IDNO

N.103998.WIL

Description

View of the Paro Dzong from the Paro Ta Dzong. The main temple is in the centre. The Paro dzong was built in 1644 on the order of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. On the left we can see the picturesque villages of Paro. Most of the house have been built in traditional style with mud bricks, wooden shingles. In between the Paro Dzong and the village is the Ugyen Pelri Palace. The Ugyen Pelri place have been built by Paro Penlop Tshering Penjor, in 1930. Its architecture is unique and it is said to be a replica of the heavenly adobe of Guru Rinpoche This is now the residence of the Queen's mother. [Dawa Dem 8/9/2009]
In the background the green paddy fields and on a small hill is the Gangtey Place. Once the residence of the Paro Penlope Dawa Penjor. He was the uncle of the first King of Bhutan and Kusho / Penlop(Governor) of Paro Valley. This 19th century palace-style building is now converted into one of the most charming hotels in Bhutan. [Dawa Dem 7/9/2009]

Place

S Asia; Bhutan

Cultural Affliation

Named Person

Photographer

Williamson, Margaret

Collector / Expedition

Williamson, Margaret [Visit for Coronation of fourth King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 2nd June 1974]

Date

1974

Collection Name

Williamson Collection

Source

Williamson, Margaret

Format

Film Negative Colour

Primary Documentation

Other Information

N.103975.WIL - N.104005.WIL were found on Margaret Williamson's film, ref MW.Col.4, in a 'Colour Photography' envelope.

This catalogue record has been updated with the support of the Williamson Trust. [Dawa Dem 1/9/2009]