The Nalakhar Tshechu is an annual three-day religious festival held at Ngaa Lhakhang in the village of Nalakhar in Bumthang, Bhutan.
This rural festival is a significant event for local communities, blending spiritual devotion with cultural celebration.
Key features of the festival
Purpose: The tshechu is celebrated to bring happiness and prosperity to the village and the country, and to pray for a good harvest.
Location: The festival takes place in the small, beautiful Nalakhar village in the Choekhor Valley of Bumthang, which is considered a cultural and religious center of Bhutan.
Activities: The festival features vibrant folk dances, including the sacred cham (masked dances) performed by monks and laypeople. It also includes spiritual teachings and showcases local cuisine.
Attendees: Villagers from all over Bumthang, and visitors from other parts of the country, attend the festival in their finest traditional clothes.
Atmosphere: For travelers, the Nalakhar Tshechu offers a unique opportunity to witness a small, authentic festival in a remote rural setting.
Dates
The Nalakhar Tshechu is celebrated on the 15th to 17th days of the 9th month of the Bhutanese lunar calendar, which corresponds to late fall in the Gregorian calendar.
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