The destiny seems blurred when the historic
edifice was reduced to rumbles by fire within hours. The nation was shocked and
startled; the people shed their tears in agony and the only hopes were for the
reconstruction of a new fortress, which is going to be a herculean task.
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However, with the blessings from almighty and
guardian deities; with the munificent and reassuring guidance of His Majesty
the King and with the profound faith and dedication by the people of the
spiritual Bhutan, the blurred destiny is now giving way to a great achievement-
The Unity of the Sovereignty.
When Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel contemplated of
building a fortress on the ridge resembling a sleeping elephant more than three
centuries ago, his vision was to unite the entire Drukyul under one reign and
so did the vision turned into a successful mission. And today, when due to
multifarious perceptions in human minds cause a diversion in society in the
ever metamorphosing world, once again, Bhutan is reminded of the strength of
unity by losing the age old preserved edifice to fire.
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| on the fateful day of June 24, 2012. |
Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation has
made a noble initiative of raising funds for the reconstruction of Wangdue
Phodrang Dzong, by offering a platform for the devoted citizens from every nook
and cannery whereby they can make their offering in both cash and kind. Those who
could afford have contributed in lakhs, and those who could not made their
little own gestures. There were instances where the age old preserved jewelry of
the family being donated to for the welfare of dzong construction and there are
pledges and promises made by others to contribute more during the event of
dzong construction. These events through LIVE broadcasting by BBS have
tremendously moved the confused nationals to higher level of unity which none
of the world saw in their history.
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Today, as BBS presented the total collection of
over Nu. 60 million to the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs at the closing
ceremony of their fund collection drive, our people would be deeply humbled to
have made their little efforts for the reconstruction of mighty Wangdue
Phodrang Dzong. People have been deeply obliged to BBS for the giant step taken
that they have taken for the welfare of nation.
May there be a steady Resurrection of the great
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong.
Nice post, bro. I am touched too. I watched a part of the live programme of the closing ceremony. Hats off to the BBS and the people of Bhutan who really have deep national sentiments and unity! May Wangdue Dzong see its glory days once again!
ReplyDeleteYeah bro. The initiative taken by the BBS was an exemplary one for such a great cause.
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