Festival dates & Things to do
One of the biggest festivals in the country is the Thimphu Tshechu. This festival is held in the capital city for three days beginning on 10th day of the 8th month of lunar calendar. The Thimphu Tshechu underwent a change in the 1950s, when the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, introduced numerous Boed cham (mask dances performed by lay monks).
Thimphu Festival is one of the greatest celebrations in the nation. Three days are dedicated to this festival in the nation’s capital.
Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay, the 4th Druk Desi (Bhutan’s secular monarch), founded Thimphu Tsechu in the 17th century.
The third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, made various changes to Thimphu Tshechu in the 1950s.
Duration: 9 Days
Duration: 9 Days
Duration: 9 Days
Duration: 9 Days
Tashi Chhodzong, THIMPHU
One of the biggest festivals in the country is the Thimphu Tshechu. This festival is held in the capital city for three days beginning on the 10th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
The Thimphu annual Tshechu underwent a change in the 1950s, when the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, introduced numerous Boed cham (mask dances performed by lay monks). These additions added color and variation to the festival without compromising its spiritual significance. Mask dances like the Guru Tshengye the Eight Manifestations of Guru, and Shaw Shachi (Dance of the Stags) are enjoyed because they are similar to stage-theater. Equally important are the Atsara, which are more than just mere clowns.
The Atara is the Dupthob (acharya), who provide protection. The dances and the jesting of the Atsara are believed to entrance evil forces and prevent them from causing harm during Tshechu. Modern Atsara also performs short skits to disseminate health and social awareness messages.
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