Culture of Bhutan is very rich and ancient. Being an isolated country for many centuries, Bhutan was saved from getting influenced by the external cultures. To maintain and preserve its cultural heritage and economical independence, Bhutan has always followed the policy of isolation. Many aspects of its culture date back to mid-17th century. Only during the last decades of the 20th century, foreign visitors were allowed to visit Bhutan that too in limited numbers. Physical features of Bhutanese are quite similar to those of Tibetan. The tantric Guru Padmasambhava is revered by both Bhutanese and Tibetan.

Religion in Bhutan is very deep rooted in the society. Religion is followed in every aspect of the life. All the time prayer flags on the hillsides keep fluttering offering prayers for the benefit of all. All the houses have a white flag on their roofs. It is to show his religious offerings to the god. Each district has huge dzong, a high-walled fortress which is the administrative and religious centre of the district.

Bhutan culture gives more powers to the Bhutanese woman than compared to the women of other surrounding cultures. Land property is managed by the anchor woman of the family and when she is not able to manage all, the rights are passed on to the daughter, sister or niece. Men and women both can be the breadwinners of the family. Men too take active part in the house management. They often cook, make and repair clothes. In cities, you can see the usual pattern like man the breadwinner and the woman as the house maker.

Marriages are solemnized with the exchange of white scarves and the sharing of the cup. When a couple has lived together for more than six months, marriage can be registered officially. It is the groom which moves to the family of bride, but couple can move to either family. Bhutan lifestyle is more based on the culture. There is national dress code for all Bhutanese which they have to follow in day hours in public. This is known as the Driglam Namzha.

Lifestyle in Bhutan is limited by many rules. Like when they visit a temple of dzong or a high level official, male commoners have to wear a white sash, from the left shoulder to the opposite hip. And a narrow embroidered clothe is worn on the shoulders by the women.
With all its traditions, it is interesting to know about Bhutan culture.