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Grammy-winning musician Ed Sheeran will become the first Western artist to perform in Bhutan, scheduled for January 24, 2025, at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. Key performance details: Stadium capacity: 15,000 people Ticket prices start at $10 Tickets reported 90% sold out Bhutan, a small Buddhist monarchy with approximately 700,000 residents, maintains a distinctive international profile. The country implements a unique "high value, low impact" tourism model, charging visitors $100 per day to support public education and healthcare. Notably, Bhutan lacks significant international commercial presence. The nation has no Starbucks or McDonald's and only introduced television broadcasting in 1999. Thimphu remains the world's only capital city without traffic lights, with police manually directing traffic through a single roundabout. The concert represents a significant cultural event for the country. Previously, Changlimithang Stadium primarily hosted national broadcasts like the 2011 royal wedding and […]