Agency: This year’s Bhutan Echoes: Drukyul’s Literature Festival unfolded as more than a celebration of books and ideas; it became a heartfelt tribute to His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, whose visionary leadership continues to guide the nation.
This was through the session The Wisdom of Balance: The Great Fourth’s Legacy.
The Wisdom of Balance: The Great Fourth’s Legacy
The Bhutan Echoes 2025 opened with a heartfelt tribute to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo in a session titled The Wisdom of Balance: The Great Fourth’s Legacy.
This session, led by HSH Jigje Singye Wangchuck, reflected on the enduring impact of His Majesty’s extraordinary leadership and the timeless value. Marking the 70th Birth Anniversary of the Great Fourth, this year’s festival is a moment of gratitude, reflection, and renewal for the nation as it honors His Majesty’s lasting legacy.
HSH Jigje offered a generational lens on the enormity of responsibility the Fourth King embraced at such a young age. “I’m turning 16 this year, and the thought of me being given the responsibility of an entire nation just absolutely terrifies me,” Dasho said. “Yet His Majesty transformed this responsibility into something truly extraordinary.”
HSH Jigje described His Majesty not just as a Monarch, but as a visionary who redefined global perceptions of national progress. Dasho Jigje said, “He wasn’t just a King, but a visionary who redefined the world’s view on GDP by developing a philosophy not based on economic growth, but a development centered around the people’s well-being, Gross National Happiness.”