11/01/2025
In Bhutan, they are called Tshechus. The word ‘Tshechu’ literally means the 10th day and the 10th day of the Bhutanese calendar is auspicious. Monks and laymen perform religious masked dances during Tshechus. In addition to the religious songs and dances, there are atsaras (clowns) who typically don masks featuring large red noses. To many, atsaras are the lifeblood of the Tshechus. They are the order in the chaos of the festival, through humor. These festivals live therefore by tradition, and cultural and religious festival.
Well, the Tshechus held at many temples around the country, are colorful festivals, lots of people turn up in their best dresses and in beautiful jewelry and make merry and socialize. The most important reason to attend Tshechus is to receive blessings and gain merits. Festival in Bhutan Traditionally, festival was a place where locals from various village gather with each other socializing. Tshechus, for visitors, present an occasion to spy and capture the images of the mystical mask dances and people adorning themselves in their most elegant clothes and jewelries.
Paro Tshechu and Puankha Tshechu are far the most popular festivals in Bhutan performed during spring season.
Firstly, they are located in the Western part of Bhutan, an hour drive away from Paro Airport. So it is possible for you to do a four to six days visit just to attend the festival.