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Seventy paintings for seventy years: A tribute to Bhutan’s Bodhisattva King

Sep 26, 2025 2 mins read
Seventy paintings for seventy years: A tribute to Bhutan’s Bodhisattva King

The sky over Bumthang was clear as the Wangduechholing Palace hosted its first exhibition “Echoes of a Kingdom: A Tribute to the Bodhisattva King of Bhutan”. The courtyard set the stage for an event that brought together art, memory, and celebration.

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