It has always been believed that, because of the peculiar Zhungdra tune and distinctive rhythm, only professionals would be able to sing Zhungdra. “I thought Ap Dawpel and Jigme Drukpa would be the last to sing zhungdra,” said a Thimphu resident, Needrup. “But it’s good to see Bhutanese youth taking part in Druk Star sing it so melodiously.”