1968, Tashichho Dzong 10 Bhutanese chhertum

1968, Tashichhoedzong

1968, Tashichho Dzong 10 Bhutanese chhertum

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Tashichhoedzong

Tashichhoedzong བཀྲ་ཤིས་ཆོས་རྫོང is a Buddhist monastery and fortress on the northern edge of the city of Thimpu in Bhutan, on the western bank of the Wang Chu. It has traditionally been the seat of the Druk Desi (or "Dharma Raja"), the head of Bhutan's civil government, an office which has been combined with the kingship since the creation of the monarchy in 1907, and summer capital of the country.[1]

"It was built by the first Dharma Raja, who also founded the Lho-drukpa sect of Buddhism, which has remained the distinctive sect of Bhutan. The correct transliteration of the vernacular name—Bkrashis-chhos-rdzong, meaning "the fortress of auspicious doctrine"—is, according to Dr. Graham Sandberg, Tashichhoidzong...."[2]

The main structure of the whitewashed building is two-storied with three-storied towers at each of the four corners topped by triple-tiered golden roofs. There is also a large central tower or utse.

The original Thimphu dzong (the Dho-Ngyen Dzong, or Blue Stone Dzong) was built in 1216 by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa where Dechen Phodrang now stands above Thimphu. Soon after, Lama Phajo Drukgom Shigpo, who first brought the Drukpa Kagyulineage to Bhutan, took it over.

In 1641 Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal acquired it from Lama Phajo's descendants, but soon finding it too small, he built another one, known as the lower Dzong for the administration, keeping the older one for the monks. The original dzong was destroyed by fire in 1771 and everything was moved to the lower one which was expanded then, and again by the 13th Druk Desi (1744-1763), and also in 1866. It was damaged during an earthquake in 1897 and rebuilt in 1902. King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck had it completely renovated and enlarged over five years after he moved the capital to Thimpu in 1952 in traditional style using neither nails nor written plans.

It has been the seat of Bhutan's government since 1952 and presently houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance. Other government departments are housed in buildings nearby. West of the dzong is a small tower of Ney Khang Lhakhang which houses a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and protective deities.[3][4] In 1953 the royal family took up residence in the newly built

1969, UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE membership 45-chetrum Bhutan MN H

1969, UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE

UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE membership 45-chetrum Bhutan 1969 MN H

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Universal Postal Union

The Universal Postal Union (UPU, French: Union postale universelle) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies among member nations, in addition to the worldwide postal system. The UPU contains four bodies consisting of the Congress, the Council of Administration (CA), the Postal Operations Council (POC) and the International Bureau (IB). It also oversees two cooperatives including the Telematics and EMS Cooperatives respectively. Each member agrees to the same terms for conducting international postal duties. The UPU’s headquarters are located in Bern, Switzerland.

French is the official language of the UPU. English was added as a working language in 1994. The majority of the UPU's documents and publications – including its flagship magazine, Union Postale - are available in the United Nations' official languages.

1971, Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 2 cheytrum Bhutan MN H

Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 

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Wangdiphodrang Wandiphodrang or Wangdi, in short, is another valley at an altitude of 1,300 meters in the western Bhutan about half an hour further south from Punakha a three hours’ drive (70km) southeast of Thimpu. This ancient town lies at the confluence of the Mo Chu and Tang Chu rivers. The valley is comparatively warmer than others, so the royal family of Bhutan also makes their stay at Wangdiphodrang during winter. The Wangdiphodrang Dzong is considered to be the most picturesque of all Dzongs in Bhutan.The founder of Bhutan Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built the Dzong in 1638 on a hilltop at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu Rivers. The Wangdue Festival is celebrated here in the autumn. The Dzong is open for visitors during Wangduephodrang Tsechu Festival. The Wanngdue region is famous for bamboo and stone artifacts. Bhutan’s biggest Nyingmapa monastery, the Gangtey Gompa, lies on the way from Wangdi to Tongsa. A two hours’ drive from Wangdue Phodrang takes to glacial valley of Phobjikha at an altitude around 3,000 meters. Bhutan Government has declared the valley as a conserved region under the Black Mountain Conservation Area. The species found in the valley include barking deer, wild boar, sambar, Himalayan black bear, leopard, red fox, and the migratory birds from Tibet such as cranes which come to the valley in the winter. The Wangdiphodrang region observes a typically windy climate. The villagers enjoy playing their local sports, the archery competition.

1971, Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 3 cheytrum Bhutan MN H

monastery of Wangdiphodrang 

Bhutan monastery of Wangdiphodrang 3 cheytrum Bhutan 1971 MN H

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Wangdiphodrang

Wandiphodrang or Wangdi, in short, is another valley at an altitude of 1,300 meters in the western Bhutan about half an hour further south from Punakha a three hours’ drive (70km) southeast of Thimpu. This ancient town lies at the confluence of the Mo Chu and Tang Chu rivers. The valley is comparatively warmer than others, so the royal family of Bhutan also makes their stay at Wangdiphodrang during winter. The Wangdiphodrang Dzong is considered to be the most picturesque of all Dzongs in Bhutan.The founder of Bhutan Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built the Dzong in 1638 on a hilltop at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu Rivers. The Wangdue Festival is celebrated here in the autumn. The Dzong is open for visitors during Wangduephodrang Tsechu Festival.

