Monday, October 31, 2011

Green Hiker Campaign- Bhutan Chapter





Slogan – Nature leaves a mark don’t leave one behind
About Green Hiker
The Green Hiker Campaign is WWF’s initiative to raise awareness about the vulnerability of the Himalayan ecosystem, by encouraging tourists and tour operators to adopt disciplines, which will help reduce the footprint (impacts) of tourism, through positive messages.
Green Hiker campaign in Bhutan
Bhutan gifted with pristine environment, unique culture, and inimitable philosophy of Gross National Happiness is attracting hundreds of tourists from all over.
Tourism has been prioritized as one of the leading income generating sectors in the country.  The government has already forecasted around 100,000 tourists by 2011 year end.
With more than 20 in country mountain treks to offer, the fragile High altitude ecosystems are at risk due to unsustainable human activities.

FOR ROYAL NUPTIALS

Your Majesty the king and Magnificent Queen,
The compassionate one of all time
You are supreme…
That surmounts the sovereignty of pitiless.
You are inexhaustible treasures
That purges poverty…
You are paramount medication
That quells the nation’s disease…  
You are the universal bridge
That guide to freedom…
You are the sun
That furnishes us inestimable emission of warmth…
You are the moon
That clears away the darkness…
You are the compassionate one  
With thousand eyes and thousand hands
It is a very special day
Reserved for your majesty the king and queen
Prophesied time for brighter Future,
What we call “Royal Weeding”
Once in my life time to cheer and have a glimpse
The God gave your Majesty a special love to share...
...because He recognized
how much you would cherish it.
Joining with your Majesty the king and queen
In celebrating was we the citizens of GNH valley
With heartfelt rejoice and incalculable wishing for your rich happiness
today, and all year to come!
Happy Wedding Anniversary!
Dawa
Paro College of education