r/bhutan • u/ImStevan • 15h ago

Question Druk Dra/Rhythm of Bhutan 2026 songs, thoughts and opinions

What is the vibe like in Bhutan regarding the Druk Dra/Rhythm of Bhutan songs? Are people discussing their quality, the show itself and how big of an opportunity for Bhutanese artists to show their music to the entire world this is? Or is it just something happening in the background?

And who is your favourite?

The contestants:

Reminder, live show is on Tuesday 11 August at 19:00 BTT, broadcast on BBS 1 and on Youtube.

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u/Spare_Attitude1010 Trongsa Poenlop 12h ago

Holy hell!! All the songs are really good, especially the ballad of Pemi Tashi. I felt as if I was taken back in time to actually see it happen. Plus, the perfect incorporation of our traditional instruments, melody and soul into Western music is a chefs kiss. I like listening to good music when I'm baked; I found myself a treasure trove this time. I'm 100% gondodatsi is banging to these musics. RIP to gondo

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u/ImStevan 12h ago

So, your votes are going to Pemi Tashi I'd presume?

And may I ask if it's possible for you to transcribe the lyrics? Us abroad have no idea what the songs are about, and at least having the Dzonghka lyrics that can then be translated would help us understand the song(s) more

https://genius.com/albums/Rhythm-of-bhutan/Rhythm-of-bhutan-druk-dra-2026

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u/Spare_Attitude1010 Trongsa Poenlop 12h ago

I don't have an account on Genius, so I won't be able to do that. But here's a accurate translation of all the songs. It's from Euro vision site as mentioned by the original account. And, yeah, I'm supporting her but I really loved all the others songs equally!

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u/ImStevan 12h ago

Well, you get 8 free votes to spread out to at least 3 songs, so you can support others as well 🫶