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The Photo that Speaks of Two Nations


Bhutan Prince and Japan Prince
The moment I opened my FB Page on the night of 19th August, I came across this heart-warming picture of Royal Prince the Gyalsey, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck with His Imperial Highness Prince Hisahito of Japan at Lingkana Palace in almost every FB page. It got lots of attention. To find the authentic source of the beautiful picture of two Royal Princes, I quickly searched His Majesty's FB Page and it was HM who shared this particular image on his FB Page. Out of many Royal Images, this one was at high attention and likeness, which shows that two countries have shared strong bonds and mutual respect for each other. Perhaps, it talks about the great length of history between Bhutan and Japan. 

The photo of two Royal Princes not only made me pour down my feelings, it made me feel good and connected, it made me feel proud of my small country to the outside world that size doesn't matter. There is nothing happier than this moment for the people of Bhutan and Japan to see two Royal Families coming together to share commonness and goodwill, which I feel would ultimately benefit two nations for now and for the future generations.

Japan has been a great and sincere development partner right after the establishment of diplomatic relations officially on March 28, 1986. Today Bhutan and Japan successfully completed 33 years of very successful and strong diplomatic relations that were laid down during the reign of the Great Fourth and Government of Japan. 

However, sadly so far Japan has been a lone player (one sided) to support Bhutan in the field of agriculture, construction sector (bridge), education and health and vice-versa is yet to come. Japan also has supported Bhutan heavily on machinery and other necessary foreign aid programs. 

One thing that passes through my spine every time I pass across the bridge made by Japanese Engineer is, it gives me good feelings, it makes me feel that their work ethic and strong sense of the quality work done. 

I heard from someone who has worked under Dai Nippon Construction (DNC) that Japanese people and Engineers are so particular and timely in their work. During the course of work, everybody has to wake up as early as 5 AM only to take some moment to do morning PT and relax and be ready for the day.  

But, interestingly they like light breakfast which include fruits and other necessary diets, not necessarily Rice and Ema Datsi. 

I wish and pray for an ever lasting relationship for two Royal Nations. May the light of peace always prevail under the guidance of visionary Kings of Bhutan and the Imperial Family of Japan. 

Palden Drukpa Gyalo! 

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