Perth welcomes Bhutanese king with enthusiastic crowds

Yesterday, the Bhutanese community in Perth gathered in large numbers at HBF Park to warmly welcome the visit of the King of Bhutan. This marks King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck's first visit to Australia, with Perth being one of the stops on his itinerary.

Despite the inclement weather, over 19,000 registered participants braved the rain, forming long queues that even snaked around the block, all eagerly anticipating the King's arrival. This visit, which has already included Canberra and Sydney, aims to strengthen diplomatic ties between Australia and Bhutan.

Notably, Perth is home to the largest Bhutanese population in the Southern Hemisphere. Due to overwhelming demand and with many people unable to attend the event, the Bhutanese Embassy quickly announced that an additional event will be held today to accommodate more people.

This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.