What it takes to be the eldest?

What it takes to be the eldest?

Being the eldest of the three siblings, you are required to juggle between familial obligations, societal expectations and personal ambition. As the only son, my parents tell, ‘You are like the only gho/kira’ (khamong leng nang ma wa prus ken gi la). Living up to these words have come about with trust, responsibility and privilege!

Picture courtesy: Chimi Dema, 2000.

Dechen Rabgyal

I am from Drepung, Mongar, Bhutan.

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