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His Majesty the King celebrates National Day in Trashigang

Dec 23, 2000 12 mins read

National Day of the millennium year will be remembered by the people of Trashigang as a special day in the dzongkhag's history as His Majesty the King, Their Majesties the Queens, and members of the royal family joined more than 35,000 people in the festivities hosted at the Sherubtse College ground. It will also be remembered by people across the kingdom for the profound vision, the personal

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