopes, bridges and near rivers. #PrayerFlags #Monastries #Chortens #Dzo

2.8K views · 125 reactions | Mask dance at a festival. The origin and history of masked dances in Bhutan date back to hundreds of years ago and are mostly performed by monks, in reverence of important religious figures, Buddhist masters and saints in the country’s rich and storied history and cultural heritage. #BhutaneseMaskedDance #Bhutanbelieve #Bhutan #BhutanTourism #VisitBhutan #TourismBhutan #BhutanDiaries #BhutanTravel #Believe | Department of Tourism, Bhutan | Facebook

A look back at the origin and history behind the customary salute to the American flag. | HISTORY