Saturday 1 March 2008

"100 years of Monarchy- A tribute to our beloved kings," released

March 1: Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck released a book titled “100 years of Monarchy-A tribute to our beloved kings,” yesterday

At a ceremony to mark the event were Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck and the Prime Minister Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji.

In the foreword to the book, Her Majesty Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck says 100 years ago, the wheels of our collective destiny as a people of Bhutan were turned on that auspicious day as the Druk Gyalpo Ugyen Wangchuck took on reins as the first king of Bhutan.

A100 years later, our nation stands strong and united, our people enjoy peace, progress and increasing prosperity and our innate rich culture, spirituality and natural heritage flourish.

The book, a pictorial tribute to Bhutan’s beloved monarchs, captures significant events over the 100 years that have shaped the destiny of the country.

The book offers rare glimpses into the private moments in the lives of Bhutan’s monarchs, past and present. The book priced at Nu. 3,000 is jointly compiled by Rabsell Media Services and RENEW, a non-profit organization.

Part of the proceeds from the sale o the book will go to RENEW to uplift women and girls from financially disadvantaged background.

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