Tuesday, December 17, 2024

National Day of Bhutan

 

The National Day (Gyalyong Duechen) of Bhutan is December 17. The date marks the coronation of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first Druk Gyalpo of modern Bhutan, Celebrations are held at Changlimithang Stadium,and include a public address by the Druk Gyalpo and a procession including a statue of Ugyen Wangchuck to honour the first Druk Gyalpo and the independent Bhutanese nation.

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