United Nations have declared March 20 to be observed as International Happiness Day and asked all nations to join in the fun.
For Bhutan, it is not just the mere fun but a biggest achievement in being able to convince international community on the importance of other aspects of life. In recognition to that and in exemplifying the importance of the day, National Assembly this July has proposed the day to be declared as national holiday.
Rather than declaring it as a national holiday, my recommendation would be to dedicate the day to come up with innovative ideas and programmes contributing towards sustainable happiness. Government agencies, NGOs, private sector, and other institutions could come up with something very simple and concrete programs for the day such as tree plantation, volunteering, traditional games,pilgrimage or even family picnics.
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