The Wanngdue region is famous for bamboo and stone artifacts. Bhutan’s biggest Nyingmapa monastery, the Gangtey Gompa, lies on the way from Wangdi to Tongsa. A two hours’ drive from Wangdue Phodrang takes to glacial valley of Phobjikha at an altitude around 3,000 meters. Bhutan Government has declared the valley as a conserved region under the Black Mountain Conservation Area. The species found in the valley include barking deer, wild boar, sambar, Himalayan black bear, leopard, red fox, and the migratory birds from Tibet such as cranes which come to the valley in the winter.

The Wangdiphodrang region observes a typically windy climate. The villagers enjoy playing their local sports, the archery competition.

1971, Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 4 cheytrum Bhutan MN H

Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 

Bhutan Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 4 cheytrum Bhutan 1971 MN H

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Wangdiphodrang

Wandiphodrang or Wangdi, in short, is another valley at an altitude of 1,300 meters in the western Bhutan about half an hour further south from Punakha a three hours’ drive (70km) southeast of Thimpu. This ancient town lies at the confluence of the Mo Chu and Tang Chu rivers. The valley is comparatively warmer than others, so the royal family of Bhutan also makes their stay at Wangdiphodrang during winter. The Wangdiphodrang Dzong is considered to be the most picturesque of all Dzongs in Bhutan.The founder of Bhutan Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built the Dzong in 1638 on a hilltop at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu Rivers. The Wangdue Festival is celebrated here in the autumn. The Dzong is open for visitors during Wangduephodrang Tsechu Festival.

The Wanngdue region is famous for bamboo and stone artifacts. Bhutan’s biggest Nyingmapa monastery, the Gangtey Gompa, lies on the way from Wangdi to Tongsa. A two hours’ drive from Wangdue Phodrang takes to glacial valley of Phobjikha at an altitude around 3,000 meters. Bhutan Government has declared the valley as a conserved region under the Black Mountain Conservation Area. The species found in the valley include barking deer, wild boar, sambar, Himalayan black bear, leopard, red fox, and the migratory birds from Tibet such as cranes which come to the valley in the winter.

The Wangdiphodrang region observes a typically windy climate. The villagers enjoy playing their local sports, the archery competition.

1971, Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 5 cheytrum Bhutan MN H

Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 

Bhutan Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 5 cheytrum Bhutan 1971 MNH

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Wangdiphodrang

Wandiphodrang or Wangdi, in short, is another valley at an altitude of 1,300 meters in the western Bhutan about half an hour further south from Punakha a three hours’ drive (70km) southeast of Thimpu. This ancient town lies at the confluence of the Mo Chu and Tang Chu rivers. The valley is comparatively warmer than others, so the royal family of Bhutan also makes their stay at Wangdiphodrang during winter. The Wangdiphodrang Dzong is considered to be the most picturesque of all Dzongs in Bhutan.The founder of Bhutan Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built the Dzong in 1638 on a hilltop at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu Rivers. The Wangdue Festival is celebrated here in the autumn. The Dzong is open for visitors during Wangduephodrang Tsechu Festival.

The Wanngdue region is famous for bamboo and stone artifacts. Bhutan’s biggest Nyingmapa monastery, the Gangtey Gompa, lies on the way from Wangdi to Tongsa. A two hours’ drive from Wangdue Phodrang takes to glacial valley of Phobjikha at an altitude around 3,000 meters. Bhutan Government has declared the valley as a conserved region under the Black Mountain Conservation Area. The species found in the valley include barking deer, wild boar, sambar, Himalayan black bear, leopard, red fox, and the migratory birds from Tibet such as cranes which come to the valley in the winter.

The Wangdiphodrang region observes a typically windy climate. The villagers enjoy playing their local sports, the archery competition.

1971, Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 10 cheytrum Bhutan

Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 

Bhutan Monastery of Wangdiphodrang 10 cheytrum Bhutan 

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Wangdiphodrang

Wandiphodrang or Wangdi, in short, is another valley at an altitude of 1,300 meters in the western Bhutan about half an hour further south from Punakha a three hours’ drive (70km) southeast of Thimpu. This ancient town lies at the confluence of the Mo Chu and Tang Chu rivers. The valley is comparatively warmer than others, so the royal family of Bhutan also makes their stay at Wangdiphodrang during winter. The Wangdiphodrang Dzong is considered to be the most picturesque of all Dzongs in Bhutan.The founder of Bhutan Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal built the Dzong in 1638 on a hilltop at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu Rivers. The Wangdue Festival is celebrated here in the autumn. The Dzong is open for visitors during Wangduephodrang Tsechu Festival.

The Wanngdue region is famous for bamboo and stone artifacts. Bhutan’s biggest Nyingmapa monastery, the Gangtey Gompa, lies on the way from Wangdi to Tongsa. A two hours’ drive from Wangdue Phodrang takes to glacial valley of Phobjikha at an altitude around 3,000 meters. Bhutan Government has declared the valley as a conserved region under the Black Mountain Conservation Area. The species found in the valley include barking deer, wild boar, sambar, Himalayan black bear, leopard, red fox, and the migratory birds from Tibet such as cranes which come to the valley in the winter.

The Wangdiphodrang region observes a typically windy climate. The villagers enjoy playing their local sports, the archery competition.