patron: HM Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, Queen of Bhutan
The First Ever Get Involved
THIMPHU
FEB 14–23 2015
BhIF is a non profit annual event – working to build a resilient platform for the ongoing support of the creative arts in Bhutan.
Our mission is to provide a new outlet for artists from across the nation, and invite a cultural exchange with artists from around the world.
Bhutan International Film Festival
Aiming high, the first Bhutan International Film Festival (BhIFF) has big dreams.
Inaugurated to inspire and unite a generation of film makers at home and abroad, we bring you a soul-enriching cinematic experience, that you won’t forget.
What’s happening
Celebrating the Arts
For ten days, the Bhutan International Festival is bringing Thimpu’s beautiful parks, open spaces and galleries to life, with exhibitions, installations, and landmark collaborations from national and international painters, sculptors, photographers and performance artists.
Music and Dance
From tiny accoustic venues to town centre crowd busters and two stadium gigs ,the parks, streets, clubs and bars will be filled with music and dance for 10 days, while pop-up venues screen nationally and internationally acclaimed films, interactive workshops and fascinating talks. Boom!
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Eat the Planet
Cooking is an international language that brings our different cultures together.
With Thimpu’s first annual food festival, chefs from all corners of Bhutan will tantalize our senses, while international collaborators create new fusion dishes to bring our diverse appetites together. Yummy!
Marathon
After a successful launch in 2014, the Bhutan International Marathon is becoming the most exciting long distance event in South Asia.
Snaking through breath taking countryside and awe inspiring buildings, experience a meditative serenity that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Book Your Adventure
What are you waiting for?
Everything you need to know about flights, accommodation, visas and getting to the festival is right here.
Book your adventure now, and join us for the trip of a lifetime.