Tsechu is a religious event celebrated on the tenth day of a month of the lunar calendar corresponding to the birth of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava). It is a grand event where the entire communities come together, rejuvenate to the rhythm of religious mask dances and submerge in the blessings. It’s also a wonderful chance to rediscover the nation’s distinctive culture and revered traditions.

The “cham dances,” also known as mask dances, are the festival’s main attraction and are performed by monks and laypeople dressed in opulent silk robes and finely made masks. The sacred dances give participants a chance to consider the actions they have taken, creating a cathartic experience that purifies the soul.

Tsechu is an important religious event for the Bhutanese. Wearing their finest clothes, people gather together to accumulate spiritual merits and move forward to enlightenment.