Welcome to an engaging journey into the Kingdom of Bhutan! In this printable activity, we invite you to embark on a colourful adventure with your elementary students as they explore the traditional attire of Bhutan – the Gho and Kira. Not only will they unleash their creativity through colouring and designing these beautiful costumes, but they will also delve into the geography of Bhutan.
Let's get creative!
Printable & Activity Objectives
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Age: 7 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Colouring pencils
This printable creative activity encourages elementary students to explore Bhutanese culture by colouring and designing traditional Bhutanese costumes, the Gho and Kira, while learning about Bhutan's location.
It will help your child or student:
Cultural Appreciation: By colouring and designing Bhutanese Gho and Kira garments, students can learn to appreciate the rich cultural traditions of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Geographical Awareness: Students can expand their geographical knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of Bhutan's global significance by locating it on a map.
Promotion of Diversity: This activity confidently promotes respect for diversity and encourages students to embrace and celebrate differences by celebrating Bhutan's unique cultural heritage.
We encourage educators to use this activity as a starting point for more discussions about Bhutanese culture, geography, and the wider concepts of identity and tradition. By nurturing curiosity and cultural understanding in our students, we help them become well-informed global citizens who value the beauty and diversity of the world around them.
Let's get to it!
Classroom Resources
Simple steps to start:
Research and find out more about the Kingdom of Bhutan and the traditional costumes worn there. Here's a good video with basic information about the Kingdom of Bhutan:
Here's a quick video of fun and interesting things for kids to do in Bhutan:
Here's a good resource about the traditional Bhutanese costumes, Gho and Kira:
