This weird sounding word tsechu literally means day ten as the festivals start on the tenth day of a lunar month in tibetan calendar. The general way of life there consists of a fascinating mix of the contemporary and antique, allowing its population to modernise without forsaking its cultural. For a few days in october, in the himalayan kingdom of bhutan, the population of the tiny country increases twofold as visitors from neighbouring countries in the subcontinent, and from across the world, gather to witness one of the great. Paro tsechu the spring festival in paro, bhutan features elaborate dances performed by monks and laymen as well as the unfurling of a gigantic holy silk ta. In bhutan, it is known as tsechu which literally means tenth. Local perspectives on the impact of tourism on religious festivals. Bhutan womenonly sacred sites tour april 2011 wanderlust. Mar 05, 2020 per the 2015 census, the population of haa dzongkhag was 499,1572 households making it the second least populated dzongkhag in bhutan after gasa. Bhutan uses its own calendar, a variant of the lunisolar tibetan calendar. If you click on the name of particular bhutan festival, you will find more details such daily program, photos, videos and more.
Those attending thimphu tshechu in bhutan will find plenty of activities to take part in, including. Tsechu has been held annually since the 17th century when zhandrung ngawang namgyel, the founder of bhutan initiated the festival in bhutan. It is held annually in various monasteries, dzongs of bhutan to honor the guru rinpoche padmasambhava being his human form, the lotusborn teacher, who brought tantric buddhism to bhutan in the 8th century. Public holidays in bhutan consist of both national holidays and local festivals or tshechus. Plan to arrive at least one day in advance of departure to bhutan in case of flight delays. Bhutan has many indigenous celebrations apart from the usually observed government and national holidays. Explore the land of the thunderdragon on this active adventure that follows buddhist teachings that we are not set apart from nature but rather that we are part of it. Also, autumn is the time of thimphu tsechu the biggest festival in bhutan with featuring dances and performance by the monks in costumes and masks.
While traveling to bhutan s central valleys, our journey takes us through farming villages with photogenic terraced. Thimphu tsechu decorum association of bhutanese tour. During the festival, monks and laymen perform mask dances over a stretch of three to five. The known set of words to define the date of his birth is the tenth day of the month of monkey. For a few days in october, in the himalayan kingdom of bhutan, the population of the tiny country increases twofold as visitors from neighbouring countries in the subcontinent, and from across the world, gather to. Bhutan tour packages tour to bhutan himalayan trekking. Sep 29, 2017 year 2018 pdf version year 2019 tentative pdf version thimphu tsechu decorum as per the meeting held with royal bhutan police on 29th september 2017 with regard to upcoming thimphu tshechu, we would like to inform all tour operators to kindly instruct the guides on dos and donts as follows. In bhutan, sacred music is viewed as a metaphor for spiritual motivation in attaining enlightenment. This tour also includes the many highlights of bhutans rich cultural and scenic western valleys, including taktsang monastery, punakha. Tshechu has the meaning day ten, deriving from the fact that tshechus are held on the tenth day of each month of the buddhist calendar used. Paro tsechu is one of the most popular festivals in bhutan. Bhutan highlights tour covers the beautiful cities of bhutan including paro, thimphu, punakha, and gangtey. Haas major feature is the haa valley, a steep northsouth valley with a narrow floor.
The himalayan nation of bhutan is known to embrace gross national. Tourism in bhutan began in 1974, when the government of bhutan, in an effort to raise revenue and to promote bhutanese unique culture and traditions to the outside world, opened its isolated country to foreigners. The group meets in bangkok prior to departure to bhutan. It is one of the biggest festivities celebrated in the capital city, thimphu for four days from the 10 th day of the 8 th month of every lunar year. Bhutan festival dates listed is provided by bhutan tourism council and tour operators association of bhutan. Get to the heart of bhutan and begin your journey now. Thimphu tsechu decorum association of bhutanese tour operators. Tshechu is a religious festival meaning tenth day held annually in various temples, monasteries and dzongs throughout the country. Posted on may 26, 2019 june 10, 2020 by backpacking romance to put it in the words of the lonely planet, the exotic, arcane and otherworldly side of bhutanese culture is perfectly encapsulated in its religious festivals. Tshechu are annual religious bhutanese festivals held in each district or dzongkhag of bhutan. Elaine dobson for a few days in october, in the himalayan kingdom of.
