Bhutan's Queen Attends Re-opening Ceremony of Wangduechhoeling Palace

Queen Jetsun Pema, Princess Sonam Dechan and Princess Kesang Choden

Queen Jetsun Pema, accompanied by Prince Namgyel and Prince Ugyen, attended the re-opening and consecration ceremony of the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center. Princess Sonam Dechan, Princess Kesang Choden, and other members of the Royal Family were also present at the ceremony, which was presided over by the Dorji Lopen. The palace was built in 1857 by Gongsa Jigme Namgyal, the father of Bhutan's first king.

Queen Jetsun Pema, Princess Sonam Dechan and Princess Kesang Choden

Queen Jetsun Pema, Princess Sonam Dechan and Princess Kesang Choden

The decade-long project to restore the historic Wangduechhoeling Palace and establish the Museum and Cultural Center began in 2012 under the guidance of Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck. Led by the Bhutan Foundation, the project was implemented in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Queen Jetsun Pema, Princess Sonam Dechan and Princess Kesang Choden

Queen Jetsun Pema, Princess Sonam Dechan and Princess Kesang Choden

Queen Jetsun Pema, Princess Sonam Dechan and Princess Kesang Choden

The extensive restoration project received support from international donors, the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, and the Royal Government. Envisioned as a dynamic cultural institution, the museum will host educational programs, research initiatives, and exhibitions that celebrate Bhutanese history as a living tradition.

Queen Jetsun Pema, Princess Sonam Dechan and Princess Kesang Choden

Queen Jetsun Pema, Princess Sonam Dechan and Princess Kesang Choden

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  1. The gorgeous colors of their clothes…an amazing treat for the eyes!

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  2. Que de magnifiques couleurs ; je ne sais pas où poser mon regard !

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  3. National clothing colors and style is beautiful, always a joy to see the woman and men.

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