When: Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
Druk Wangyel Tshechu is held in honour of his majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck and the Royal Bhutan Army for a successful military operation in which Indian militants hiding in the southern regions of Bhutan were successfully flushed out in December 2003.
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When: Mar 06, 2025 - Mar 08, 2025
Holding a historical significance, Punakha Drubchen Festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Bhutanese over the invading Tibetan armies. Upon attending the festival, tourists will not only learn about the rich culture of Bhutan but can also relive the era dating back to the 17th-century.
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When: Apr 08, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025
Every year on the 10th date of the second month of the Bhutanese calendar, a festival is held in the charming valley of Paro to celebrate the birth of Guru Rinpoche, a highly revered saint who spread Vajrayana Buddhism in Bhutan.
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When: Jul 14, 2024 - Jul 15, 2024
The Haa Summer Festival is a lively and uplifting celebration of traditional living-culture, nomadic lifestyles, unique Bhutanese cuisine, traditional sports and religious performances. It provides unparalleled insight into the lives and traditions of Bhutan’s nomadic herders.
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When: Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
Druk Wangyel Tshechu is held in honour of his majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck and the Royal Bhutan Army for a successful military operation in which Indian militants hiding in the southern regions of Bhutan were successfully flushed out in December 2003.
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When: Jun 14, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
Nimalung Tshechu is a 3-days festival, and it is started with the usual chams and dances performed in other dzongkhags but on the final day, people are blessed with the display of Guru Tshengye Thongdrol in the morning.
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"Beyond spiritual affairs, Tshechu is a celebration of community, camaraderie, and shared Bhutanese identity. Families come together, dressed in their finest traditional attire, to enjoy the festivities. It's a time of joy, feasting, and dancing, fostering a strong sense of unity and belonging among the Bhutanese people"
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