Festivals In Bhutan

Tshechu means “tenth day,” a religious event celebrated on the tenth day of a lunar calendar annually in various temples, monasteries, and Dzongs throughout the country; however, the exact month of the Tshechu varies from place to place, temples to temples, dzong to dzong. The entire community, families, and loved ones come together to witness the festival, blessings and socialize together in the event. Believed that everyone must attend the Tshechu and see the mask dances to receive prayer and drain out all sins, every individual come with colorful costumes with packed lunch to witness the festivals and enjoy the day.

Thimphu Tshechu Festival

Thimphu Tshechu Festival: Bhutan's biggest celebration with mask dances and prayers for good fortune. Attending the festival is believed to bring good fortune.

Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival

Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival in Bumthang features mask dances, a fire ceremony, and the Dance of Treasure to bless infertile women.

Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu Festival

Wangdue Phodrang hosts the Lozey festival with speeches, songs, and dances, including 'The Dance of Ox.' It concludes with Guru Tshengye Thongdrol paintings.

Punakha Tshechu and Drubchen Festival

Punakha Drubchen festival reenacts a 17th-century battle with locals in traditional gear. Pays tribute to victory over Tibetans. Punakha Tshechu was introduced to preserve Buddhism.

Paro Tshechu Festival

Paro Tshechu is a five-day festival in Bhutan where monks and laymen dress up and dance together. The giant Thangka painting is shown to all on the last day.

Matsutake Festival

Matsutake Festival in Ura Valley celebrates the mushroom season with picking excursions and local lifestyle experiences.

Jomolhari Mountain Festival

Jomolhari festival is celebrated for two days at the foothills of Mt. Jomolhari. The 'Snow Leopard Show' raises awareness about declining snow leopard numbers. Locals wear traditional attire and dance to folk songs.

Nimalung Festival

The festival includes traditional folk dances, vibrant attire, and a Mask Dance. It culminates with a rare display of a giant silk painting depicting Guru Padmasambava and other important deities. 

Nomad Festival

The Nomad Festival in Bumthang showcases the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of Bhutan's nomadic people. It features a royal procession and stalls selling indigenous arts, crafts, and food.

Takin Festival

Takin Festival in Bhutan showcases Takin, the national animal. Nomadic tribes sell local items and traditional dishes which helps them to earn money.

Here's a complete list of Bhutan Festivals