Great work!
M proud to be a Bhutanese.......

Our Country, Our Joys,Our Kings,Our Pride.

I believe this interesting country is also the first to ban the use and sale of tobacco.

Before attending Oxford, the new king of Bhutan attended and graduated in 1999 from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA. Big story in the central Mass. newspapers!

# 2 says it all:

It's GOOD to be the King! ;)

wahh wish i was in bhutan to celebrate coronation too
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Having visited Bhutan a few years ago, as discussions were beginning about adopting a constitution and instituting democracy -- much to the the consternation of the average people I talked with -- it was wonderful to see vivid photos of the transition. The Fourth King seems to be very wise in passing on the throne as a gesture to the future of Bhutan. I have never visited a country more at peace with itself, more responsive to its people and environment, or more charming in its interwoven history and myth. Thanks for the photos!

M REALLY HAPPY THAT M AN " BHUTANESE" N GOT TO CELEBRATE THE CORONATION OF OUR NEW KING. MAY LONG LIVE OUR KING!

#22 Why is everyone showing their back to the king , except the lady who is accepting the gifts?

Long live let Bhutan remain untainted by the consumerism of the West. They have pioneered the introduction of Gross National Happiness as a replacement for GDP. Something that the West perhaps should be thinking about in these unfortunate times.

A Starbucks and McDonald's?? Damn!!! (In reference to comment # 9)

Fascinating place, pictures and politics! What if America decided that the spiritual grace of its citizens was its greatest value?! What if we did without waiting for our government to lead us, the people leading the government by example? What a concept! We're in hell right now and Bhutan and Obama, who lead a gracious campaign, never stooping lowly, are reminders of what we can rise to! American would have to change its god from money to Divinity.

These are new times with new approaches to old ways and deeds. Let freedom ring! Ashay!

The Bhutanese have a decent idea, a "Gross National Happiness index", which might be made to work for America. However, we need to keep the separation of church and state in mind here. That means an index of spiritual (or psychological) happiness may not regard any one religion as supreme over any other. However, that being said, I see no problem with the idea of making a happiness index.

...ya bhutantimes.. BIG LIKE ELVIS.. He just can't say 'No' though..i saw.. He is too nice... so.. be gentle on Him LONG LIVE OUR KING

m proud to be a Bhutanese. and the speech that our 5th Druk gyalpo gave us on 7th novemember really touched my heart, infact m sure it deed touch the heart of all the Bhutanese.I get inspired by our 5th Druk Gyalpo. thank you , thank you. thank you and thank you so much. and Tashi Delek.

"like something out of a movie or fantasy book" -- people please wake up. The government of Bhutan is listed among the top ten human rights abusers in the world, for their ethnic cleansing of Southern Bhutanese of Nepali (Hindu) origin. Currently over 100,000 are still in refugee camps and even the UNHC has given up on trying to help them them get back home.

Thanks a ton for the awesome pictures!...As much as I pity myself for not being able to be back in Bhutan for the celebrations, I pity Suzanne for her inconsiderate remarks. The use of the term 'refugee' was not apt. One cannot become a 'refugee' in ones home country. Who wouldn't like to live in ones home country? The fact is, Bhutan was never colonized, have a distinct identity and like most countries, has its own share of immigration concern as it enjoys better living standard. Please visit Bhutan to help/awaken yourself. Trust me, it works! I will be more than happy to host you so that the planet will have one less ignorant being. Meanwhile, let us all continue to enjoy the auspicious moment. Much Happiness~

Thanks for the beautiful photos!

i consider myself fortunate to have lived through this experience of coronation of our 5th King as a much older matured person, n also had the privelege to attend our 4th Druk Gyalpo's coronation in 1974 as a young class 1 student. It's a humbling experience n reminds us as Bhutanese, we can only prevail by keeping our heritage, culture n rich traditions alive, also striving to keep abreast of the modernizations taking place, the moving speech delivered by our His Majesty is a call to us all Bhutanese. The gallery presented here is extraordinary n a tribute to our nation. Thank you so much from all of us.

WE ARE SO HAPPY B'COZ BHUTAN IS A MEMBER OF SAARC COUNTRIES AND THE CORONATION IS A FORERUNNER OF GOOD THINGS TO HAPPEN IN BHUTAN. WE WISH THE KING AND THE BHUTANESE GOD-SPEED.

