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Old 22nd August 2022, 07:47 PM   #1
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the dagger is rarely seen today, it is only worn by old men with their national costume
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Old 22nd August 2022, 07:54 PM   #2
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the sword may only be wielded by men of high status (nobility). As a sign of their status, they wear a white cape with a red stripe.
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Old 22nd August 2022, 08:01 PM   #3
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workshop for traditional handicrafts near Timpu
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Old 22nd August 2022, 08:05 PM   #4
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Old 22nd August 2022, 08:08 PM   #5
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A kind of wool cap is placed on the head and the helmet shell is placed on top of that
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Old 22nd August 2022, 08:13 PM   #6
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what this shield is made of I cannot say. but all the others i saw were made of steel
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Old 22nd August 2022, 08:19 PM   #7
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Thanks for sharing Chregu ! Lucky to have been able to go there. I hope to be able to travel in this beautiful country one day !
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Old 22nd August 2022, 08:20 PM   #8
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archery is a national sport in bhutan. in almost every village there is a shooting range where the male population meets once a week.
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