Bhutan s capital city thimpu is a thriving, modern region. The best of bhutan gentle walks, cultural highlights and comfortable accommodation. Year 2018 pdf version year 2019 tentative pdf version thimphu tsechu decorum as per the meeting held with royal bhutan police on 29th september 2017 with regard to upcoming thimphu tshechu, we would like to inform all tour operators to kindly instruct the guides on dos and donts as follows. On day one is shinje yab yum, dance of the lord of death and his consort. In 1974 a total of 287 tourists visited the kingdom of bhutan. Pdf must know before traveling to bhutan tung nguy. Tsechus are annual buddhist festivals in bhutan to commemorate the great deeds of guru rimpoche saint padmasambhava. Silk was precious and evoked prosperity as the bhutanese word for both is the. The tshechu is a religious event celebrated on tenth day of a month of the lunar calendar corresponding to the birthday of guru rimpoche guru padmasambhava. Bhutan central bhutan walking adventure austin adventures. Paro tsechu the tsechu is a religious festival that is celebrated in all the dzongkhags.
Gentle walking bhutan thimphu tsechu mountain kingdoms. Ascend the steep path the taktshang goemba, trek through fabled himalayan vallyes, and get a blessing from a wooden phallus at the tsechu. The thimphu tsechu was established by the 4th temporal ruler, tenzing rabgye 16381696 in 1670. The chukha ngedrup tse dzong observes a three day tshechu comprising of. However, the festivity is observed at different times in different communities of the followers of tantric buddhism, because the monkey month is considered. A tsechu is a buddhist festival in honour of guru rimpoche, the saint who brought buddhism to bhutan.
Because it is a lunisolar calendar, dates of some national holidays and most. The dominant language of the district is dzongkhag, the national language. Spring flowering rhododendron forests in pristine himalayan mountain scenery. Aug 17, 2019 for locals, tsechu is a time to socialize, to entertain, to receive blessings and wash away their sins. The sacred music of bhutan is performed together with cham dances, or ritual masked dances. A highlight of the paro tsechu is the unfurling of the silk thangka so large it covers the face of an entire building and is considered one of the most sacred blessings in the whole of bhutan. Tsechu festival tour packages in bhutan book tsechu. Civil registration and census royal government of bhutan. Visit the memorial chorten a great stupa built in memory of the third king of bhutan who reigned the kingdom from 19521972. Dance and music are integral to bhutan s tsechu and dormche festivals, and other ritual activities at temples, and monasteries. Visit the mini zoo where the national animals were kept and drive to sangeygang where you can have a spectacular view of thimphu valley. The book was completed on the day padmasambhavas thondrol large portrait image was unfurled at the paro tshechu festival.
Punakha tsechu a1 bhutan travel services a1 bhutan. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, tsechus festivals are one of the best ways to experience the ancient living culture of bhutan. Bhutan highlights tour it is among the popular bhutan tour packages. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, festival is celebrated in honor of guru rimpoche, who brought buddhism to bhutan. The perfect place for tourists to embrace bhutanese culture.
The next hemis tsechu is expected to be commemorated on 30th june 2020 to 1st july 2020. Bhutan travel guide 2020 lonely planet online shop lonely. Bhutan festivals calendar 2021 travel to bhutan druk asia. Spectacular bhutanese mask dances are a highlight of our photographic excursion into this timeless world.
It starts with lhamoi drupchen, a rite dedicated to the protecting deity of bhutan, pelden lhamo. Bhutan thimphu tsechu festival 06 nights 07 days nanda travel. Tsechus are held on auspicious days and months in the bhutanese calendar, and last up to four days. Most dances are the same as other tshechus, but the sequence varies. The most popular ones are the tsechu festivals tsechu literally means the tenth day of the lunar calendar when guru rinpoche, the patron saint of bhutan, was born though the exact time when it is celebrated may vary according to the temple or place. Hemis festival 2021 leh ladakh dates, venue, history holidify. Tsechu festival tour package in bhutan held annually in a number of monasteries in bhutan, tsechu festival is organized to honor the mighty padmasambhava, a revered deity in buddhist tradition. For locals, tsechu is a time to socialize, to entertain, to receive blessings and wash away their sins. Paro tsechu paro tsechu is one of the most popular festivals in bhutan. Bhutan is the last mahayana buddhist kingdom and the teachings of this school of buddhism are intrinsic to the daily life of its people. Jan 30, 2018 if you have heard about the tiny himalayan kingdom of bhutan, you may have probably heard about bhutan s festivals called tsechu as well.
