Druk (Dragon)

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This article is about the Bhutanese Thunder Dragon Druk. For the Bhutanese sect of Buddhism, see Druk.
The Flag of Bhutan features Druk
The Flag of Bhutan features Druk

Druk is the Thunder Dragon of Bhutanese mythology.

[edit] Significance

Druk is a Bhutanese national symbol, and therefore very significant in Bhutan. He is central on the Bhutanese Flag, holding jewels to represent wealth. In Dzongkha (the official language of Bhutan), Bhutan is called Druk Yul, or Land of Druk. The Bhutanese leaders are known as Druk Gyalpo - Dragon Kings - because of Druk. During the Bhutanese mock election in 2007, all four mock parties were called the Druk colour Party[1]. The national anthem of Bhutan, Druk Tsendhen, translates into English as 'The Kingdom of Druk'.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Every party had a separate colour representing its values.


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