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Official Reception accorded to his Royal Highness the Tongsa Penlop by the people of Tongsa

Jul 02, 1972 11 mins read

Tongsa - birthplace of His Majesty the King and traditional seat of the Tongsa Penlops - is a superb example of the natural beauty that is a part of Bhutan's colourful and historic heritage.

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