Every Bhutanese will remember this unfortunate day…it
is the day when one of our histories got burnt to ashes. It is really heart
breaking news. Wangdue Phodrang Dzong was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in
1638. The moment I heard about the news, my heart just sank…I hoped it to be a rumor
but sadly it was an unfortunate fact. The location of the Dzong, which once
proved to be a safe place, especially during the wars, now turned out to be a hindrance
for the fire fighters. As I write this article the fire is still destroying the
remaining part of the Dzong.
 |
| Picture I took of the Dzong in September 2010, obviously before the fire |
I am sure the Dzong will be rebuilt, but to me, the
Dzong that’s been burnt can never be replaced because it’s the structure that will
be rebuilt but now the history sadly changes…so it is really breaking my heart.
The only good news is the important religious texts were not destroyed in the
fire.
Here are some of
the pictures that were taken by some of the witnesses. I took it from facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/groups/111684952250172/)
hey Chris, i did follow ur blog but i couldn't rely write my country's name and my url in ur blog...i got confused :) and thanks so much for following my blog :)
ReplyDeleteHello from France
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to welcome you!
Your blog is accepted in the Bhutan in a minute!
My congratulations for your blog and photos! this is to know your country, located far from Europe
On the right side with the books of green! You will find the country with the names of blogs by Country
Invite your friends to join us in the "directory"
The creation of this new blog "directory", allow a rapprochement between different countries, knowledge of different cultures and share traditions.et us different passions, fashion, paintings, crafts, cooking, photography, poetry and so be able to find in different countries in other people with similar passions.
We are fortunate to be on the Blogspot platform that offers the opportunity to speak to the world.
The more people and more opportunities that will, yes, I confess, I need people to know this blog!
You are in some way the Ambassador of this blog and your Country.
This is not a personal blog, I create for all to enjoy
It is you also have to make known after your contacts and friends in your blog domain, the success of this blog, depends all Participants.
So during your next comments with your friends ask them to come in the 'Directory' by joining in joining in our comments:
*** I am in the directory come join me! http://world-directory-sweetmelody.blogspot.com/ ***
You want this directory is more important? help me to make it grow
Your blog is in the list Bhutan I hope this list will grow very quickly
Regards
Chris
We ask that you follow our blog and place a badge of your choice has to know the "directory" to your friends to put on your blog
http://nsm05.casimages.com/img/2012/03/19/120319072128505749603643.gif
http://nsm05.casimages.com/img/2012/03/24/1203240217091250289621842.png
http://nsm05.casimages.com/img/2012/03/28/120328020518505749640557.gif
http://nsm05.casimages.com/img/2012/03/26/1203260602581250289633006.gif
If you wish to know the blog of your friends, send me their urls
Hi !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures from a beautiful country, but a sad happening you describe here. Have a nice summer, greetings from Norway !
thanks so much! there are lots to show and hopefully i will update soon ^_^ thanks again.
ReplyDeleteUn pezzo di storia che va distrutta per sempre, un vero disastro!! una buona giornata a te...ciao
ReplyDeletethanks for your concern!
ReplyDelete