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Thimphu Festival

Festivals in Bhutan

Posted on Sat October 19, 2019 in Travel Tips to Bhutan.
The Dance of the Lord of the Death at Thimphu Festival

Each village, community and district celebrate the Tshechu in their various style and fashion – however the main theme is same everywhere with slight variations depending upon the ethnic background, tradition and local myths. The festivals revolve around well choreographed masked dances based mostly on incidents from the life of Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava, the saint who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the eight century. Witnessing the masked dances is very spiritual and most importantly one is cleansed of all sins and bestowed with blessings and good wishes.

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Details of The Daily Program of Thimphu Festival

Posted on Mon April 15, 2019 in Travel Tips to Bhutan.

One of the most celebrated Festivals of Bhutan is the Thimphu Tshechu or the Thimphu Festival. The Thimphu Tshechu is performed at the Tendrel Thang, the performing courtyard adjacent to the spectacular and magnificent Tashi Chho Dzong or the Fortress of Glorious Religion.

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