Apart from natural beauty and fascinating culture, the land of Bhutan is also known for its vibrant festivals and cultural events that reflect the real beauty of the country. This is the time when people from all over the country gather to celebrate religious festivals and express their gratitude by performing various dance forms and musical events. Tshechu and Losar are two major festivals of Bhutan that are hugely celebrated within the country. Festivals are also hugely popular for their offering of traditional foods that attract tourists and food lovers from all over the world.
The largest festival of Bhutan, Paro Tshechu is celebrated on the 10th day of the 2nd lunar calendar. The festival features performances of various rituals traditions and folk dance performances which also include world-famous masked dance. Tourists can witness the real beauty of the country and relish various delicacies of the Bhutanese cuisines.
The national festival of Bhutan, Thimphu Tshechu is the largest festival that is celebrated every year on the 10th day of the 8th lunar month and plays a major role in the life of every citizen. The festival is mostly celebrated to clean themselves from bad karma by worshipping their god and understanding the purpose of life.
Nomad festival is another major festival of this region that is celebrated all around the country with great passion and energy. The festival is celebrated to showcase the rich culture, traditions and old-age rituals of the country that have been followed by generations.
Losar is the Tibetan New Year that is celebrated every year on the 1day of the calendar. The festival includes preparations of various food items, and alcoholic drinks and cleaning the houses. This is one of the major festivals of the country and is celebrated with high energy and passion.