December 11: His Majesty the King inaugurated the Trongsa Ta Dzong Museum yesterday. The museum is dedicated to the monarchs of the kingdom.
Their Royal Highnesses Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck were also present at the inauguration.
Though it was a cold morning, His Majesty the King and their Royal Highnesses Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck walked from the Thruepang Palace to the Trongsa Ta Dzong museum.
Along the way, thousands of people waited in line burning aromatic herbs and incense, holding flowers and waving the national flag. His Majesty the King interacted with the people stopping every now and then to talk to the people or hold their hands.
From the Trongsa dzong, His Majesty the King was led to the Ta Dzong in traditional chipdrel procession. His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley unveiled the dedication plaque at the entrance gate. Also present at the opening, Christian Mazal and Mrs Marie Christine Weinberger from the Austrian Coordination Office.
At the north tower, His Majesty the King was offered marchang and zhudrel. His Majesty the King then visited the museum galleries along with their royal highnesses, the Prime Minister, members of the parliament and other senior government officials.
The inauguration was also attended by Dzongkhag officials from Trongsa, Bumthang, Zhemgang and hundreds of people from Mangde Tsho Zhi including students.
Following the inauguration His Majesty visited the Trongsa Chhoeste Dzong. His Majesty the King also hosted a tokha for the people of Mangde-Tsho-Zhi.
Situated strategically above the Trongsa dzong, the Ta Dzong served as the watch tower for centuries. It was built by Choeje Minjur Tempa in 1652.
The museum will focus on the history of the monarchy, which had its cradle in Trongsa and the history of the Trongsa dzong.
The museum is equipped with state of the art technology and includes a media room where visitors can watch a documentary programme on the history of the monarchy.
The Ta Dzong was renovated and converted as a museum at a cost of Nu. 97 millions with funds from the Austrian government. The museum is dedicated to the coronation and centenary celebrations.
Rare and precious artifacts on display
The Ta Dzong or the Tower of Trongsa Museum was renovated as state of the art museum dedicated to the Monarchs of Bhutan. The museum has total of eleven galleries styled along the National Museum in Paro. One gallery is fully dedicated to the history of Kings of the Wangchuck dynasty.
There is also a gallery which showcases the history and the religious significance of Trongsa Chhoetse Dzong.
The 300-year-old monument will showcase some of the rare and priceless artifacts of the Kingdom. These include the statues built in the 17th century to Bhutan’s rare royal possessions.
On display were the first King’s Namza, the Raven Crown and Sword of Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyel and the 3rd King. A Radio presented by an American businessman to the 3rd King in the 1950s is also on display.
One of the galleries has the robe of Yongzin Ngagi Wangchuk with his Drilbu and Dorjee from the 16th century. The museum will show case over 200 artifacts which are centuries old.
The museum has total of 11 galleries styled along the National Museum in Paro.
The Ta-Dzong has two Lhakhangs – one for the legendary Gesar of Ling and the other houses the future Buddha Maitriya.
According to the Museum curator, the Ta Dzong, will serve as the educational institution through display of artifacts and exhibitions.
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Their Royal Highnesses Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck were also present at the inauguration.
Though it was a cold morning, His Majesty the King and their Royal Highnesses Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck walked from the Thruepang Palace to the Trongsa Ta Dzong museum.
Along the way, thousands of people waited in line burning aromatic herbs and incense, holding flowers and waving the national flag. His Majesty the King interacted with the people stopping every now and then to talk to the people or hold their hands.
From the Trongsa dzong, His Majesty the King was led to the Ta Dzong in traditional chipdrel procession. His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley unveiled the dedication plaque at the entrance gate. Also present at the opening, Christian Mazal and Mrs Marie Christine Weinberger from the Austrian Coordination Office.
At the north tower, His Majesty the King was offered marchang and zhudrel. His Majesty the King then visited the museum galleries along with their royal highnesses, the Prime Minister, members of the parliament and other senior government officials.
The inauguration was also attended by Dzongkhag officials from Trongsa, Bumthang, Zhemgang and hundreds of people from Mangde Tsho Zhi including students.
Following the inauguration His Majesty visited the Trongsa Chhoeste Dzong. His Majesty the King also hosted a tokha for the people of Mangde-Tsho-Zhi.
Situated strategically above the Trongsa dzong, the Ta Dzong served as the watch tower for centuries. It was built by Choeje Minjur Tempa in 1652.
The museum will focus on the history of the monarchy, which had its cradle in Trongsa and the history of the Trongsa dzong.
The museum is equipped with state of the art technology and includes a media room where visitors can watch a documentary programme on the history of the monarchy.
The Ta Dzong was renovated and converted as a museum at a cost of Nu. 97 millions with funds from the Austrian government. The museum is dedicated to the coronation and centenary celebrations.
Rare and precious artifacts on display
The Ta Dzong or the Tower of Trongsa Museum was renovated as state of the art museum dedicated to the Monarchs of Bhutan. The museum has total of eleven galleries styled along the National Museum in Paro. One gallery is fully dedicated to the history of Kings of the Wangchuck dynasty.
There is also a gallery which showcases the history and the religious significance of Trongsa Chhoetse Dzong.
The 300-year-old monument will showcase some of the rare and priceless artifacts of the Kingdom. These include the statues built in the 17th century to Bhutan’s rare royal possessions.
On display were the first King’s Namza, the Raven Crown and Sword of Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyel and the 3rd King. A Radio presented by an American businessman to the 3rd King in the 1950s is also on display.
One of the galleries has the robe of Yongzin Ngagi Wangchuk with his Drilbu and Dorjee from the 16th century. The museum will show case over 200 artifacts which are centuries old.
The museum has total of 11 galleries styled along the National Museum in Paro.
The Ta-Dzong has two Lhakhangs – one for the legendary Gesar of Ling and the other houses the future Buddha Maitriya.
According to the Museum curator, the Ta Dzong, will serve as the educational institution through display of artifacts and exhibitions.
www.bbs.com.bt
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