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Bhutan king to be coronated on Nov 6
Thimphu, July 24 (PTI) Oxford-educated Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk will be coronated as Bhutan's fifth king on November 6 that will officially place him as the head of thecountry's constitutional democratic set-up.
"We, the Bhutanese, are indeed a truly blessed people," Prime Minister Jigme Y. Thinley told reporters afterannouncing the date of the historic occasion.
"We look forward to the celebrations of the coronation, an event that will ensure the continued unity, harmony, and peace in our kingdom, usher in a new era that will further enhance our socio-economic prosperity, re-insure our political stability and reinforce our constitutional democracy," Thinleysaid.
"It will be an event that will radiate the creation of more opportunities for our people to pursue happiness throughthe goal of Gross National Happiness," he said.
The transition, according to the prime minister, symbolises the continuity of enlightened guidance from the'golden throne'.
The coronation ceremony will take place at Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of the king and a summer residence of the central monkbody, on November 6.
Namgyal will grant an audience to the people in theafternoon at Tshechu Pang, the ceremonial ground.
This will be followed by another two days of celebrationsat the Changlimithang stadium here.
In 2006, former king Jigme Singye Wangchuk abdicated the throne in favour of Namgyel. Since then Namgyal has been carrying responsibilities of the monarchy that saw Bhutan electing its first democratic government under Thinley andadopting the Constitution that confers power on the people.
In 2001, former king Jigme Singye Wangchuk handed over the powers of daily governance to a Council of Ministers thusinitiating the democratic process in the Himalayan country.
Thinley said Namgyal will "don the Raven Crown and formally assume the embodiment of the Supreme Protector -- protector of the nation's security, guardian of the Constitution and the inspiration for Gross NationalHappiness".
The second day of the celebrations on November 7 shall comprise colourful cultural programmes performed by the people from different regions and cultural backgrounds, including organisations of the royal government and threeservices.
The celebration on November 8 shall be more informalwith variety of games and competitions, Thinley said.
The dates were chosen by "three enlightened astrologers after studying the stars and the King then granted his approval", he said. PTI ZMN
"We, the Bhutanese, are indeed a truly blessed people," Prime Minister Jigme Y. Thinley told reporters afterannouncing the date of the historic occasion.
"We look forward to the celebrations of the coronation, an event that will ensure the continued unity, harmony, and peace in our kingdom, usher in a new era that will further enhance our socio-economic prosperity, re-insure our political stability and reinforce our constitutional democracy," Thinleysaid.
"It will be an event that will radiate the creation of more opportunities for our people to pursue happiness throughthe goal of Gross National Happiness," he said.
The transition, according to the prime minister, symbolises the continuity of enlightened guidance from the'golden throne'.
The coronation ceremony will take place at Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of the king and a summer residence of the central monkbody, on November 6.
Namgyal will grant an audience to the people in theafternoon at Tshechu Pang, the ceremonial ground.
This will be followed by another two days of celebrationsat the Changlimithang stadium here.
In 2006, former king Jigme Singye Wangchuk abdicated the throne in favour of Namgyel. Since then Namgyal has been carrying responsibilities of the monarchy that saw Bhutan electing its first democratic government under Thinley andadopting the Constitution that confers power on the people.
In 2001, former king Jigme Singye Wangchuk handed over the powers of daily governance to a Council of Ministers thusinitiating the democratic process in the Himalayan country.
Thinley said Namgyal will "don the Raven Crown and formally assume the embodiment of the Supreme Protector -- protector of the nation's security, guardian of the Constitution and the inspiration for Gross NationalHappiness".
The second day of the celebrations on November 7 shall comprise colourful cultural programmes performed by the people from different regions and cultural backgrounds, including organisations of the royal government and threeservices.
The celebration on November 8 shall be more informalwith variety of games and competitions, Thinley said.
The dates were chosen by "three enlightened astrologers after studying the stars and the King then granted his approval", he said. PTI ZMN