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Dear Great new king
.I am so very happy to the new king I wish the king and the bhutanese are very lucky to have a wonderful king

i think bhutanese people are th most fortunate people in this planet under the wise leadership of his majesty the king.. i wish i was there to witness the coronation at the national stadium..
wis you a very happy and long life.. you really inspired me.. and thanks for the great pictures..

yah great pictures.. i would like to go there once before i die....i heard alot about this small beautifull and peaceful country..
god bless the new king........

Long live the new king, I think bhutanese people are the most fortunate people in the world have a good majesty the king and I know the new king very live and help the bhutanese people have a better life

Long live His Majesty the fifth king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. WE, the bhutanese people know that our country will grow strong and happy under your regime.
Best Wishes from all the bhutanese people around the world.

If there is one peaceful place it is home and it is because we have a wonderful leader. We ,Bhutanese ,enjoyed peace and happiness under the regime of our 4th king Jigme Singye Wangchuck .THANK YOU Your Majesty for all the sacrifices you have made.We are proud of you.
I would like to wish our New King, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck,all the best.We love him as much as we love his father because we have all the faith that he is going to be a great ruler too.
The Pictures are stunning..great work.Thank you

thanks for sharing our kings photo in web site
i wish u happy day

i know being a bhutanese what bhtan is.and every body will know what bhutan is, if they happen to visit bhutan.what ever the cornation completed with great success with the blessing of the god and good fortune of the people of bhutan.

i know bhutan is the most wonderful country i the world.hope this will continue till the world ends .
love you king, love you bhutan

long live the people's king jigme!

In my simple opinion #10 is THE picture in this series. Iam into peoplefotography as well and this one definitely shows what it's all about!

#12 show an awesome fablelike place but lacks in features of skill using a camera.

LONG LIVE THE KING JIGME ........

nice place, nice people .... I love Bhutan

Nice and great picture. Long live our selfless beloved Kings of Bhutan.

Such inspiring words from our majestic gave us the strenght to contribute to our country. we all follow you to bring new change and developement with peace and happiness.

Long Live Our King...Pelden Drukpa..GYELO..GYELO..GYELO

Long live the new king of Bhutan. I love you as much as my king. I love you since y ou were the little prince and I still love you forever. I am looking forward to hearing from you . Also, most Thai people love you dearly. I am your fan club . Yours Majesty, From Mrs.Panwipa Boonnin,Thailand.

Nice youngest King of the wold and happy people. Expecting nice queen in meantime.

What a fine and inspirational soul is the new King. His first official address - "I will never rule you as a king. I will protect you as a parent, care for you as a brother and serve you as a son. I shall give you everything and keep nothing. I shall live such a life as a good human being that you may find it worthy to serve as an example for your children. I have no personal goals other than to fulfill your hopes and aspirations. I shall always serve you, day and night, in the spirit of kindness, justice and equality." - should be beamed around the World for all to see and know of him.

Long Live the King!

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you are is king of bhutan. you throug us from country. and I heat you ok

So beautiful pictures of the most beautiful country and souls in the world, I've always wanted to live there and I'm still trying!

we,the bhutanes are very fortunate to have two kings who look after us like their own children.i just want to wish them the worlds happiness...long live our great kings.PALDEN DRUKPA LHA GALO!!!!!!

Long Live the Kings of Bhutan! I was there to witness this event. It's the most wonderful moment for all Bhutanese and lucky me. We all love you , your beautiful country and your people very much. I know Bhutan's in good hands because good people live there. Please keep Bhutan this way forever!

Great pictures, thanks for sharing and keep them coming...

ulr the pictures are fantisic

Fabulastic!!

I always wanted to go to other countries and found other countries very nice and amazing, but i forgot to look at my own country. Now that i m in another country, oh, how much i miss my country. long live my kings.

I love my kings and my country......
thanks for sharing the pictures here.....i missed this historic events, but your picture made me satisfied..oh provocative,,,,
Long Live Our Beloved Kings

post 14: why dont u go and take those photographs urself, this is a site for the coronation pictures.. not unnecessary bitterness.

post 70: some may have been southern bhutanese but majority were illegal immigrants. and dont talk about ethnic cleansing, there is still very much a southern bhutanese population in bhutan. and these are the ones with valid documents proving their citizenship. heck- there are even two southern bhutanese ministers in the newly elect govt. so dont talk about discimination and human rights.

and to no 94: dont be 'heatin' :)

Thank for all these wonderful photographs that help relive such a historic event .

Thanks for the beautiful pictures. I feel it should be the Bhutanese websites to give these kind of pictures not otherwise so that our people in other country could get one. Shame to the Bhutanese media.

Millions of thanks to boston.com for bringing out such a beautiful pictures of our 5th King, we Bhutanese are very lucky to have a such nice and kind hearted King.

