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 FESTIVALS 
Tshechu is the largest religious festival in Bhutan and is celebrated in the late Summer and Fall throughout the country (see city articles for local information), though Thimphu Tshechu is the most famous and attracts around 30,000 people. The highlight of the tshechu ceremonies is the the masked dances by monks, which were developed according to precise instructions given by past Buddhist masters. According to Buddhist philosophy, all experiences leave an imprint in the mind stream that produces a corresponding result in the future, and so viewing these dances, which are imbued with sacred symbolism, is considered to be a very auspicious and sanctifying experience. However, in spite of the religious nature of the ceremonies, tshechu is not a solemn event, and those attending generally have a good time with lots of laughter and merriment.
FESTIVALS 2007
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| Punakha Domchey |
Punakha |
Feb 21 - Feb 25 |
| Chorten Kora |
Transhiyangtse |
March 3 - March 19 |
| Gom Kora |
Trashigang |
March 26 - March 28 |
| Chukha Tsechu |
Chhukha |
March 31 - April 2 |
| Paro Tsechu |
Paro |
March 29 - April 2 |
| Ura Yakchoe |
Bumthang |
April 27- May 1 |
| Nimalung Tsechu |
Bumthang |
June 23 - June25 |
| Kurjey Tshechu |
Bumthang |
June 25 |
| Thimphu Drupchen |
Thimphu |
Sept 16 - Sept 20 |
| Wangdi Tsechu |
Wangduephodrang |
Sept 20 - Sept 22 |
| Tamshing Phala Choepa |
Bumthang |
Sept 21- Sept 23 |
| Thimphu Tsechu |
Thimphu |
Sept 21- Sept 23 |
| Tangbi Mani |
Bumthang |
Sept 25 - Sept 27 |
| Jampey Lhakhang Drup |
Bumthang |
Oct 25 - Oct 29 |
| Prakhar Tsechu |
Bumthang |
Oct 26 - Oct 28 |
| Mongar Tsechu |
Mongar |
Nov 16 - Nov 19 |
| Pemagatshel Tsechu |
Pemagatshel |
Nov 16 - Nov 19 |
| Trashigang Tsechu |
Trashigang |
Nov 28 - Dec 1 |
| Ngalakhang Tsechu |
Bumthang |
Nov 24 - Nov 26 |
| Trongsa Tsechu |
Trongsa |
Dec 18 - Dec 20 |
| Lhuentse Tsechu |
Lhuentse |
Dec 18 - Dec20 |
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