In Bhutan will celebrate the birth of the Prince of the forest planting of 108 000 trees

In the small kingdom of Bhutan Asian birth of a new heir to the throne will celebrate the landing of the forest of 108 000 trees. On February 5, the family of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his wife Queen Jetsun Pema was born a boy, and lodged in his honor have decided to plant a new forest.
In Buddhism, the number 108 is considered sacred, except the trees themselves are a symbol of beauty, health and longevity. The tree planting will be attended by more than 100,000 volunteers, and in Bhutan's capital Thimphu opened Garden of happiness, where tourists from all over the world are allowed to plant seedlings brought from their country.
















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