Haaps and Parops will remember this Lomba for years to come. This year, they are celebrating the Lomba with His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen.
Lomba is celebrated as the New Year by the Haaps and Parops.
As the entourage arrived in Haa, Their Majesties were received by the monks of the Haa rabdey at the Lhakhang Karpo where the royal couple stopped briefly to offer prayers.
His Majesty is visiting Haa and Paro to assess the reconstruction of houses damaged by the September 18 earthquake.
His Majesty and Her Majesty then joined the people of Jangkakha village in Bji Geog.
Speaking to the people, His Majesty said he was happy to be in Haa as they celebrate Lomba.
“As you plan your new house, I would like to remind you about the importance of maintaining the traditional architecture. I have always cherished my visits here because of the beautiful houses that reflect our age-old culture and traditions,”
His Majesty also reminded the people that the earthquake in September will make the people and the government more prepared.
The people expressed their gratitude to His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen for celebrating Lomba with them.
His Majesty the King also took part in traditional games like Khuru and Soksum.
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