Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, Queen Mother of Bhutan.
Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck was born on the 11th of May in the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu. Her Majesty is youngest of the four queens of Bhutan’s most celebrated monarch His Majesty the Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
Her Majesty has been actively involved in promoting the country’s rich cultural heritage and supports various social causes in Bhutan. She is compassionate about the welfare of women, youth and children and has been recognized as an advocate for the prevention of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases both nationally and internationally.
In the year , Her Majesty graciously accepted the role of the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) Goodwill Ambassador in Bhutan. In the same year she received the national honors of the “Commemorative Silver Jubilee Medal of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck”. In Her Majesty was awarded the “His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Investiture Medal”.
As the UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador Her Majesty is a pioneer in creating awareness for reproductive, sexual and mental health in Bhutan. Through her personal interventions she has been able to crea
Remembering The Father of Modern Bhutan, His Late Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and Celebrating Teachers Across the Country
On this day, people take out time to pay tribute to His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo and to the respective teachers and mentors of Individuals for the selfless contribution in shaping the lives of country’s future generation.
As teacher’s day is celebrated around the world on different dates according to its importance and significance in the history of the country. Likewise, Bhutan has opted for May the 2nd to be marked as the teacher’s day in the country. This was the day in when the third king of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, was born. He was the driving force behind the modern education system in Bhutan and appropriately credited for its success and also he is known fondly by all Bhutanese as the father of modern Bhutan.
The third king of Bhutan was a farsighted leader beyond his time to understand the future security of Bhutan. He secured Bhutan’s membership with the United Nations by becoming its th member in Furthermore, he made sure Bhutan’s relationship with its neighbouring countries were diversi
Remembering His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s Legacies On His 64th Birthday
During His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 34 year reign, he has implemented many landmark policies.
By Staff Reporter | Daily Bhutan
“In all his actions, His Majesty (the Fourth Druk Gyalpo) was a far-sighted visionary, a benefactor of his people, whose strategies for the country demonstrated impeccable clarity of thought and whose realisation of national objectives bespoke of unassailable determination and excellent statesmanship.
‘This is why we revere His Majesty as the ‘Father of the Nation.’
-His Majesty’s Address on 11 November
In commemoration of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo’s 64th birthday on 11 November, Her Majesty the Queen Mother Tshering Pem Wangchuck offered butter lamps at the Memorial Chorten in Thimphu.
A day-long prayer ceremony was also organised for the long life, happiness and well-being of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. Members of the Royal Family and other dignitaries were also present at the ceremony.
The Letshog Lopen of the Zhung Dratshang, Sangay Dorji led the prayers, atten
Her Majesty the Royal Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck()
Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck is the eldest Queen of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan. Her Majesty is the mother of HRH Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck.
Her Majesty is not only an accomplished author but also a keen supporter of literary works, particularly among the youth. She has sponsored and edited a number of books on poetry and essays on issues of relevance to the country. She is the author of Rainbows and Clouds, a story of Yab Ugen Dorji (the Queen’s Father), which is not only a gripping family saga, but an illuminating window on Bhutanese culture, society and history. Her Majesty’s second book, Treasures of the Thunder Dragon- A Portrait of Bhutan, is a blend of personal memoir, history, folklore and travelogue. Her Majesty’s third book, Dochula- A Spiritual Abode in Bhutan, is a documentation of the Druk Wangyel Complex consisting of the Lungchutse Lhakhang, Druk Wangyel Stupas, the Druk Wangyel Lhakhang and the Druk Wangyel Tshechu.
Her Majesty is the Chief Patron of Mountain Echoes, a literary festival in Bhutan th
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