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