Birth, Marriage and Death in Bhutan

When a kid is born in Bhutan, there is a lot of celebration. One of the few nations in the world that does not differentiate between boys and girls is this one. However, for three days following a baby's birth, no visitors are permitted inside the home. The visitors can only enter following a ceremony of purification. There is no family name as se; a local lama keeps the baby's name. Instead, the name is a mixture of two conventional names, with the second name typically designating the gender.

The wedding ceremony is kept simple in Bhutan because marriage is not typically a big issue. It is fairly typical for cousins to get married. Although this has been going on for years, the educated population today disapproves of it. In some regions of Bhutan, the bride's home is visited by the groom rather than the other way around.

Death is the transition from one life to another, or rebirth. In remembrance of the deceased, prayer flags are raised, and neighbors and family members attend the funeral and other rites while bringing humble food and mementos.