Long live our beloved King.

thank u so much for posting this pictures here.. it is really lovely and the best picture i have ever seen from Bhutan... thanks again to this people who have done this job...

it was really delightful to see all these potriats....it was truly amazin...PROUD TO CALL MASELF A BHUTANESE SOULY N WHOLY.....PELDEN DRUKPA ...LHA GYELO....

to my king, i pledge my loyalty and devotion.i have full faith in him that in his time we will move towards as a nation symbolising peace and simplicity.

for those who'd like to see some video coverage, you could visit www.kuzoo.net

bravo pour ses photos !!! merveilleux pays j'espere 2009 y aller pour le vivre enfin !!!! ce pays me fascine depuis pas mal de temps , de plus bouddhiste tout fait pour y aller apres la mongolie le bhoutan maintenant!!!!
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Awesome, fabulous, stunning.....keep it up. long live the kind, handsome, and charming king.

Thnx 4 da pics... they are really great

this is a follow up to post 108: here is a more direct link to the videos on the coronation:
http://www.kuzoo.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=942&Itemid=76

m proud to be bhutenese...long live my kings....gob bless bhutan(land of thunder dragon)

Hopefully the new King will treat all his citizens equally irrespective of their ethnicity and religion unlike his father Jigme Singye Wangchuck who made over 100,000 southern Bhutanese homeless overnight. Now he is denying that they are Bhutanese despite the fact that UNHCR has claimed that 99 % of them have documentary evidence to prove that they are Bhutanese. Those of us who have been following Bhutanese refugee story ,we are aware that USA has recently started to resettle the Bhutanese refugees whose first choice was to return to their homeland, Bhutan..

post 103: don't undermine the mandate of UNHCR by calling the refugees illegal immigrants for your convenience. UNHCR has been trusted with the task of scrutnizing the genuine refugees in order to protect and shelter them since early 1950s. UNHCR was not born yesterday. How come Bhutan's population figure shrunk from 1,000,000 to 700,000 in last two decades. If you check the record with UN offices you will find the population of Bhutan was at 1,000,000 in early 80s, currently according to the Bhutan Government the population stands at 800,000. What happened to 200,000 Bhutanese.???

Post 114 & 115: There are always people who like to take the opposing extreme view and some make a living from doing that. Good Luck! Maybe you are one or you are just one of those frustrated bunch who are not able to afford a trip of a lifetime to Bhutan. Please visit Bhutan and I will be more than glad to host anyone, to shed their ignorance. Uumm! I guess, I need not elaborate but I am unsure how many people actually consider UNHCR as a credible body. Of course one cannot deny their great work but however well intentioned they may be, I gather that, there are circumstances where they even amplify and make the situation worse. There are many lucrative jobs at stake and ones got to after all save ones source of livelihood and the six digit income by prolonging the task. Nobody is flawless, after all! Politicians get involved…tons of free food, clothing, money and things just get dirty. Bhutan carried out its major (professional) nationwide population census only in 2005 and the whole world except you, knows that the 1m figure is just a random hypothetical number submitted to the UN by the convincing visionary leaders when Bhutan chose to join the UN. Maybe it is just a number entered wrongly in the database by an intern who had a late night! Did you actually believe it? You must be kidding! I can’t emphasize enough…Bhutan and Bhutanese have their own distinct/unique identity and unlike most countries, it is not a nation founded by immigrants. I hope I have done justice to your post (thank you) and made you a wiser person. Your parents will observe this change in you right away and be proud of you. They will thank me. Thanks again to Boston Globe for compiling these awesome pictures and for providing an opportunity to help those misguided friends, one person at a time. Enjoy the weekend!!!

Thanks for exceptional pictures.We, Bhutanese are not allowed to take pictures of His Majesty the King and the royal family, only Bhutanese media like Kuensel is allowed with prior permission. I am disappointed I couldn't take pictures of this special occasion of my life time.

longlive the king

hey post 114 &115,
You seems to be a person who always sees negative in every things. Problem with you westerner is that you always seems to look for edges when there isn't one. There is a saying in Bhutanese that one shouldnot look for edges in the egg coz you wont be able to find one.
Our government is & was really kneen to solve this problem, even a delegation of High level verifying committee was formed & sent to the so called refugee camp to verify whether they are true Bhutanese citizens or an illegal immigrants from negihbouring India. Do you know what happened. the Committtee members were surrounded & & beaten up. So what elese can a country do, if the process of solving is not mutual. You cannot clap with one hand only. So analyze all this before u start yapping abt other country.
Any way thanks for such a lovely picture. It was really breath taking

I agree that these are stunning pictures of a beautiful people and place. I just recently heard about the Gross Happiness Index and was thoroughly intriqued - that index shines in the people's faces - we should all be so kind and unassuming.
Yet, I have also heard that there are many Bhutanese who are refugees - many now coming to the U.S. (60,000). The people who are coming here will have a very difficult time adjusting to such a mean-spirited, materialistic culture. What will happen to the children?

