Against the majestic backdrop of the Himalayas, the event brought together herders, students, and conservationists to honor the elusive mountain cat and promote harmony between people and nature.
A highlight of the festival was the active participation of students from Lingzhi Lower Secondary School, whose enthusiasm and creativity captured the audience’s attention. Through engaging skits, presentations, and songs, the students shed light on the vital role snow leopards play in maintaining the region’s fragile ecosystem. Their performances emphasized not only the need to protect this endangered species but also the importance of peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.
At the heart of the school’s conservation efforts lies the Snow Leopard Club, an initiative supported by the Bhutan Foundation. The club merges classroom education with hands-on conservation work, empowering students to transform lessons into real-world action. Members are currently conducting a research project focused on snow leopard behavior, contributing valuable insights to Bhutan’s growing body of conservation knowledge.
The Jomolhari Mountain Festival continues to serve as a bridge between tradition and science—celebrating culture while inspiring a new generation of environmental stewards. This year’s edition reaffirmed that the future of snow leopard conservation may well rest in the hands of Bhutan’s young advocates, whose passion and dedication are lighting the way forward in the high Himalayas.
