SARBHANG

Written by M.B. Subba, Gelephu

Feb 03, 2009: Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck inaugurated the Sarpang Zangdopelri Monastery yesterday. Her Majesty the Queen Mother was received in Chipdrel ceremony by the minister for information and communications, Lyonpo Nanda Lal Rai among other officials from the capital.

Sarpang Dzongda Dasho Sangay Thinley, Gelephu Dungpa Tenzin Thinley, Gelephu NA member Prem Kumar Gurung, Sarpang NC member Karma Donnen Wangdi and other officials were present at the inauguration ceremony.

The Monastery, which is located about a kilometre from Sarpang Dzong, is a beautiful monument in the dzongkhag. People from all walks of life gathered to attend the inauguration ceremony. Sarpang Monastic Body along with the Lam Neten presided over the consecration ceremony.

Her Majesty the Queen mother served lunch for the people gathered at the inauguration ceremony.

Her Majesty also met the armed force personnel and their family members to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS on 1 February and advocated the importance of under going pap-smear tests and family planning. Her Majesty is on a four day advocacy tour in the dzongkhag.

The inauguration ceremony was followed by cultural programme by the dzongkhag dancers.

Source: Bhutan Today

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