Events Calendar
Many exciting and special events will take place throughout the country in 2015 in celebration of the 60th birth anniversary of His Majesty the 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
An event is highlighted as highlight event for each month so look for a special “Highlight” sticker to identify the events.
Please confirm the final dates of the events with your service provider before making final arrangements.
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Zhemgang Festival (Tshechu)
Zhemgang is one of the remote districts in the country and the annual tshechu is the biggest festival in the district. Different mask dances are performed during the festival. The highlight of the festival is the unfurling of the huge Thongdrol (large tapestry) of…
Read MoreDistrict: Zhemgang, Month: March
Start Date: 27-03-2015, End Date: 27-03-2015
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Talo Festival (Tshechu)
The three-day Talo Tshechu is well known for its maskdances and the atsara dances. An equally popular attraction, which has a deep religious and historical significance, is the Zhungdra (classical dance) by the Talo dance troupe. The three songs of Mani Sum, which…
Read MoreDistrict: Punakha, Month: March
Start Date: 27-03-2015, End Date: 29-03-2015
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Gomkora Festival (Tshechu)
The Gomphukora temple is a tribute to a sacred cave formed out of the rock face. Gomphu means ‘meditation cave’ while Kora translates to ‘circumambulation’. The monastery is popular for the circumambulation festival where people go around the temple day and night. The monastery…
Read MoreDistrict: Trashiyangtse, Month: March
Start Date: 27-03-2015, End Date: 29-03-2015
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Tsirang Festival (Tshechu)
The annual tshechu is the biggest festival in the southern town of Tsirang. The festival attracts people from all over the region. Several different kinds of mask dances are performed. Local and traditional dances and music add color to the festive mood. The Thongdrol…
Read MoreDistrict: Tsirang, Month: March
Start Date: 27-03-2015, End Date: 29-03-2015
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Peling Festival (Tshechu)
The three-day Peling Tshechu brings together a rich selection of sacred mask dances of the Peling tradition from across the country. This Tshechu is performed for the longevity and good health of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. Showcased during the festival are Kunzang Drak Tshechu,…
Read MoreDistrict: Bumthang, Month: March
Start Date: 29-03-2015, End Date: 31-03-2015
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Youngphula Festival (Tshechu)
The Yongphula Tshechu is one of the most popular annual festivals in eastern Bhutan. People all over eastern Bhutan attend the three-day festival. The festival portrays Bhutanese culture in its full glory with sacred mask dances and traditional folk songs and dances entertaining crowds.
Read MoreDistrict: Trashigang, Month: April
Start Date: 26-04-2015, End Date: 28-04-2015
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Dungkhar Festival (Tshechu)
A distinction of Dungkhar Tshechu is that people are given the blessing of the Lake. During this festival, the local deity of Khar village, Nalu Thoepa, is propitiated and offerings are made to him. It is believed that the local deity would not protect…
Read MoreDistrict: Lhuentse, Month: April
Start Date: 26-04-2015, End Date: 29-04-2015
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Domkhar Festival (Tshechu)
The Domkhar festival (Tshechu) is one of the most popular festivals among the locals in Bumthang. It marks the birthday of Guru Rinpoche, the Indian Buddhist saint who visited Bhutan in the 8th century.
Read MoreDistrict: Bumthang, Month: April
Start Date: 28-04-2015, End Date: 30-04-1915
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Ura Yakchoe Festival
This annual festival held in Ura in Bumthang is known for its famous dance called the “Ura Yakchoe”. A sacred relic is displayed for people to receive blessing from. According to legend, an old woman sitting outside her house was visited by a lama…
Read MoreDistrict: Bumthang, Month: April
Start Date: 30-04-2015, End Date: 04-05-2015
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Maximum Tree Plantation by a Team (A Guinness World Record attempt)
Coinciding with the coronation of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Social Forestry Day, 111 Bhutanese will plant 50,000 trees in one hour on June 2, 2015. This mass tree plantation event is an attempt to beat the current world record…
Read MoreDistrict: Bumthang, Month: June
Start Date: 02-06-2015, End Date: 02-06-2015
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Pedselling Kuchod
The Pedselling Kuchod is held at the Pedselling monastery in Choekhor gewog in Bumthang. It is held on the 20th and the 21st day of the fourth Bhutanese month. Several mask dances are performed including the Drametse Nga Cham, Pacham, Ging and Zhacham. On…
Read MoreDistrict: Bumthang, Month: June
Start Date: 08-06-2015, End Date: 10-06-2015
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Nimalung Treldaw
This festival takes place at the Nimalung temple (Lhakhang), located in the stunning valley of Chumey in Bumthang. The main highlight of the festival is the unfurling of a nine-meter high and twelve meters wide Guru Rinpoche Thongdrol.
