Coronation Day of 5th Druk Gyalpo

Coronation Day-The Public Holiday

Source: Coronation of the king of Bhutan-2008

Annually, Bhutan celebrates the Coronation Day of Druk Gyalpo. Since the day was marked as a public holiday, it's considers as one of the major holidays in Bhutan. The fourth Druk Gyalpo's Coronation Day was celebrated on every June 2nd before his abdication of golden throne in 2006.  In memory, people can still remember his glorious reigned and the time spent together. The Coronation Day of fifth Druk Gyalpo falls on November 1st since on 6th of November 2008, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk was crowned as the fifth king of Bhutan in a sacred and intimate ceremony in the Serthri Namgay Khangzang (the Supreme Golden Throne Room) in the Tashichhodzong. His Majesty the fourth king transferred the golden throne to his son in the mandate of practice and experience of ruling the nation with immense of dedication. During the day people found new radiance and with profuse expectation, offered prayers and Tashi Khadhars to their king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk. 

In the last 7 years, the dreams and aspirations of the people and the vision of fourth Druk Gyalpo have been fulfilled beyond all expectations after His Majesty became the fifth king. Through his wise and selfless leadership and the sacrifices and hard work has created a unique and special nation – a jewel of the earth. Today, we refer him as a true people's monarch of our time.

This year on his Coronation Day, I too join with the whole nation celebrating the day by reciting humble prayers and offering butter lamps for the safety of His Majesty's good health and long life. In our small way in the College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, Lobesa the trainees and staffs joined together by making their sincerest prayers to His Majesty. After, as a tribute various songs and dances were performed on the courtyard closing the day with Trashi Laybey. On this occasion, we heartily wish that the people & nation continue to bask in the wisdom and magnanimity of His Majesty for all the times to come. May Dragon country protect by the guardian deities under your glorious reign where prosperity, happiness and peace flourish in the Kingdom ever.
Happy Coronation Day and Trashi Delak!