National Zorig Day

The National Zorig Day will beobserved on 16^th May 2022 coinciding withthe fifteenth Day of the third month ofthe Bhutanese calendar to pay respect to artisans, craftsmen and techniciansfor their contribution towardscultural preservation and socio-economic growth.

ZorigChusumis pioneered during the reign of Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay which is still practiced in the country. His Holiness the 70^thJe khenpo, Trulku Jigme Choedra recognized Pel DuekiKhorlo (Sanskrit: Kalachakra) asthe Zorig Deity.

While commemorating the 21^st Zorig Day this year since its inception in 2001,the day is celebrated in the Institute of Zorig Chusums (IZCs) and Training Institutes (TTIs).The day will be observed with Lhabsang and Thruesel (Cleansing rituals) of vehicles. The day is commemorated to pay tribute to historical figures (ZhabdrungNgawang Namgyal, TertonPemalingpa, ThangtongGyalpo, and Desi Tenzin Rabgye) who were patrons of art that playedsignificant role in continuity of the legacy and shaping our identity.

Recognizing the importance of Zorig skills in Nation Building, the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) under the visionary leadership of His Majesty the King will continue to strive towards delivering quality and market relevant training programs to Bhutanese people in the areas ofAgriculture, Business&Services, Computing&IT, Construction, CreativeArt&Design, Electrical,Electronic& Mechanical, Manufacturing, Power&RenewableEnergy and Tourism&Hospitality. The courses are aimed at producing the “Work Ready”, “World Ready” and “Future Ready” Bhutanese skilled workers.