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His Majesty Celebrates the National Day at Pema Gatshel in Dungsam

Dec 23, 1979 5 mins read

On the morning of December 17, about ten thousand people gathered at the parade ground in Pema Gatshel, Dungsam, to celebrate the National Day with His Majesty. Many were still coming

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