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A tribute in craft and stamp: Honours Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 70th Birth Anniversary

Dec 31, 2025 3 mins read
A tribute in craft and stamp: Honours Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 70th Birth Anniversary

A Folk Heritage Craft Village, aimed at revitalising the country’s traditional arts and crafts, was inaugurated at the Folk Heritage Museum today, alongside the launch of a commemorative postage stamp marking the 70th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

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