Druk Tsendhen Kelpay Gyelkhab
The thunder dragon kingdom, national anthem of Bhutan. The lyrics were written by Gyaldun Dasho Thinley Dorji, and the music was composed by Aku Tongmi. It was adopted in 1953. The original tune was based on the folk song "thri nyampa med pa pemai thri" ("The Unchanging Lotus Throne").
Lyrics
Dzongkha LYRICS
Druk tsendhen koipi gyelkhap na Loog ye ki tenpa chongwai gyon Pel mewang ngadhak rinpo chhe Ku jurmey tenching chhap tsid pel Chho sangye ten pa goong dho gyel Bang che kyed nyima shar warr sho.
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DZONGKHA LYRICS (Tibetan script)
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION
In the Thunder Dragon Kingdom, where cypresses grow Refuge of the glorious monastic and civil traditions, The King od Druk, precious soverign, His being is eternal, his reign prosperous The enlightenment teachings thrive and flourish May the people shine like the sun of peace and happiness!