Festival of Bhutan
The Bhutanese are deeply religious people followers of Mahayana Buddhism. Their belief is woven intricately seven into their daily lives - in the way they live, work, workship and celebrate. But the tsechu festivals is perhaps the most elaborate and colourful expression of their deep-seated faith in the ideals of dharma. The festival is also an opportunity for those visiting Bhutan to get a rare glimpse into the mystical and rich traditions of the Bhutanese people.
The tentative schedules of tsechu festivals in 2006 are given below.
| Festival Name | Place | Date/2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Lhuntse Tsechu | Lhuntse | Jan 5 - 7 |
| Trongsa Tsechu | Trongsa | Jan 5 - 7 |
| Punakha Dromche | Punakha | March 1-8 |
| Chorten Kora Tsechu | Trashiyangtse | March 26 |
| Gomkora Tsechu | Tashingang | Apr 2- 4 |
| Chukha Tsechu | Chukha | Apr 7 - 9 |
| Paro Tsechu | Paro | Apr 5 -9 |
| Festival Last Day of Thangka Festival Ura Yakchoe | Ura | May 5 - 9 |
| Nimalung Tsechu | Bumthang | Jun 30 - Jul 2 |
| Kurjey Tsechu | Bumthang | Jul 2 |
| Thimphu Drupchen | Thimphu | Sep 23 - 27 |
| Wangdue Tsechu | Wangduephodrang | Sep 26 - 28 |
| Tamshingphala Choepa | Bumthang | Sep 27 - 29 |
| Thimphu Tsechu | Thimphu | Sep 28 - 30 |
| Tangbi Mani | Bumthang | Oct 3 - 5 |
| Jambay Lakhang Drup | Bumthang | Nov 2 - 6 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Bumthang | Nov 3 - 5 |
| Mongar Tsechu | Mongar | Nov 25 - 27 |
| Pemagatsel Tsechu | Pemagatsel | Nov 25 - 27 |
| Tashigang Tsechu | Tashigang | Nov 26 - 28 |
| Nalakhar Tsechu | Bumthang | Dec 2 - 4 |
| Lhuntse Tsechu | Lhuntse | Jan 5 - 7 |
| Trongsa Tsechu | Trongsa | Jan 5 - 7 |


