Tshechu is a spiritual event meaning “tenth day” held yearly in every monasteries and fortress all over the country.

The Tshechu is a spiritual occasion celebrated on tenth day of a month of the lunar calendar corresponding to the birthday of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava). But the exact date of the Tshechu depends from place to place and monasteries to monasteries

Tshechus are large festival where every community come up together to observe religious mask dances, get blessing and entertain. In addition to the mask dances, Tshechus also include colorful Bhutanese dances and other forms of entertainment.

It is believed that everyone must see a Tshechu and witness the mask dances at least once to receive blessings and get ride of their sins. Each mask dance carry out unique significance based on stories since back date to 8th century, during the life of Guru Rimpoche . The mask dance are performed by monk in monasteries. The largest festival of the country is Paro Tshechu and the Thimphu Tshechu in terms of high numbers of audience including tourist.

TENTATIVE FESTIVAL DATES 2019