The Trashiyangtse Tshechu is a three-day festival in Trashiyangtse Dzong, Bhutan that features mask and folk dances, and the unfurling of a large religious scroll.
History
The festival used to take place at Dongdey Dzong, but has been held at Trashi Yangtse Dzong since 2014.
Atmosphere
The festival is a carnival-like event with thousands of people from nearby villages gathering in the Dzong courtyard.
What it features?
The festival showcases the district’s traditional heritage with a carnival-like atmosphere, religious mask dances, Bhutanese dances, and other forms of entertainment.
Where is take place?
The festival is held at Trashi Yangtse Dzong, where thousands of people from nearby villages gather.
When?
The festival takes place on the 7th day of the first month of the Bhutanese calendar, Dawa Dangpa. In 2024, the Trashiyangtse Tshechu will be held February 17–19 at Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzhang, Trashiyangtse.
What to see?
The festival features masked and folk dances performed by monks, students, and district mask dancers. The festival also includes the unfurling of a large religious scroll called a thongdrel, which is said to cleanse the viewer of sin.
