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Paro Tshechu is one of the important religious festivals of Bhutan. Paro Tshechu is an annual festival and it is held on March or April depending on Bhutanese calendar. The unfurling of Thongdroel which is a very important part of this festival is considered as very auspicious and it is like a sacred blessing for Bhutan. Thongdroel is a religious scroll which contains the image of Bhutanese deity, Guru Rimpoche. Paro Tshechu, one of the Buddhist festivals of Bhutan reflects the culture and tradition of Bhutan.
Tshechu basically means a religious festival in which the performers dance wearing different masks and ornamental costumes. Tshechu dance depicts many events of ancient Bhutan, like the life of Padmasambhava who was a Buddhist teacher in eighth century.As the festival is celebrated in Paro valley, it is called Paro Tschech. The dance that is performed during this Bhutanese festival has its religious and spiritual importance and the dance is usually performed by monks and lay persons. The dance forms performed in Paro Tshechu date back to the Middle Ages. To witness the spectacular event people from Bhutan as well as from different countries turn up.
People from all over the world come to see Paro Tshechu festival to get a taste Bhutanese culture. Paro Tshechu is not only a religious festival but also a social gathering. It is a time for relatives and friends for a get together, and celebrate. The whole Bhutan gets into the mood of celebration during this festival. This Bhutanese celebration brings good luck to everyone. Viewing of Thongdroel is considered very auspicious in this festival. The duration of this festival depends on the Bhutanese calendar. Paro Tshechu festival brings hope and prosperity to the people of Bhutan. To know more on Bhutanese festival, keep reading the pages of
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