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Buddhism and Bhutan's 17th-century unification under Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal are strongly associated with the country's history. The monarchy, which was founded in 1907, is still essential to maintaining Bhutan's stability and customs.
Tshechus, or festivals, are some of Bhutan's most significant cultural occasions. These festivities, which are held every year in several areas, include colorful mask dances, traditional music, and religious rites carried out by lay dancers and monks. Attending a Tshechu gives visitors a unique chance to observe Bhutan's spiritual commitment and living history.
| Festival | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King of Bhutan | Whole Bhutan | Feb 21-23 |
| Lhamoi Dromche | Trongsa | Mar 6-8 |
| Punakha Drupchen | Punakha | Mar 6-8 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | Mar 9-11 |
| Bhutan International Marathon | Annual Event, Gasa-Punakha | Mar 4 |
| Tangsibi Mani | Ura, Bumthang | Mar 15-17 |
| Chorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse | Mar 14 & 29 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Chumi, Bumthang | Mar 14 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong | April 5-7 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | April 5-7 |
| Talo Tshechu | Talo Village, Punakha | April 5-7 |
| Gomkora Tshechu | Gomkora, Trashi Yangtse | April 5-7 |
| Paro Tshechu | Paro Dzong | April 8-12 |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lampelri Botanical Garden, Dochula | April 22-24 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Chumi, Bumthang | May 7-9 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Ura, Bumthang | May 9-13 |
| Dolay Drupchen | Taktsang Pelphu, Paro | May 20-30 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Chumi, Bumthang | Jul 3-5 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Choekor, Bumthang | Jul 5 |
| Masutake Mushroom Festival | Genekha, Thimphu | Aug 20-21 |
| Takila Cham | Takila Lhakhang, Lhuentse | Aug 29-31 |
| Tour of the Dragon - Bicycle Race | Bumthang-Thimphu | Sep 6 |
| Thimphu Dromchoe | Tashichoedzong, Thimphu | Sep 28 |
| Paro Dromchoe | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | Sep 30 |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | Sep 30-Oct 2 |
| Haa Tshechu | Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | Sep 22-24 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tendrel Thang, Tashichoedzong | Oct 2-4 |
| Tamshing Phala Choepa | Tamshing, Bumthang | Oct 2-4 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley | Oct 5-7 |
| Thangbi Mewang | Choekor, Bumthang | Oct 7-8 |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Jangkothang, Jhomolhari Base | Oct 14-15 |
| Chukha Tshechu | Chukha | Oct 29-31 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Oct 31 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Choekor, Bumthang | Oct 29-Nov 1 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Drup | Choekor, Bumthang | Nov 5-8 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Chumi, Bumthang | Nov 6-8 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Phobjikha Valley | Nov 11 |
| Yeshey Goenpi Drupchen | Trongsa | Nov 18-20 |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 28-30 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 29-Dec 1 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Dec 4 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Dec 4-6 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Dochula | Dec 13 |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | Dec 27-31 (Dec 27 is Chamjur) |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | Dec 27-31 |
| Festival | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King of Bhutan | Whole Bhutan | Feb 21-23 |
| Punakha Drupchen | Punakha | Feb 22-25 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | Feb 26-28 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Chumi, Bumthang | Mar 3 |
| Tangsibi Mani | Ura, Bumthang | Mar 4-6 |
| Bhutan International Marathon | Annual Event Organised | Mar 5 |
| Gomphukora | Trashigang | Mar 26-28 |
| Talo Tshechu | Talo, Punakha | Mar 26-28 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa | Mar 26-28 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | Mar 26-28 |
| Paro Tshechu | Paro | Mar 28-April 1 |
| Chhorten Kora | Trashiyangtse | Mar 28 |
| Haa Spring Festival | Haa Valley | April 7-9 |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lampelri Botanical Garden, Dochula | April 17-19 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Chumi, Bumthang | April 18-20 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Ura, Bumthang | April 20-24 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Chumi, Bumthang | June 14-16 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Choekor, Bumthang | June 16 |
| Mushroom Festival | Genekha, Thimphu | Aug 15-16 |
| Masutake Mushroom Festival | Ura, Bumthang | Aug 23-24 |
| Tour of the Dragon-Bicycle Race | Bumthang-Thimphu | Sept 5 |
| Thimphu Drupchen | Thimphu | Sept 9 |
| Paro Dromche | Paro | Sept 11 |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | Sept 11-13 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Sept 13-15 |
| Tamshing Phala Choepa | Tamshing, Bumthang | Sept 13-15 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley | Sept 16-18 |
| Thangbi Mani | Choekor, Bumthang | Sept 17-19 |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochang (Jhomolhari Base Camp) | Oct 14-15 |
| Royal Highland Festival | - | Oct 23-24 |
| Chukha Tshechu | Chukha | Nov 11-13 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Choekor, Bumthang | Nov 8-12 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Drup | Choekor, Bumthang | Nov 15-18 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Chumi, Bumthang | Nov 16-18 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Nov 11 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Phobjikha Valley | Nov 11 |
| Goenpi Dromche | Trongsa | Nov 6-8 |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 9-11 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 9-11 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Nov 15 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pema Gatshel | Nov 9-11 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Nov 15-17 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Dochula | Dec 13 |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | Dec 9-12 (Dec 8 Chamjur) |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | Dec 8-10 |
