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Bhutan Festivals
Bhutan festivals
are very popular within the country. It is
one of the most joyous occasions that the
Bhutanese people wait for round the year.
People from all walks of life come together
wearing the best costumes and outfits to
witness the Tshechu (festivals) that are
performed in the courtyard of the Dzong
(fortress), or temples by the clergy or
laymen lasting from three to five days. It
is also a popular attraction for the
tourists and requires the tour reservation
of at least 2 months in advance to confirm
the Druk-Air tickets and hotels.
The most popular festivals amongst the
tourists in Bhutan are of Paro, Punakha,
Wangdue, Thimphu and Bumthang. The two
popular festivals are dromchoe, a religious
festival dance dedicated to Yeshe Gonpo (Mahakala)
or Palden Lhamo, the two main protective
deities of the Drukpas and the tshechu
dedicated to Guru Rinpoche, to commemorate
his remarkable actions. Dancers wear
spectacular costumes made of bright silk and
rich brocade, ornate hats or masks which may
represent animals, skulls, fearsome deities
or the manifestation of Guru Rinpoche. Each
festival dance has its own religious
significance and interpretation.
If you are interested in Bhutan festivals,
have a look on Bhutan festival dates to
combine your Bhutan cultural or special
interest tour with one of the festivals in
your itinerary.
Bhutan Festivals Date
Festival 2010 |
SLNo |
Festival |
Place |
Dates |
1 |
Punakha Tshechu |
Punakha |
Feb 23rd - Feb 25th |
2 |
Punakha Tshechu |
Punakha |
March 6th - March 8th |
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3 |
Ura Tshechu |
Bumthang |
April 24th - April 28th |
4 |
Nimalung Tshechu |
Bumthang |
June 19th - June 21st |
|
5 |
Kurjey Tshechu |
Bumthang |
June 21st |
14 |
Thimphu Drupchen |
Thimphu |
Sept 12th - Sept 16th |
15 |
Wangdi Tshechu |
Wangdi |
Sept 15th - Sept 17th |
16 |
Tamshingphala Choepa |
Bumthang |
Sept 16th - Sept 18th |
17 |
Thimphu Tshechu |
Thimphu |
Sept 17th - Sept 19th |
18 |
Tangbi Mani |
Bumthang |
Sept 22nd - Sept 24th |
21 |
Jambay Lhakhang Drup |
Bumthang |
Oct 22nd - Oct 26th |
22 |
Prakhar Tshechu |
Bumthang |
Oct 23rd - Oct 25th |
24 |
Mongar Tshechu |
Mongar |
Nov 13th - Nov 16th |
25 |
Pemagatsel Tshechu |
Pemagatsel |
Nov 13th - Nov 16th |
| 26 |
Trashigang Tshechu |
Trashigang |
Nov 14th - Nov 17th |
| 28 |
Nalakhar Tshechu |
Bumthang |
Nov 21st - Nov 23rd |
| 30 |
Trongsa Tshechu |
Trongsa |
Dec 15th - Dec 17th |
| 31 |
Lhuntse Tshechu |
Lhuntse |
Dec 15th - Dec 17th |
| 32 |
Nabji Lhakhang Drup (Nabji) |
Trongsa |
Dec 31st 2009 - Jan 4th 2010 |
| 33 |
Shingkhar Metochodpa (Ura) |
Bumthang |
Dec 31st (2009) |
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