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Bhutan takes great pride
in its culture as the last remaining Mahayana Buddhist kingdom. The
culture has served as an effective bulwark in cushioning and balancing
the negative impacts of rapid development and change and has provided a
perspective that has shaped its own particular vision of development.
The preservation of culture and religion is important in Bhutan, and it
remains untouched by modern trends outside Bhutan. The relevance of
culture also lies in the sense of identity and unity conferred to its
people, invaluable in a small country like Bhutan. Efforts to foster
the country's cultural heritage will also continue to ensure that it is
not eroded in the process of development.
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