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October 29, 2008 / Kuensel online
His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo
By Kinley Dorji
It is the end - and the beginning - of history. On the morning of November 1, the third day of the ninth Bhutanese month, His Majesty the King will be empowered as the Druk Gyalpo in a unique and sacred empowerment ceremony, which symbolises his transcendence of the ordinary and the temporal and the personification of divine wisdom.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The Coronation Date:
Celebrations to be held on November 6, 7, 8
By Rinzin Wangchuk dz_editor@kuensel.com.bt
His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo will don the Raven Crown and formally assume the embodiment of the Supreme Protector.
In Buddhist history, the King was called the Protector Of The People, The Great Elected One, The Upholder Of The Law. In contemporary Bhutan, His Majesty will be the protector of the nation's security, the guardian of the Constitution, and the inspiration for Gross National Happiness.
His Majesty will receive the sacred dhar of empowerment from the machhen of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in the inner sanctum of the Punakha Dzong at an auspicious date.
The nation will celebrate the enthronement in Thimphu on November 6, the eighth day of the ninth month of the earth male rat year, when the people will have the opportunity to offer the tashi khaddar to the Druk Gyalpo.
This will be followed by another two days of celebrations at the Changlimithang stadium. On November 7 there will be diverse entertainment programmes from every corner of the kingdom. On November 8 it will be a programme of games and entertainment including spectators.
The prime minister, Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley, announced that three enlightened astrologers had studied the stars to select the most auspicious dates and His Majesty the King had granted his approval. This was announced yesterday at Tashichhodzong amidst a special gathering that represented all sections of Bhutanese society.
The transition, according to the prime minister, symbolised the continuity of enlightened guidance from the Golden Throne. "We, the Bhutanese, are indeed a truly blessed people," he said. "We look forward to the celebrations of the Coronation, an event that will ensure the continued unity, harmony, and peace in our kingdom, usher in a new era that will further enhance our socio-economic prosperity, reinsure our political stability and reinforce our constitutional democracy. It will be an event that will radiate the creation of more opportunities for our people to pursue happiness through the goal of Gross National Happiness."
The Coronation brings the year-long celebrations of 2008 to a peak.
July 8, 2007
/ The Times of India
A happy country fears democracy
This April and May, Bhutan took its first nervous steps towards something called elections. Two mock polls were held. People were encouraged to choose from four fictitious parties and place their vote.
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July 7, 2007
Disney's new supernatural adventure
about unseen beast in Bhutanese mountain
Washington, July 7 (ANI): Screenwriter-turned-comic book publisher Andrew Cosby and Johanna Stokes have bagged a deal to rewrite Walt Disney Pictures' 'First Ascent', a supernatural action adventure about an unseen beast in a mountain in Bhutan.
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May 28, 2007
Bhutan's royal astrologers plan for 2008 elections
By Syed Zarir Hussain, Thimphu
Yeshey Rinchen looks like any other maroon-robed Buddhist monk chanting hymns at the famous Tashichhodzong monastery, the summer residence of the head abbot of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
But 47-year-old Rinchey is no ordinary lama. He is one of the four royal astrologers that the monarchy in Bhutan consults on matters as varied as destiny, finances, travel plans, marriages, and even fixing dates for elections...
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December 15. 2006
His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
becomes the fifth Druk Gyalpo
The fourth Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, has handed over his responsibilities as the Monarch and head of state of Bhutan to the Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who now assumes the full responsibilities of head of state as the fifth Druk Gyalpo.
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October 13, 2006
Bhutanese reform, Nepalese criticism
The introduction of democracy in the small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is a positive political development. Nepalese critics should give it fair consideration, says Karma Phuntsho.
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Kuensel, September 6, 2006
European Convention of Bhutan Societies
The presidents of Bhutan Societies in Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden and the UK attended the fourth European Convention of Bhutan Societies in Stockhom, Sweden.
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August 21, 2006
A report on the donation to the Youth Development Fund by the Swiss Bhutan Friendship Society
The Bhutan Souvenir Production and Training Center, a pilot project of the Youth Development Fund was started for disadvantaged girls not qualifying for further studies or in any of the Vocational (Technical) Training Institutes. This year the Center has 25 trainees undergoing one-year training course in making souvenir items that are traditional, creative and entirely new...
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May 5, 2006 / TIME
Jigme Singye Wangchuk
The Surprising King of Bhutan
King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, great-grandson of Bhutan's first hereditary monarch and once the world's youngest King (when he came to power in 1972), rules his people more in the spirit of Buddha than of more worldly princes...
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01.05.06
Office of the Census Commissioner Royal Government of Bhutan
Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2005
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17.12.05
His Majesty the King's National Day address
...I would also like our people to know that the Chhoetse Penlop will be
enthroned as the Fifth Druk Gyalpo in 2008. As it is necessary and important
for a King to gain as much experience as possible to serve his country
to his fullest capacity, I will be delegating my responsibilities
to the Chhoetse Penlop before 2008...
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17.07.05
Illgraben, Pfynwald, Canton of Valais / Switzerland:
Inauguration of Bhutanese Suspension Bridge
Bhutanesisch–schweizerische Hängebrücke über den
Illgraben, Pfynwald
Inauguration de la passerelle bhoutanaise sur l'Illgraben
Photo: Marie-Thé Roux - More
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(Official Website of the Canton of Valais, please search for "Bhutan")
02.06.05
The Bhutan
National Assembly has launched its website
Please see Kuensel of June 4, 2005, (pdf)
or visit the new website
www.nab.gov.bt
26.05.05
Ernst Reinhardt's
Tour Report
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09.05.05
Kuensel
Article on Switzerland-Bhutan Society
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NZZ Nr. 147 vom 28.6.04
Spannungen in Bhutans Entwicklung
"Bruttosozialglück" aus Sicht von Königin
und Helvetas
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Kuensel, October 4, 2003:
