Experience the Ancient Living Culture of Bhutan Tshechu (Festival)
Tshechu is a Buddhist festival in honour of Buddhist Saint Padmasambhava, popularly known as ‘Guru Rimpoche’, the saint who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan. A Tshechu draws hundreds of Bhutanese people in a spirit of reverence, blessing, festivity and celebration, and is one of the best ways to discover the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan. The sacred celebration comes to life with colour, music, dance and drama as villagers and townspeople gather to witness the masked and sword dances and other sacred rituals. These events, most of which are performed by monks in colourful and elaborate costumes, bring blessings to the onlookers, while also instructing them about Buddhist Dharma.
There are various Tsechus held all year around at temples, Dzongs and monasteries throughout Bhutan.
Festival Dates For 2017
| Name |
Town |
Start Date |
End Date |
| Punakha Drubchen |
Punakha |
Mar 02, 2017 |
Mar 06, 2017 |
| Punakha Tshechu |
Punakha |
Mar 07, 2017 |
Mar 09, 2017 |
| GOMPHUKORA |
Trashi Yangtse |
Apr 04, 2017 |
Apr 06, 2017 |
| Paro Tshechu |
Paro |
Apr 07, 2017 |
Apr 11, 2017 |
| Chhorten Kora |
Trashi Yangtse |
Apr 11, 2017 |
Apr 26, 2017 |
| Rhododendron Festival |
Thimphu |
Apr 18, 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| Ura Yakchoe |
Bumthang |
May 07, 2017 |
May 10, 2017 |
| Nimalung Tshechu |
Bumthang |
Jul 01, 2017 |
Jul 03, 2017 |
| Kurjey Tshechu |
Bumthang |
Jul 03, 2017 |
|
| Thimphu Drubchen |
Thimphu |
Sep 25, 2017 |
Sep 29, 2017 |
| Wangdue Tshechu |
Wangdue Phodrang |
Sep 28, 2017 |
Sep 30, 2017 |
| Tamshing Phala Chhoepa |
Bumthang |
Sep 30, 2017 |
Oct 02, 2017 |
| Thimphu Tshechu |
Thimphu |
Sep 30, 2017 |
Oct 02, 2017 |
| Thangbi Mani |
Bumthang |
Oct 04, 2017 |
Oct 06, 2017 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu |
Pemagatshel |
Nov 01, 2017 |
Nov 03, 2017 |
| Jambay Lhakhang Drup |
Bumthang |
Nov 03, 2017 |
Nov 06, 2017 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed |
Bumthang |
Nov 04, 2017 |
Nov 06, 2017 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival |
Wangdue Phodrang |
Nov 11, 2017 |
|
| Mongar Tshechu |
Mongar |
Nov 25, 2017 |
Nov 28, 2017 |
| Trashigang Tshechu |
Trashigang |
Nov 26, 2017 |
Nov 29, 2017 |
| Jambay Lakhang Singye Cham |
Bumthang |
Dec 03, 2017 |
|
| Nalakhar Tshechu |
Bumthang |
Dec 03, 2017 |
Dec 05, 2017 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu |
Thimphu |
Dec 13, 2017 |
|
| Trongsa Tshechu |
Trongsa |
Dec 25, 2017 |
Dec 28, 2017 |
| Lhuentse Tshechu |
Lhuentse |
Dec 25, 2017 |
Dec 28, 2017 |
