Festival dates & Things to do
The Kurjey Tshechu takes place at Kurjey Temple, located at Kurjey in the Chokhor valley in Bumthang district. It is a 15-minute drive from Chamkhar town to arrive at the temple grounds. The Kurjey festival is an important occasion not only for the local people of Bumthang but also for all Bhutanese.
In Bumthang’s well-known Kurjey Lhakhang, Kurjey Festival is observed. The Tshechu Festival is attended by residents of the villages of Jakar and Kurjey as a form of homage to Guru Rinpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan.
In Bumthang’s well-known Kurjey Lhakhang, Kurjey Tsechu is observed.
The Tshechu is attended by residents of the villages of Jakar and Kurjey as a form of homage to Guru Rinpoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan.
Duration: 9 Days
Duration: 9 Days
Duration: 9 Days
Duration: 9 Days
Kurjey Lhakhang, Chokhor
The festival takes place at Kurjey Temple, located at Kurjey in the Chokhor valley in the Bumthang district. It is a 15-minute drive from Chamkhar town to arrive at the temple grounds.
The Kurjey festival is an important occasion not only for the local people of Bumthang but also for all Bhutanese.
The festival brings together tourists and Bhutanese from all over as it presents the perfect occasion to not only receive blessings by witnessing age-old mask dances but also to enjoy this unique culture whilst basking in the natural beauty of Bhutan’s spiritual heartland.
The Guru Tshengye and Shinjay chams, which are performed by the monks of Kurjey Lhakhang, are among the chams/dances that are part of the one-day festival.
The ceremony is concluded by the unfolding of the enormous thongdrel Buddha/Guru Thangka painting. The Bhutanese government provides all funding and support for the festival.
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