The tshechu is a religious event celebrated on tenth day of a month of the lunar calendar corresponding to the birthday. Because it is a lunisolar calendar, dates of some national holidays and most tshechus change from year to year. A tsechu is a religious festival in honour of guru padmasa. The tsechu is a religious festival that is celebrated in all the dzongkhags. A tsechu is a buddhist festival in honor of guru rimpoche, the saint who brought buddhism to bhutan. Religious dances of bhutan and their costumes bhutan society of. Moreover, the bhutanese believe they accumulate merit simply by attending and witnessing the sacred mask dances at the tsechus, and that their misfortunes will be removed by the power and blessings that the masked dances bring. The paro tsechu is known far and wide for its sacredness. Day 10 of month or tsechu hold special significance in the life of guru rinphoche, as most significant event takes place on that day, including his birth and hence most of the festivals takes place around the 10th day of the traditional calendar based on lunar month. The thimphu tsechu is one of the grandest of bhutan s festivals and attracts the largest audience. Bhutan thimphu tsechu festival 06 nights 07 days day 01 paro thimphu arrive at paro airport pbh, your visa will be stamped on your passport at the immigration counter, your guide and driver shall meet and greet you at the exit gate, they shall assist with your luggage and drive you to thimphu 55km. Bhutan packing list pdf bhutan sacred sites toura 2011 itinerary pdf about susan your tour leader, susan weisbohlen, is the owner of breathe books, a new age bookstore located in baltimore, maryland. A tsechu is a buddhist festival in honour of guru rimpoche, the saint who. Tsechu festival is one of the biggest religious celebrations of the bhutanese year in every district in bhutan.
The general way of life there consists of a fascinating mix of the contemporary and antique, allowing its population to modernise without forsaking its cultural heritage and identity. Titled bhutan s festival tour, one must make this journey at least once, to understand bhutan s deeply religious roots. Paro tsechu festival association of bhutanese tour operators. Through the shop, susan has been able to deeply explore and teach areas of great interest to her, including yoga, ayurveda and meditation.
Dance of the black hats, paro tsechu festival of dances, 2006 tshechu dzongkha. The other attraction of tsechu is thondrel display. Tshechus are religious festivals of the drukpa lineage of the kagyu school of tibetan buddhism. Thimphu tshechu the thimphu tshechu runs for a total of five days in late september or early october depending on the bhutanese lunar calendar. Tsechu is a festival to respect guru rimpoche who brought buddism to bhutan. Paro tsechu festival tour in bhutan makalu adventure. Bhutanese introduction, location, language, folklore. However, tshechus have been going on in bhutan s various dzongkhags districts since the 8th century b. The area receives between 200 and 300 inches 500 and 760 centimeters of rain a year.
Bhutan thimphu tsechu festival 06 nights 07 days day 01 paro thimphu arrive at paro airport pbh, your visa will be stamped on your passport at the immigration counter, your guide and driver shall meet and greet you at the exit gate, they shall assist with your luggage and drive you to thimphu 55km 1. Thimphu tshechu association of bhutanese tour operators. Bhutan, with an area of 18,217 square miles 47,182 square kilometers, lies in the eastern himalayan mountain range. Lonely planet is your passport to bhutan, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice. Rest of day at your own leisure to explore thimphu.
Bhutanese from all walks of life join the residents of the districts dressed in traditional costumes to attend the grand festival once a year. Pariwisata bhutan menawarkan berbagai festival, seperti gomkora tschechu, namgang kora, gasa tsechu, tsirang tshechu, zhemgang tshechu. Trelda tshechu of dagana dzongkhag is held every year on the 10th day of. May 26, 2019 tsechu festival of bhutan a photo blog. The druk wangyel tshechu is a unique festival performed by the royal bhutan army rather than monks or lay people. The number of tourists visiting bhutan increased to 2,850 in 1992, and rose dramatically to 7,158 in 1999. In the south is a narrow strip of lowland known as the duars plain.
Tshechu, or the mask dance festival, is the most important religious festival in bhutan. The festival is a major attraction in bhutan that makes thousands of travelers flock to this place every year. The mystical kingdom of bhutan 2017 spirit is calling. Bhutan travel guide 2020 lonely planet online shop. A thongdrel is a giant silk embroidered painting of guru rinpoche, zhabdrung and buddha. The area receives between 200 and 300 inches 500 and 760 centimeters of. As some of the festivals are small village events, the dates may be tentative and change without notice.
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