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Sonam Choedon crowned Miss Tibet 2008 in Dharamsala, India

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Sonam Choedon crowned Miss Tibet 2008 in Dharamsala (Mcleodganj), India
in Arts & Entertainment, on the 13th of October 2008

Sonam Choedon crowned Miss Tibet 2008 in Dharamsala (Mcleodganj), India

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Sonam Choedon crowned Miss Tibet 2008 in Dharamsala (Mcleodganj), India

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Sonam Choedon crowned Miss Tibet 2008 in Dharamsala (Mcleodganj), India

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Sonam Choedon crowned Miss Tibet 2008 in Dharamsala (Mcleodganj), India

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