Jigme Om

Social Project: Timeless Realm by Pelsup Jigme Om. I still remember how uncertain everything felt at the start. We were a group of Pelsups asked to innovate in a high-pressure environment where everyone was driven to grow, deliver, and serve with intent. Preserving and promoting Bhutanese culture through innovation felt ambitious at first, but uncertainty became curiosity and then belief. As Bhutan evolves, it is easy to move forward without noticing what we leave behind. Timeless Realm became a reminder that progress and identity do not have to exist in opposition. Working with the Zhung Dratshang Preservation and Antiquities Conservation Center under the guidance of the Central Monastic Body gave us rare access to perspectives on culture, spirituality, and tradition. I saw that preservation is not about freezing the past; it is about helping it live in new ways. This journey introduced the idea of building a digital shield for Bhutan, where technology supports both preservation and promotion for future generations.