Bhutanese believe in festivals (Tshechu and Dromchoe). The self sufficient villages, dzongs (castle monasteries) represent a picture of Bhutan as a fairy tale land which is contented, uncluttered and untouched. Festivals normally take place in spring and autumn.

Tshechus are celebrated for three to five days in which both monks and laymen perform the dances. They consist of religious drama, mask dances and folk dances that have remained unchanged for centuries. On the last day of the tshechus there is a display of a Thongdrel (Guru Rinpoche) which we believe that by viewing this we are delivered from the cycles of reincarnations. Tshechus are also a time for Bhutanese to socialize with family, friends and acquaintances. They wear their finest clothes and jewellery and rejoice together.
Many visitors come to Bhutan to witness religious festivals held annually in Dzongs and monasteries throughout the country. They provide an ideal opportunity to appreciate the essence of the Bhutanese characters. You can take beautiful photographs in such occasion. So pack as much film as you think you will need and then double it. They are just wonderful.