Overview

The 7th century Tibetan king Songsten Gampo is said to have built 108 temples in one day and Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang is believed to be one of them. The Jambay Lhakhang Drup

is one of the most interesting events held there. During this festival, the chams (dances) include Terchham (Naked Dance), which was formerly initiated by Terton Dorje Lingpa, Mewang, Macham, Ging Tsholing, Dramtse Ngacham, Zhana Cham etc,. The dances are performed by the local villagers of Norgang, Changwa and Nangsiphel. The festival is a five-day programme.

Details

• Starts: 31 Oct 2020
• Ends: 03 Nov 2020
• Venue: Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor
• Dzongkhag: Bumthang
• Contact: District Culture Officer: 03-631539
  Gup Office, Chokhor: 03-631496

Additional details

Address	Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang
Start date	2020-10-31
End date	2020-11-03