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Festivals in Bhutan are called Tshechus. The term ‘Tshechu’ literally translates to the 10th day of the Bhutanese calendar, which is considered auspicious. During Tshechus, monks and laymen alike perform religious masked dances. Besides the religious songs and dances, there are atsaras (clowns) who usually wear masks with big red noses. To most, atsaras are the soul of the Tshechus. They are the ones who maintain order by injecting humor into the festival. So these festivals are therefore cultural and religious festivals.

Tshechus all across the country are colorful events where people dressed in their best attires, donning exquisite jewelry, socialize, and make merry. More importantly, people go to Tshechus to receive blessings and gain merits. Traditionally, festivals in Bhutan were a place for locals from different village come together and socialize. For visitors, Tshechus offer the opportunity to witness and take pictures of the mystical mask dances and people dressed in their finest attires and jewelries.

Here is the PDF copy of the Bhutan Festival Dates for 2021 and Bhutan Festival Dates for 2022.

Punakha Drubchen

19/02/2021 - 21/02/2021

Trashiyangtse Tshechu

20/02/2021 - 22/02/2021

Punakha Tshechu

22/02/2021 - 24/02/2021

Tharpaling Thongdrol

27/02/2021 - 27/02/2021

Chorten Kora

27/02/2021 - 13/03/2021

Gomphu Kora

21/03/2021 - 23/03/2021

Talo Tshechu

21/03/2021 - 23/03/2021

Gasa Tshechu

21/03/2021 - 23/03/2021

Paro Tshechu

24/03/2021 - 28/03/2021

Rhododendron Festival

16/04/2021 - 18/04/2021

Ura Yakchoe

24/04/2021 - 28/04/2021

Kurjey Tshechu

20/06/2021 - 20/06/2021

Haa Summer Festival

10/07/2021 - 11/07/2021

Masutake Festival

23/08/2021 - 24/08/2021

Thimphu Dromchoe

12/09/2021

Wangdue Tshechu

14/09/2021 - 16/09/2021

Thimphu Tshechu

16/09/2021 - 18/09/2021

Tangbi Mewang

19/09/2021 - 21/09/2021

Jakar Tshechu

12/10/2021 - 16/10/2021

Ugyencholing Kangsel

13/10/2021 - 15/10/2021

Jomolhari Mountain Festival

14/10/2021 - 15/10/2021

Jambay Lhakhang Drup

21/10/2021 - 23/10/2021

Prakhar Tshechu

21/10/2021 - 23/10/2021

Royal Highland Festival

23/10/2021 - 24/10/2021

Black Necked Crane Festival

11/11/2021 - 11/11/2021

Birth Anniversary of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck

11/11/2021 - 11/11/2021

Druk Wangyel Tshechu

13/12/2021 - 13/12/2021

Shingkhar Rabney

19/12/2021 - 23/12/2021

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