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Letter from Jomolhari

Oct 15, 2025 3 mins read
Letter from Jomolhari

As dawn broke over Dangochang, the Soe Gewog Centre, yesterday, the thin mountain air was crisp and cool, carrying the earthy scent of damp soil and wood smoke from the kitchen. Above, Jichu Drakey glistened in the early light—its snow crown reflecting gold. Beneath these sacred peaks, the 11th Jomolhari Mountain Festival came alive, bringing colour and spirit to the highlands.

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