Bhutan is peaceful counrty. The bhutanese people know they are living in a land where troubles faced by outside world is about to approach its doorstep. Their belief in their religion, faith in their Kings, respect for their elders, love for motherland and prayers for all seinteint beings in world has protected who they are.
The coronation of the fifth King is greeted by all the bhutanese people as a reminder of how fortunate they are to be living in a world where troubles sprout in the blink of an eye.
Bhutan and its people not only want the world to look at them and think about the value of life and its presence in this world but also seek advice on how to share its harmony and gratitude of being born in this world. How to improve itself and others.They thank and bow down to all the encouragements they were given by the wellwishers.

Beautiful and breathtaking pictures. wonderful work.
Some times people just make stories about Bhutan without knowing even a bit of it and at times has been attacked for no reason. Bhutan is such a peace loving country. Seeing is believing. People who are of no good opinion of Bhutan should visit and discover oneself that one has been wrong all these while.

Beautiful and breathtaking pictures. wonderful work.
Some times people just make stories about Bhutan without knowing even a bit of it and at times has been attacked for no reason. Bhutan is such a peace loving country. Seeing is believing. People who are of no good opinion of Bhutan should visit and discover oneself that one has been wrong all these while.

This New king is kind of baby. I hate Bhutan Policy of Chasing Bhutanese to out of country.

i am very proud to be Bhutanese.....

let the sun of peace shine upon the peoples of bhutan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All said and done, of late Bhutan seems to be one of the few countries where things are happening the way a state should ideally function. The king at the helm of the state is committed, the newly established government is striving to the best it can, the people are humble and believe in nonviolence, corruption is being curbed to the extent possible, environment is pristine, culture is intact, people's happiness is being treated as the most important priority of the country by the government. Where on earth can we find these combinations. Hats off. I think we can learn a lot from Bhutan if this planet is to be a space for living.

No 70 & No. 114. The Bhutanese refugee crisis is very unfortunate. However there are very real and justifiable concerns being addressed here by the Bhutanese government: Firtsly, Most if not all of these refugees are of NEPALI, not ethnic DRUK (Bhutanese) language and heritage. Secondly, neighbouring Nepal has very recently experienced a Maoist coup d'etat. The so-called "Constituent Assembly elections" held in Nepal were the biggest farce so far in the 21st century. Only the Maoists were able to campaign without intimidation. Many of the Bhutanese refugees are known to have links with the Maoists. Small wonder then-their govt doesnt want them back. The Maoists want to export their revolution to Bhutan and India. and with only 700 000 people in Bhutan, this poses a real threat to this small Budhhist state.

I'm sure that he has a sweet soul, I wish him well. ♦

What can i say, it is very fantastic event! Actually i'm working in one of the earth station in Malaysia and required to broadcast this event to Tokyo starting from 6th Nov 08 to 8th Nov 08. A unique event that i ever seen. Very beautiful country in this world!

This are very beautiful pictures. I wish all the best to his magesty the king.

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These are wonderful pictures and all this is history now. We wish long live for our beloved King. Thanks for sharing all these moment with Bhutanese people.

Long Live His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Awesome Pictures and thanks for sharing

Cheers!
with loads of love and Prayer
From England

Congratulations!!!! I will cheer you up here.

I really love & proud of Bhutan's fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
I felt in love you at the first time I saw you on Thai TV. when you came here for our King's celebration. You made all Thai people impressed at you since that time.
Someday I can visit there.......I HOPE !!!!
With my forever Love , New King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

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Cool!Keep this web site as a rememberence.

I think the people bringing up the Terrorist/illegal Nepali immigrant issue are just beating a dead horse. The matter is resolved, with third party repartation from several generous countries. The ones shouting the loudest are the camp leaders, whose position comes from the illegal immigrant camps. Without the camps, their base of power is removed. This last shout from the Nepalese terrorist is the death throes that accompany failure.

I really love both our fourth and fifth king.I assure that we the Bhutanese people will continue enjoy unprecented peace and Happiness under the wise leader ship of our present king. I wish our king a very long life and may lots of fortunes and good omens happen in our country.

