Bhutan Festivals Guide
Bhutan’s Tshechu festivals bring masked dance, music and community celebration to dzong courtyards throughout the year.
What a Tshechu is
A Tshechu is a religious festival held in honor of Guru Rinpoche, featuring days of masked dances (cham) performed by monks and laypeople in elaborate costume, watched by the local community in festive dress.
When festivals happen
Most Tshechus follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar, so exact dates shift year to year. Major festivals cluster in spring and autumn, though a few — like the Black-Necked Crane Festival — take place in winter. See our festival tours page for details on specific events.
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