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Happy Birthday to Her Royal Highness Ashi Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck

On this special and joyous occasion, we offer our heartfelt prayers and warmest wishes to Your Royal Highness. May you be blessed with good health, happiness, peace, and continued success in all your noble endeavors.

Wishing Your Royal Highness a very Happy Birthday

Official Chef Training Begins!

Today marked the official start of our chef training program for all participants. The session began with an informative briefing from our Head Chef, covering essential kitchen practices, including important dos and don'ts to ensure safety, hygiene, and professionalism in the kitchen.

The trainees had an exciting hands-on learning experience and prepared a variety of delicious dishes:
1.Braised Mushrooms
2.Chinese Greens
3.Brinjal Chili
4.Bitter Gourd & Potato Fry
5.Greek Salad

This is just the beginning of their culinary journey. We are excited to watch them develop their skills, creativity, and passion for cooking in the days ahead.

Every great chef starts with a first lesson, and today was the first step toward a promising future.

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The Vegetarian Master Chef Competition was officially launched today with a successful and inspiring opening ceremony, bringing together 23 passionate participants, the TCD Entertainment team, and the Board of Directors of the Karzay Foundation to celebrate the start of this exciting culinary journey.

We were deeply honored to have the Chairperson of Zhung Dratshang Tshether Tshogpa as our Chief Guest. Their gracious presence added great importance and blessing to the occasion, making the launch even more meaningful.

This competition goes beyond cooking—it is a meaningful platform that celebrates compassion, encourages healthy living, promotes sustainability, and raises awareness of animal welfare through the creativity and power of vegetarian cuisine.

As part of the opening challenge, the 23 participants were divided into groups and successfully prepared 13 different vegetarian dishes. Their creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm were truly inspiring, marking a strong start to the competition.

Before the live competition begins, all participants will undergo a two-week intensive training program led by our professional chefs and dietitian. They will be trained in essential culinary skills, kitchen hygiene, and nutrition awareness to build confidence and prepare them for the challenges ahead.

The ceremony also coincided with the Coronation Day of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and Social Forestry Day—two important national occasions that reflect values of leadership, environmental stewardship, sustainability, and harmony with nature.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our valued sponsors: Organic Bhutan, Finn Bhutan, Druna Gu, Karzey, Soyalla, Nana Tshongkhang, and Serkha Dairy for their generous and continuous support. Your contributions are making this meaningful initiative possible and impactful.

A special moment of the ceremony was the distribution of competition kits to all 23 participants by our Chief Guest. Each contestant received an apron, chef’s cap, three professional knives, a notepad, and a pen officially marking the beginning of their culinary journey and giving them the essential tools to develop their skills and creativity throughout the competition.

Together, we are building a meaningful movement that promotes compassion for animals, care for the planet, and the importance of a healthy, balanced diet for overall well-being.

Stay inspired as our talented contestants continue their journey—showcasing creativity, skill, and the many delicious possibilities of healthy vegetarian cooking!

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