BHUTAN. Thimphu. 1964. Lama and acolytes surprised by visitors in the Lakhang Sarp (new chapel) of the Tashichho Dzong. Tabular "victory Banners" at left, called gyaltsen, symbolic of the Victory of Liberation won by the Buddha, hang in front of the altar. Founded in the 17th century, the Dzongs are a series of great fortresses- part monastery, part administrative center.