Entrepreneur Information

Year: 2025

Business Category: Food Processing

Location: Thimphu

Service Provided: Production of Traditional Bhutanese Snacks

Tshering Dema is the founder of Lhawang Zeyrig, a Bhutan-based enterprise dedicated to preserving and modernizing traditional Bhutanese snacks, with a special focus on Khabsey. Despite not having a formal academic background, Tshering has developed deep expertise through hands-on experience and a lifelong passion for traditional cooking.

Since founding Lhawang Zeyrig, she has transformed a home-based preparation into a small-scale business, creating employment opportunities for youth and women while offering culturally significant, high-quality products to the local market. Her vision is to make Khabsey a snack enjoyed every day, not just during ceremonial occasions, blending tradition with contemporary tastes.

Tshering’s dedication to cultural preservation and community development has positioned Lhawang Zeyrig as a unique brand that celebrates Bhutanese identity, promotes local employment, and champions innovation in traditional food production.

• Phone: 17954799