"I feel that there must be some convergence among nations on the idea of what the primary objective of development and progress should be - something Gross National Happiness seeks to bring about".
The Centre for Bhutan Studies announced that the 4th International Conference on Gross National Happiness will be held 24-26 November 2008 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
His Majesty to confer Dakyen on PM today 9 April, 2008 - His Majesty the King will confer Dakyen on the Prime Minister of Bhutans first democratically elected government, Jigmi Yoezer Thinley, at the Throne Room in Tashichhodzong today.
17.01. 2008 The GNH 3 Conference organisers have sent Open Letter to Nobel laureates, Dr Joseph Stiglitz and Dr Amartya Sen urging them to broaden their efforts in including quality of life indicators in economic growth calculations. Open letter and News Release are also available in articles section or here >>> If you have not provided us your email during the conference please subscribe for GHN Movement Newsletter. The first issue will be sent out in the first week of 2008 as Happy New Year GNH.
06.12. 2007.: Academic papers and presentations are available for download now here>>>
Participants of the GNH3 conference gather at the banks of the MekongRiver in Nongkhai to celebrate Loy Krathong Festival.
Water represents the connection between people. During Loy Krathong festival flowers and candles ('krathongs') are floated into the river. The MekongRiver springs from the Tibetan plateau and streams into the South China Sea in Vietnam.
The MekongRiver forms the natural connection between the Himalaya's and Tibetan plateau, southern China, Burma/Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The Mekong region shares the pressure of modernization and globalization with Bhutan.
Loy Krathong festival can be interpreted as a way to thank the Goddess of the River and to seek pardon for any abuse of 'Mae Kong' = Mother Kong.
With Gross National Happiness we unite forces to protect Nature, Humanity and Peace.
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