TSHERING YANGZOM

Date of Birth : 22nd September

Dzongkhag : Trashigang

Education : Graduate

Height: 170.5cm  Weight: 51 Kg

Hobby/interests
my hobbies/interests is to do social work, anything for a cause. It may be a small brick on the wall but I can make a difference in my own small ways, to be the light in the darkness. I also like reading, helping people and listening to music.

What does beauty mean to u?
I believe there are two types of beauty. Beauty is skin deep; It is not how u look but how u are or what u are. A rose may be called by any name but is always known by its fragrance. It may look different but a rose is always a rose. It is known by the beauty of fragrance it has.

What makes you proud of your country?
Tradition and culture make me proud of my country. Our country has been successful in maintaining modernisation with tradition. It is like a bird with two wings and I am also proud of its environment and the 60% of forest coverage. Above all, I am proud of the concept of GNH adopted by our 4th King.

What does democracy mean to you?
It is simply the fundamental rights of the people.

The most influential person in your life
-It is truly said that god cannot be everywhere, so he made mother. Her care and affection has unknown bottom. She is a perfect mother, wife, daughter-in-law, aunt and above all a good human being. She is the charm of my life and my most influential person

What is the best thing about your dzongkhag?
I am happy to say that the highest shortlisted contestants for this contest are from Trashigang. The main attraction is handloom (textile) woven by the talented people, which have also won prizes in fashion shows at Thimphu. It has also been exhibited to the world like in the recently held festival at university of Texes, El Paso,