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The Bhutanese are fun loving people, they love socializing, attending festivals, joking, playing, flirting and consuming alcohol that help them to be in the spirit of celebration. Owing to their fun loving nature, throughout the country there are various kinds of festivals that are celebrated in different times of the year. Among these festivals, the most recognized and attended by the mass is Tsechu festival (Tse- Date Chu – Ten). This festival is celebrated to commemorate the great deeds of 8th century Tantric master Guru Padmasambhava who is credited in spreading of Mahayana Buddhism in entire Himalaya region.
These Tsechu festivals are dominated by ancient old religious Mask Dances that are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary events, accompanied by blaring horns, booming drums, and clashing cymbals as they whirl and leap around the ancient old courtyard of a Dzong (Fortress). Crowds of people gather in their finest hand woven dress, brightly patterned cloth for which Bhutan is renowned, creating an intensely colorful and exciting atmosphere that had remained unchanged in its traditional purity for centuries. Locals believe that by dressing in their finest are another form of offering that could bring them blessings give them an opportunity to please the deities which in return bring them merit, luck and prosperity and also an occasion to see people and to be seen. The dance itself is believed to be the representation of the deities that are encountered during the intermediate period of Death and rebirth. Local
During these festival trips, we traverse through the culturally
centered valleys of Bhutan, experiencing the enchantment of pure
and exotic land, through its ancient fortresses, monasteries, and
temples that dot the country side and have opportunity to witness
Bhutan’s rich arts and crafts that transforms into exquisite works
of art from the hands of master artisans. Thanks to its isolation,
small population, mountainous terrain, and the national religion
of Buddhism, which stresses the sanctity of all life, Bhutan has
protected its forests and wildlife. As a result, this tiny
kingdom, in contrast to all of its neighbors, possesses the last
truly intact, large-scale ecosystem in the Himalayas. Protecting
not just nature but culture is a huge priority for Bhutan. The
Bhutanese people constitute one of the most interesting and least
disturbed cultures in the world and are often known as the “Living
museum” by its few visitors that make into Bhutan. It is not
uncommon to be engaged in discussion by passerby, or to be invited
in for lunch by a Bhutanese family. The Bhutanese are often as
curious about outsiders as tourists are about them. Over the
course of our days in Bhutan, we will immerse ourselves in the
country's rich Buddhist culture, ancient traditions and have ample
opportunities to interact with the friendly people of Bhutan and
learn their philosophy of “GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS” |
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| Nimalung Festival
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At this Nimalung Festival Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary events, accompanied by blaring horns, booming drums, and clashing cymbals as they whirl and leap around the courtyard... |
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| Thangbi Mani Festival
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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| Jakar Festival (Oct
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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| Jambay Lhakhang Festival
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Our trip coincides
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| Year end Trongsa Festival
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| Punakha Festival(Feb
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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| Paro Festival (Mar
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The Bhutanese are fun loving people, they
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| Ura Festival (May 2nd - May 15th 2011) |
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This trip allows the travelers to enjoy
the daily lives of friendly Bhutanese people by visiting villages,
temples, monasteries, and gigantic fortresses. It gives you
a chance to meet people, enjoy the pristine forest with rare
glimpse of wildlife and observe the ancient old traditions
of arts and crafts... |
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| Nimalung Festival (July
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At this Nimalung Festival Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary events, accompanied by blaring horns, booming drums, and clashing cymbals as they whirl and leap around the courtyard... |
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| Thimphu Festival (Sept 27th
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Bhutan had in the past defended its
sovereignty through ways of skillful mediation, war, and other
means of defense strategy. Punakha festival depicts one of
such victories, which have resulted in what Bhutan is today.
Our trip coincides with the sacred pageantry and dance
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| Thangbi Mani Festival (Oct
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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| Jambay Lhakhang Festival
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Our trip coincides
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district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this
Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and
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| Far East Mongar Festival (Nov
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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| Year end Trongsa
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The local people in this valley celebrate
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| Punakha Festival(Feb
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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| Paro Festival (Mar
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The Bhutanese are fun loving people, they
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and consuming alcohol that help them to be in the spirit of
celebration. Owing to their fun loving nature, throughout the
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| Domkhar Festival (Apr
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The local people in this valley celebrate their annual five-day festival after the harvest during the winter. This festival held in the courtyard of the fortress is one of the popular festivals in Bhutan... |
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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| Ura Festival (May 2nd - May 15th 2012) |
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This trip allows the travelers to enjoy
the daily lives of friendly Bhutanese people by visiting villages,
temples, monasteries, and gigantic fortresses. It gives you
a chance to meet people, enjoy the pristine forest with rare
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| Nimalung Festival (June 16th – July 09th 2012) |
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At this Nimalung Festival Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary events, accompanied by blaring horns, booming drums, and clashing cymbals as they whirl and leap around the courtyard... |
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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| Thangbi Mani Festival (Sep 21st – Oct 04th 2012) |
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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| Jakar Festival (Oct 29th – Nov 10th 2012) |
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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Our trip coincides with a festival in central part of Bhutan under Bumthang district at Chokhor valley at Tamshing Monastery. At this Tamshing Festival, Mask Dances are performed by both monks and lay person in brilliant costumes re-enacting the legendary eventss... |
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