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Nation-building in action

Sep 06, 2025 3 mins read
Nation-building in action

Gelephu—The sun beats down on Gelephu, where temperatures hover around 33°C, yet the heat and humidity do not slow the steady rhythm of thousands of Bhutanese volunteers. Dressed in national attire, sun-caps, and boots, they swing knives and sickles, clearing bushes and undergrowth with tireless determination.

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