Overview

The annual Trashigang Tshechu is one of the biggest festivals in eastern Bhutan. People from all over eastern Bhutan come to the festival. The nomadic community of Merak and Sakteng, called the Brokpas, stand out of the crowd with their unique dress and appearance. Different sacred mask dances are performed during the festival apart from other traditional folk songs and dances. The highlight of the festival is the unfurling of the thongdrel (large tapestry) of Guru Tshengyed (eight manifestation of Guru Rinpoche). Another thongdrol of Neten Chudrug (Sixteen Arhats) is also unfurled for the public.

Details

• Starts: 01 Jan 2021
• Ends: 03 Jan 2021
• Venue: Trashigang Dzong
• Dzongkhag: Trashigang
• Contact: Culture Officer: +975-17489004
  Dzongda: +975-17646518
  Planning Officer: +975-17801734 / 17629459

Additional details

Address	Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang
Start date	2021-01-01
End date	2021-01-03