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NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION IN MONGAR

Dec 21, 1980 4 mins read

December 17, 1980, is a great day for each and every Bhutanese. This particular day highlights momentous event behind it. On this day Ugyen Wangchuck was crowned King of Bhutan.

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