International Women's Day has been celebrated throughout the world on 8th March with ulterior motive to empower women. In Bhutan it is celebrated every year under the grace of Her Majesty Ashi Sangay Choden Wangchuck . this year it was celebrated at Gedu College under Chukha Dzongkhag. Her Majesty arrived the avenue by the evening of 7/03/2010 received by regional heads, Dzongkhag sector heads, lecturers, teachers and students. Culturer show was hosted by Gedu College and dinner with wine by Tala Hydro Project (THP) staffs.
On 8th Her Majesty has been formally received with chipdrel processions and Marchang Ceremony. The avenue of celebration was decorated traditionally with some adds of posters stating to empower women. Guests from UN organisations gave their statements and views of the day after the welcome speech by Dasho Drungpa. Several Cultural programmes has been presented by Dzongkhag dancers, Gedu College, Gedu HSS and Chukha women association. Her majesty granted Lunch (tokha) to the people of four gewogs present on the day. the day ended with Tashi lebey.
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