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		<title>Visitor Information</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome! Kuzoozangpo la!
Mission Statement: The Mission of the National Museum of Bhutan is the interpretation of history ....]]></description>
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		<title>Galleries &amp; Collections</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:54:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Museum galleries are arranged both by chronological order, such as Neolithic period, as well as by displaying similar objects together, for example sculptures, or armour, or stamps.  The Museum possesses over 3,000 objects of historical value, not all of which are displayed. There are three sacred spaces in the Museum which are highlighted. Museum [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cylindrical or conch shaped building was built in 1649 C.E. by the first Governor of Paro, Langonpa Tendzin Drugpa the half brother of the Zhabdrung.  It served as a watchtower to protect the Paro Rinpung Dzong below from invasions from all directions. The architecture of the building is unusual in that not only does the building resemble [...]]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[In keeping with the mission of the National Museum of Bhutan, the Museum staff recognizes the growing importance of cultural and heritage preservation in Bhutan both for the Bhutanese people and for sharing it with others. The ancient nature of the artifacts requires restoration and conservation in order to stabilize them and increase their life [...]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Museum of Bhutan recognizes the critical role it plays not only as a cultural resource but also as an educational resource.  Its mission it to increase awareness of Bhutanese heritage and traditions among Bhutanese people and international visitors alike.  The Museum is also a resource for scholars of Himalayan culture and Mahayana Buddhism. [...]]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[THE DIRECTOR: The Director of the National Museum manages the overall policy and plans of the Museum including the development of the collections, determining the strategic plan for the museum and overseeing the management of the Museum complex.  He conducts significant outreach activities to visitors, international VIPs and academic guests and represents the cultural interests [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Future Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the future, the National Museum of Bhutan will construct a small café on the Museum grounds to take advantage of the commanding views of the Paro valley and Paro town. ]]></description>
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