All smiles, all along
5 November 2009
His Majesty has left behind smiles on the faces of the troubled people of the east during his visit to the disaster affected places a few days back.
Besides his presence at a personal level, His Majesty asked his attendants to entertain people by putting up their engaging performances. That made the people smile and laugh amid grim memories of the recent disasters.
For most of the people, to sit and talk to His Majesty at his personal best was an opportunity of a lifetime. That reduced a lot of people to tears of joy.
While visiting the disaster affected areas, His Majesty stopped to personally reassure the people wherever they gathered in groups of varying sizes. When the crowds are bigger, His Majesty made it a point to treat people to some entertainment, not to mention a variety of gifts.
Karma Tshering and Tshering Penjore, two of the most versatile persons in the royal entourage, were always behind everyone’s smile. They entertained the people with humorous songs and witty jokes.
O ne of the highlights of the impromptu entertainment programmes were beauty contests among four of the attendants. The people voted for the most entertaining attendant, not the best looking one. The four contestants were all praises about themselves and displayed their best acting skills.
A nd thanks to his versatility of character and talent in acting, Karma Tshering was the winner at every stop.
Karma Tshering’s famous joke was about him trying to convince a girl to love him. He smiled, laughed and cried. And his talent showed through all his impeccable expressions. Karma Tshering and Tshering Penjore made an irresistibly funny duo. Karma Tshering spoke to the people in Dzongkha while Tshering Penjore interpreted the message in his faltering Tshangla.
S angay Daza, 55, from Thangrong said that for a moment he was so engrossed in the entertainment programme that he forgot his worries about not having a home.
Kesang Choden, 22, mother of one, said that she did not remember the last time the people gathered together to laugh away their worries.
Thangrong does not have electricity, and the villagers hardly have any form of entertainment apart from occasional treat to some sketchy television entertainment in the gup’s office.
By Tandin Pem
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