Bhutan never existed in my vocabulary until i read in Vancouver Sun that more volunteers are need to help refugees from Bhutan settle in their new country - Canada. and i am planning of volunteering to this cause so i researched on Bhutan but my searches led me to this page. there is limited info about Bhutan on the net so i want first-hand info from the Bhutanese themselves what exactly happened to their government. it seems to me Bhutan is the most peaceful country on this planet, those magnificent mountains, those gentle citizens on the pictures. i cannot imagine that refugees from Bhutan are coming to Canada. your new King is handsome, btw!!!

we love our king.....

My King is My God,My Parents,My Friend and Everything That is in Me. Time to come and time that has gone still brings the joy of being born as a Bhutanese.
I pray for thy peace and Joy forever.

r u people crazy??>??

he is the last king's son, and he rule the country because of the sperm come from the older king. and u people call this democracy????? no longer the power to the people!!!!!

what a bunch of nut case u people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

its a moment of happiness and lucky being in the celebration.long live our great king.....................

We are just a nice people ruled by the wise Wangchucks. Learning quite a lot from our neighboring country Nepal, you guys know their situation which got damaged by few ruthless people. I really feel sorry for our cousin Nepalese especially those living under poverty. I hope Nepalese will improve in the times to come and they also learn from Bhutan. My prayers for them.
Bhutanese are always faithful to each other. 1. People faithful to King and Govt 2. King faithful to People and Govt 3. Govt faithful to King and People (vice versa)

So lucky to be born in Bhutan. May our country defeat all the evils that are harming our country. "Long Live our beloved Kings, may peace last forever and Gross National Happiness enshrine over this Last Shangrila of the Earth."

King,may you always remember that to be human is to be alive! Blessed is your Parents,Trust in God! Enjoy your reign.

I LOVE MY KING AND MY COUNTRY,,,,

I love the old king , he looks very mercy !

It is good to see the coronation pictures.New king is laughing showing his teeth.Do you think that he is thinking about the people evicted by his father staying in the nepalese camp lamanting??????????? I DON'THINK

I wish my king for long life,
We the people of Bhutan will pray for you(King) day n night.
I love my young king

AS pure as a drop of water from the tip of mountains, AS rich as the sunshine lighting up the whole world, AS natural as the flow of rivers and as deep as the oceans, like an answer to every arousing question... just a glimpse of smile on his face melts down the hardest hate with much garce , so down he bends and so high his thoughts bring hopes and lasting wisdom... compassion and love to every sentient being, blessing the world through peace and making it worth living. thou give life to every saddened thought thee the red rose of every heart.. hard it is to live up the faith of every heart, for which , thou works days and night, spreading in every soul a spark of deserving ultimate happinesss, thou give our bhutan a heaven look .... may this world be enough fortunate, to get learned of wisdom and know you , for thou art is only to be encored and highlighted, AS it lead us to the ULTIMATE HAPPINESS,,,,, SO LONG LIVE OUR KING ,,,,I LOVE MY KING AND COUNTRY ,,,,,,,,

long live our king , for me you are everthing , god bliss our beloved king .

My good Wishes are always with King, I will wish to come to your country at least ones in my life, You Are Very Lucky To Become A king of such a beutifule Country.
BEST OF LUCK & GOD BLESS YOU

I really love & proud of Bhutan's fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.Bhutan is my neighbour country and most of our Indian cultural habits are still in force. Long live The Kind and the People of Bhutan!
With best wishes From L.K.Mathi, Chennai (Tamilnadu) India.

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He is the People's King! Too young and too wisely shouldering every responsibility. His first official address - "I will never rule you as a king. I will protect you as a parent, care for you as a brother and serve you as a son. I shall give you everything and keep nothing. I shall live such a life as a good human being that you may find it worthy to serve as an example for your children. I have no personal goals other than to fulfill your hopes and aspirations. I shall always serve you, day and night, in the spirit of kindness, justice and equality."
Bhutan recently experienced nature calamities, and to what is known as the King going out of his way to listen to his people's sufferings and problems, and in the event helping all his people from destitutue to happiness.
Hail to you, our beloved King, we love you so much! One nation, one people, gyelo pelden drukpa lha gyelo!

i always heard that Bhutan is beautiful and that it is the most peaceful nation, but i couldn't believe it unless i was out of the country. Seeing the world out of Bhutan i can bet my life that its the most peaceful and beautiful place in the world. i love my country and i have so much pride in me when i say that i am a Bhutanese.