11.11.2024

11.11.2024

By Admin / November 13, 2024

Coinciding with the 69th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Duedroi Rangwang Zhidhey Tshogpa celebrated its 10th Foundation Day at Semtokha Dzong on 11th November, 2024. The staff and members reported to the Dzong at 8:30 am to prepare for the event. At 9:00 am, the program kicked off with lighting of butter lamps, reciting of Zhabten, followed by cake cutting ceremony. Afterwards, the monks and the staff recited Tsheydrup for His Majesty’s long life and continued prosperity.
The prayer session was followed by an awareness program on the benefits of Karzey by an expert nutritionist from Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Pemba Yangchen. She explained in detail about how plant-based diet can lead to better health and wellness. She also listed various plant-based sources of proteins, vitamins, and other vital nutrients which can be consumed instead of meat which would better promote our health. The program ended with Q&A session, where some monks voiced their doubts and the doctor cleared them.