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Bhutan celebrates His Majesty's Coronation anniversary

ཟླ་༦ 05, 1999 9 mins read

As incessant rain gave way to clear blue skies this week the spirit of the Bhutanese people could not have been higher, or their hearts more elated. It was a special event in Bhutanese history and a precious moment for men, women, and children throughout the kingdom as they came together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of His Majesty the King's coronation.

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