Bhutanverse unveiled: The Sandbox brings Bhutan's rich culture to the Metaverse
As the Metaverse revolutionises digital experiences and brings cultures closer together, Bhutanverse stands as an exemplar of a nation embracing innovation while preserving its rich cultural heritage.
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Highlights
- 'Bhutanverse' has been introduced by the commercial arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan
- It aims to offer global users an unparalleled opportunity to engage with Bhutan's unique culture, art, and architecture from anywhere in the world
In a groundbreaking announcement at the FAB23 Bhutan International Conference, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), the commercial arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, introduced "Bhutanverse," a transformative Metaverse gateway to Bhutan. Partnering with Smobler, a leading Metaverse architecture agency from Singapore, and The Sandbox, a renowned decentralised gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, DHI is set to revolutionise the digital experience with Bhutan's rich culture, history, and philosophy.
Immersive Virtual Space for Global Engagement
Nestled within The Sandbox, Bhutanverse will offer global users an unparalleled opportunity to engage with Bhutan's unique culture, art, and architecture from anywhere in the world. The innovative initiative aims to create a gateway to the Kingdom for Web3 innovators, artists, developers, and architects, fostering cultural innovation and diversity in the virtual realm.
It must be noted that Bhutanverse aims to accomplish the following objectives:
Empowering the Metaverse Ecosystem
With a vision to grow a domestic Metaverse community, Bhutanverse seeks to embrace and cultivate a local community of Metaverse enthusiasts, creators, and businesses. By bridging the gap between Bhutan's Metaverse and the global Web3 communities, Bhutanverse aims to promote collaboration and mutual growth in the digital landscape.
Fostering a virtual lab for innovative practises
Bhutanverse will serve as a virtual lab for students, entrepreneurs, and businesses to experiment and innovate using Metaverse technology.
Art Gallery Challenge - Celebrating Bhutanese Talent
The launch of Bhutanverse will be marked by an exciting art gallery challenge, inviting artists and creators to submit their digital artworks. The challenge aims to accelerate the growth of Bhutanverse and the broader Metaverse ecosystem. A curated collection of artworks produced by talented Bhutanese artists will be showcased in the virtual gallery, celebrating Bhutanese culture and creativity on the global stage.
"Bhutanverse signifies a major leap into the virtual world, creating new opportunities for young Bhutanese to leverage emerging Web3 technology and build innovative businesses and leisure experiences,” says Ujjwal Deep Dahal, CEO of Druk Holding and Investments.
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