The yangchen is a traditional Bhutanese musical instrument, a hammered dulcimer played by striking its strings with small hammers. It was introduced to Bhutan from Tibet in the 1960s and is a popular instrument used to accompany folk songs and dances, often painted in traditional colors like blue, green, and red. Type: Stringed instrument, specifically a hammered dulcimer. How it's played: Musicians strike the strings with small hammers to produce sound. Origin: It is not indigenous to Bhutan; i