Sixty five percent of the renovation of the outer structure of the Trongsa Taa Dzong has been completed. Our reporter Kuenzang Yeshay says the remaining is expected to be complete by next year.

Renovation works at the moment are concentrated on the outer structure. The project manager says the work on the inner part is expected to take more time and cost more. He said the overall thickness, height and the size of the wall will remain the same as before.

The design however will be different from the old one. This is because the Ta Dzong will be converted into a state of the art museum dedicated to the monarchy. The museum will house artifacts and the personal effects of the monarchs from the time of the Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal.

The Trongsa Ta Dzong is an important historical structure. Its architecture is unique and like all Ta Dzongs it is located strategically above the Dzong.

Village elders say it has always played an important role in history. “The person who was in control of the Ta dzong also controlled the Trongsa Dzong,” said one of the village elders.

Austrian government is providing eight percent funds for the renovation. The rest is from the RGOB.

The renovation is expected to cost around Nu. 98 million.
Source: Kuenselonline