The target is 140 metres away and only about 30 centimetres in diameter — nearly double the distance and roughly a quarter of the size used in the Olympics. A bullseye is met with jubilant shrieks as the men start to sing and dance the 'Dachham' — a show of respect for a good shot. Archery originated in Bhutan as a means of survival in the highlands of the mountainous region — used during war and on hunts — and holds spiritual symbolism in the Buddhist nation.
Author: Bridget McArthur
Published at: 2025-12-21 21:22:58
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