Author Archives: Gelay

Rice Bank: Breaking the Poverty Cycle

By Gelay | Published: June 19, 2008

a special project managed by VAST members, and other volunteers
- Food aid, debt relief and establishment of Rice Bank in 2 villages of Kabji Gaywog in Punakha: Chorten Nibu and Punlingsum… Read more

Summer Art Camp, and other news

By Gelay | Published: June 8, 2008

This years Summer Art Camp will be held at the Damphu High School, in the district of Tsirang. We are hoping to take about 20 VAST members to Damphu, where… Read more

VAST video

By Gelay | Published: June 5, 2008

This is a short 12 minute introduction to VAST, made by Kuenga Zam and Yannick. Thanks to Sonam Chophel (Jupi) in Thailand for uploading it. Enjoy.… Read more

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At the Thai Pavilion

By Gelay | Published: June 3, 2008

The final water color class was conducted at the Thai Pavilion on the 1st of June.
There is an old beautiful temple within the Thai Pavilion compound, which despite being in the center of… Read more

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Water color, come rain or shine

By Gelay | Published: May 25, 2008

Water color classes, our 2nd class in the 2008 grand plan began yesterday, with Rajesh, Pema and Kinga getting the kids excited about the subject.
Today after a short indoor… Read more

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Thank God its Saturday

By Gelay | Published: May 17, 2008

Another Saturday at VAST. This Saturday is the last tonal drawing class. Starting next week, Rajesh will teach water colours for the next 4 Saturdays.
Not many kids turned up… Read more

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Bhutan’s first ceramics artist

By Gelay | Published: May 13, 2008

Mayiesh, a long time member of VAST is studying ceramics in Shantiniketan, India. He is back in Thimphu for his summer break, and he has brought with him some of… Read more

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Verdell - Paro camp 2006
Verdell, an outdoor adventure specialist from Canada left for her country toady, after living in Thimphu for about 3 years. We had a farewell dinner for her a few nights… Read more

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Tattoo artist in VAST

By Gelay | Published: May 7, 2008

Savio explaining tattoo art
Savio D’silva and 6 other students from the prestigious J.J School of Arts in Mumbai, India, are visiting Bhutan, and they dropped in for a chat. Savio, among his many… Read more

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His Royal Highness Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck visits VAST

By Gelay | Published: May 7, 2008

His Royal Highness Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, graced us with a visit to our studio on the 7th of May, 2008. His Royal Highness who will lead Bhutan to the… Read more