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October
October
Festival Dates
Tshechu, meaning "tenth day", is a religious festival held every year in various temples, monasteries and dzongs throughout the country. The Tshechu is a religious event held on the tenth day of a month in the lunar calendar, marking the birthday of Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava). However, the exact month...
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September
September
Mongar Tsechu
Mongar in eastern Bhutan is largely known as the “Bastion of the Zhongarps,” after the illustrious Dzongpons of Zhongar, who played a significant role in the history of Bhutan. One can still see the ruins of the Zhongar Dzong next to the highway in Lingmethang before reaching Mongar. The main...
