Perfomers of the Tshechu (Bhutan).

Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon, is known for its rich cultural heritage and deeply rooted Buddhist traditions.
Among the many religious festivals celebrated in this Himalayan kingdom, Tshechu stands out as the most important and vibrant of them all.
Also known as the Mask Dance Festival, Tshechu is a time of spiritual devotion, cultural celebration, and social gathering for the Bhutanese people.
The dancer could be performed by both monks and laymen.
A Tshechu (literally "day ten") is held once a year in each district or dzongkhag of Bhutan on the tenth day of a month of the lunar Tibetan calendar. The month depends on the place.
They are large social gatherings, which perform the function of social bonding among people of remote and spread-out villages.
The focal point of the tshechus are costumed masked dances (Cham dances).

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Young Buddhist monk entering a Dzong (Bhutan).

Dzongs and monasteries are an integral part of Bhutan’s cultural and administrative landscape. They are foundational to Bhutanese culture, serving as both spiritual sanctuaries and administrative hubs.
These architectural marvels, characterized by their robust structures and intricate designs, symbolize the seamless integration of religious practices and governmental functions unique to Bhutan.
These fortress-like structures are not solely places of worship. Some house monastic communities and safeguard sacred relics, some serve as administrative hubs, hosting official meetings and dispensing justice, whilst others have become museums housing important cultural and artistic collections.

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Dancers of the Tshechu at the end of their performance (Bhutan).

Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon, is known for its rich cultural heritage and deeply rooted Buddhist traditions.
Among the many religious festivals celebrated in this Himalayan kingdom, Tshechu stands out as the most important and vibrant of them all.
Also known as the Mask Dance Festival, Tshechu is a time of spiritual devotion, cultural celebration, and social gathering for the Bhutanese people.
The dancer could be performed by both monks and laymen.
A Tshechu (literally "day ten") is held once a year in each district or dzongkhag of Bhutan on the tenth day of a month of the lunar Tibetan calendar. The month depends on the place.
They are large social gatherings, which perform the function of social bonding among people of remote and spread-out villages.
The focal point of the tshechus are costumed masked dances (Cham dances).

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Perfomer of the Tshechu (Bhutan).

Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon, is known for its rich cultural heritage and deeply rooted Buddhist traditions.
Among the many religious festivals celebrated in this Himalayan kingdom, Tshechu stands out as the most important and vibrant of them all.
Also known as the Mask Dance Festival, Tshechu is a time of spiritual devotion, cultural celebration, and social gathering for the Bhutanese people.
The dancer could be performed by both monks and laymen.
A Tshechu (literally "day ten") is held once a year in each district or dzongkhag of Bhutan on the tenth day of a month of the lunar Tibetan calendar. The month depends on the place.
They are large social gatherings, which perform the function of social bonding among people of remote and spread-out villages.
The focal point of the tshechus are costumed masked dances (Cham dances).

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Street scene (Bhutan)

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