Phuentsholing Tsechu

Phuentsholing · Western Bhutan

Phuentsholing Tsechu festival commenced in recent years following the establishment of Dratsang, the central monastic body unit. The Bhutan festival showcases mask dances and folk performances by the local monastic community and students from Phuentsholing schools. It is an annual holiday for Phuentsholing schools and government institutes, drawing a significant attendance, including many Indians from neighboring areas.

Where
Phuentsholing
Lasts
3 days
Usually held
December or November
Region
Western Bhutan

About the festival

Why the Tsechu festival is popular in Phuentsholing

It is an annual holiday for Phuentsholing schools and government institutes, drawing a significant attendance, including many Indians from neighboring areas.

When does it happen?

It’s in Nov – December.

Phuentsholing Tsechu festival

Phuentsholing Tsechu festival commenced in recent years following the establishment of Dratsang, the central monastic body unit. The festival showcases mask dances and folk performances by the local monastic community and students from Phuentsholing schools. It is an annual holiday for Phuentsholing schools and government institutes, drawing a significant attendance, including many Indians from neighboring areas.

All dates

Year Dates Days Status
2024 8–10 Dec 3 Held
2025 28–30 Nov 3 Held
2026 17–19 Nov 3 Confirmed
2027 6–8 Dec 3 Confirmed

Dates follow the lunar calendar and are set by the monastery or local community, usually a year ahead. We re-check them with our local office each season.

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