Read MoreDistrict: Bumthang, Month: June
Start Date: 24-06-2015, End Date: 26-06-2015
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Kurjey Lhakhang Festival (Tshechu)
The Kurjey festival (Tshechu) coincides with the birth anniversary of Guru Rinpoche. Different kinds of mask dances are performed during the festival apart from traditional and folk songs and dances.
Read MoreDistrict: Bumthang, Month: June
Start Date: 26-06-2015, End Date: 26-06-2015
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Trel Da Festival (Tshechu)
The annual festival is held at the Yakhang Lhakhang located about 20-minute walk from the main Mongar town. The festival is held to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Rinpoche. Lama Sangdag, the 6th son of Terton Pema Lingpa, founded the Yakhang Lhakhang.
Read MoreDistrict: Mongar, Month: June
Start Date: 24-06-2015, End Date: 26-06-2015
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Mountain Echoes 2015
The four-day Mountain Echoes 2015 will be held from 19th to 22nd August. The literary and cultural festival is dedicated to the 60th Birth Anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. The festival will feature an eclectic group of writers from India and Bhutan sharing stories…
Read MoreDistrict: Thimphu, Month: August
Start Date: 19-08-2015, End Date: 22-08-2015
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Gala Orchestra Performance
World famous conductor Benjamin Zander is overjoyed to be performing in Bhutan with his acclaimed BPYO orchestra in August 2015 in celebration of the Fourth King His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s 60th birthday. Traveling exclusively to Bhutan, he will present gala performances of the…
Read MoreDistrict: Thimphu, Month: August
Start Date: 17-08-2015, End Date: 18-08-2015
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Gangtey Festival (Tshechu)
The festival is held at Gangtey Goenpa in Phobjikha valley – the winter roosting ground of the migratory and rare blacknecked cranes. Different kinds of mask dances are performed during the festival. The festival concludes with the Nguedup Langwa (receiving of spiritual wisdom/power) which…
Read MoreDistrict: Wangduephodrang, Month: September
Start Date: 26-09-2016, End Date: 29-09-2015
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Wangdiphodrang Festival (Tshechu)
The festival is held in Wangduephodrang and is observed for three days in the autumn season. The Tshechu is well known for the Raksha Mangcham or the dance of the Ox. Many different kinds of mask dances are performed during the festival. It…
Read MoreDistrict: Wangduephodrang, Month: September
Start Date: 21-09-2015, End Date: 23-09-2015
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Haa Festival (Tshechu)
The annual Haa Tshechu is the biggest festival in the district. The festival was introduced in 1990 and it attracts people from all over western Bhutan. The highlight of the festival is on the third and final day when the illustrious thongdrol (large…
Read MoreDistrict: Haa, Month: September
Start Date: 20-09-2015, End Date: 23-09-2015
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Tamzhing Phala Choepa
The Tamzhing Phala Choepa festival is held at the Tamzhing monastery in Bumthang. The Tamzhing monastery follows the Peling tradition established by Terton Pema Lingpa. The monastery is headed by the Venerable Lhalung Sungtrul Rinpoche who is considered to be the 11th direct reincarnation of…
Read MoreDistrict: Bumthang, Month: September
Start Date: 23-09-2015, End Date: 25-09-2015
