Students wearing traditional dress say prayers at morning assembly at a primary school in Nimshong village in southern Bhutan

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Bhutan is very protective of its traditional culture. Wearing traditional dress - gho for men and kira for women - is mandated for school, office and official events. The community-based Nabji-Korphu ecotourism trek passes through Nimshong village.

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Location: Nimshong, Trongsa Dzongkhag, Bhutan
Photo credit: © Ashley Whitworth / Alamy / Afripics
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