Bhutan or the land of Thunder Dragon richly and happily celebrates its ancient Buddhist culture through colorful mask dances. Most of the festivals are held in honor of Guru Rinpoche which falls on 10th of Lunar Bhutan Festival Calendar. Your visit to Bhutan is incomplete if you cannot participate in one of the Bhutan Festivals. So check out the Bhutan Festival date for 2024 so you can add at least one of the festivals in your Bhutan Tour Itinerary.
Bhutan Festival or Tshechu, the festival of mask dances, is one of the most vibrant legacies of Bhutan’s intangible cultural gems that dates back to as far as the 8th century. An Indian saint Guru Padmasambhava or Lotus-born , who is credited to have brought Tantric form of Buddhism in the country , is the propagator of these colorful mask dances.
The mask dance festivals are available throughout the year. So you can always check the Bhutan Festival Calendar below and try to add one in your Bhutan Tour Package.
The mask dance festivals celebrate the offset of the harvest season, meaning the barns are full and the skies sunny, or just before the dawn of a new spring season that precedes the bloom and color. The mask dance festival is celebrated as annual event throughout all 20 districts in the country and 3-5 days affair of Bhutan Festival Calendar date generally concludes with the unfurling of the Thongdrel , giant Buddhist applique, that are displayed only once in a year and is associated with bringing joy and fulfillment in one’s lives.
Things To Do in Bhutan Festival
Bhutanese festivals are a big attraction for solo travelers as well as for families. Especially during these festivals every Bhutanese coming for celebration wear their finest clothes. You too can try out Bhutanese Dress (Gho and Kira) and join the locals. You can also pack picnic lunches and stay all day at the festivals.
Detail View of Bhutan Festival Calendar 2024
A detailed view of the Bhutan festival Calendar is below. Try to include one of the festivals in your itinerary if possible so you can Enjoy Bhutan Cultural extravaganza.