1. Thimphu Tshechu(Festival)
Tshechu, or the Mask Dance Festival, is the most important religious festival in Bhutan. It is held annually in various monasteries, dzongs of Bhutan to honor the Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava being his human form), the "Lotus-Born Teacher'', who brought Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century.
2. Jamba Lakhang Drup
The annual Jambay Lhakhang festival is hosted here to commemorate the building of temple and to honour Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava), an 8th century Buddhist master who consecrated the Jambay Lhakhang temple. The sacred festival features different dances but two are considered more important. The first one is Mewang or ‘Fire Dance’ which is held in the evening to bless infertile women in the hope that they may later bear children. The second one is the Tercham, or ‘Naked Dance’, during which sixteen naked men dance around the temple. Its link dates back to 8th century, when a band of devil was causing a havoc in the area. To distract the devils, the local men performed a naked dance, their unclothed antics leaving the devils spellbound and rendering them harmless.
3. Black Necked crane Festival
The Annual Black-necked Crane Festival is a one-day event celebrated at Gangtey Gonpa, Gangteng-Phobji valley in Wangdurphodrang District each year on 11th November to welcome the Winer visiter as and welcome the Black Necked cranes. Gangteng-Phobji valley is the largest winter habitat of Black-necked Cranes in Bhutan, with approximately 300 individuals each year.
4. Bhutan Highland Festival
The festival was started by the fifth Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to show appreciation for a small number of indigenous people inhabiting the high mountains of north west Bhutan.
The festival showcases the natural beauty, rich history, and traditional culture of Gasa Dzongkhag, promoting its vision of "Good to Great Gasa" and sharing the authenticity and simplicity of highland life with guests.
Paro Tshechu(Festival)
Paro Tsechu is one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, Tsechus (festivals) are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of Bhutan.
Paro Thongdrol (Thongdrel of Paro Tsechu; The Paro Thongdrol is a large applique thangka displayed to the public during the annual Paro festival (tsechu). A thongdrol, which means 'liberation on sight,' is revealed in order to confer blessings on those assembled.
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