what a sad thought, if the female olympic archer wins gold she goes home to a country that wont even let her participate in their tradition because she's a woman. even beyond that, she's not even allowed to touch a bow at all.
Im still lauging over the pronounciation of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. (the guy who brought archery to Bhutan). So if anyones wondering heres how you say it:
Zhab-drung Na-wang Nam-gyal.
No "oong" sound after "drung" and Nga sounds close enough to Na that if you cant say it just go with "Na" and noone will notice.
Ah, well. There's always next time. I don't know about others but I tend to root for the underdogs, so I'll be looking for how Bhutan does next time. I think it's good if they keep inclusive and help their women's archery team as well, since it only increases their chances.
And I'm just about preparing to revere them for just how simple their bows are made, provided the one I'm making right now is about as closely-matched as their version overall, specially their durability.
I haven't made a single bow before, so I'm extremely nervous.
2million inhabitants?
swearingmonk 6 months ago
This is beautiful archer's all over the world.
blackfeatherarchery 10 months ago
what a sad thought, if the female olympic archer wins gold she goes home to a country that wont even let her participate in their tradition because she's a woman. even beyond that, she's not even allowed to touch a bow at all.
seanschwei 1 year ago
I dont think Zhabdrung brought archery to Bhutan.
Archery always existed in Bhutan.
awazha 2 years ago
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SAXUMKID 10 months ago
Im still lauging over the pronounciation of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. (the guy who brought archery to Bhutan). So if anyones wondering heres how you say it:
Zhab-drung Na-wang Nam-gyal.
No "oong" sound after "drung" and Nga sounds close enough to Na that if you cant say it just go with "Na" and noone will notice.
tobs001 2 years ago
That's okay. He can't get some English words right either, mispronouncing "compatriots." I'm just kidding.
jamesjohnking 2 years ago
Go Bhutan! My archery gear is sacred to me as well, I identify with these people! Jedi Archers abound!
;)
Craig
cjsinclair 2 years ago 5
A "holy" sport, lol.
laxitives 3 years ago
OH HAHA i get it
KingdomSwords 2 years ago
wow lol
redcows619 2 years ago
How did Bhutan do?
nutherefurlong 3 years ago
Tashi Peljor of Bhutan ended 56th in BeiJing, and Dorji Dema 59th.
Madlibber 3 years ago
Ah, well. There's always next time. I don't know about others but I tend to root for the underdogs, so I'll be looking for how Bhutan does next time. I think it's good if they keep inclusive and help their women's archery team as well, since it only increases their chances.
nutherefurlong 3 years ago
Hm. Maybe they should consider revering something else, it doesn't look like this is working for them.
jamesjohnking 2 years ago
And I'm just about preparing to revere them for just how simple their bows are made, provided the one I'm making right now is about as closely-matched as their version overall, specially their durability.
I haven't made a single bow before, so I'm extremely nervous.
sompret 2 years ago