Buddhist delegation from Bhutan visits Swat

A 13-member delegation from Bhutan today performed religious rituals at various Buddhist worship places in Swat district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The delegation comprising four women and nine men also visited various Buddhist remains and archaeological sites in the district.
The delegation performed religious rituals at Gulkada and Saidu Sharif Stupa, later they also went to the statue of Mahatma Buddha.
In their brief interaction with the local media, Sewang Pengor, the head of the delegation, said they were delighted to visit the scenic Swat valley and were happy to perform their worship at the holy places.
"We are thankful to the people and government of Pakistan for preserving their centuries old holy places in good shape. We will go back with a message of peace and friendship," he added.

Director, Department of Archives Swat District, Faizur Rehman said that there were scores of archaeological sites of various religions in the district.
Tourism in Swat would flourish with the arrival of such religious tourists, he said.