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BHUTAN: THIMPHU TSHECHU FESTIVAL, The Sights and Sounds and Colour. Thimphu, BHUTAN

Thimphu Tshechu is a three-day Buddhist festival in Bhutan's capital that honors Guru Rinpoche with masked dances, religious rituals, and traditional music. Held on the 10th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, it's a major cultural and social event for locals dressed in their finest traditional attire, and for visitors, it offers an immersive experience of Bhutanese heritage. The highlight of the festival is the Chham dances, performed by monks and laymen in elaborate costumes and masks. These sacred dances depict stories from Buddhist teachings and are believed to bring blessings. Religious ceremonies: The festival includes prayers and rituals performed to honor Guru Rinpoche, who is credited with bringing Buddhism to Bhutan. Community gathering: Locals gather at the Thimphu Dzong in their finest traditional clothing to celebrate, socialize, and participate in folk music and songs. Spiritual significance: For Bhutanese people, the festival is a time to cleanse themselves of bad karma and receive blessings. Cultural immersion: It is an opportunity for visitors to witness Bhutan's unique spiritual traditions, including sacred masked dances, religious rituals, and traditional music. Festival dates: The festival dates are determined by the lunar calendar. For example, in 2025, the dates are October 2-4, and in 2026, they are September 21-23. Recorded on 3 October 2025