BHUTAN FESTIVALS
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Tshechus are annul festivals held in every districts in Bhutan. Being held
just once a year it becomes a time for people to leave everything behind
and merry. It is the only time when most rural folks get a respite from their
back breaking work. Families wait eagerly for this
event. Its even harder for youngsters to have the
patience when such events are a great opportunity
to see new dates and wear their Sunday best.
Tshechu, means the 10th day, its held on the 10th
day of the Bhutanese calander to commemorate
Guru Rinpoche's birthday. Guru Rinpoche, called
the second Buddha was a great saint who
introduced Buddhism in Bhutan. He was one of
the great scholars who studied in the great Nalanda
University (Bihar, India) which is in ruins now. Guru Rinpoche visited
Bhutan in the 7th century and walk the entire length and breath of Bhutan
propagating Buddhist teachings.
The intricately hand woven dress worn during festivals are especially
saved for this special event. A single female dress worn by a rich lady
would be nothing less than US$2000. Even the poorest have a dress
which cost about US$500. These are kind of dress which families keep it
locked and are taken out only once a year for this special event. Most
families save for years to get one of these dresses.
A finely woven female dress takes about an year for completion.
just once a year it becomes a time for people to leave everything behind
and merry. It is the only time when most rural folks get a respite from their
back breaking work. Families wait eagerly for this
event. Its even harder for youngsters to have the
patience when such events are a great opportunity
to see new dates and wear their Sunday best.
Tshechu, means the 10th day, its held on the 10th
day of the Bhutanese calander to commemorate
Guru Rinpoche's birthday. Guru Rinpoche, called
the second Buddha was a great saint who
introduced Buddhism in Bhutan. He was one of
the great scholars who studied in the great Nalanda
University (Bihar, India) which is in ruins now. Guru Rinpoche visited
Bhutan in the 7th century and walk the entire length and breath of Bhutan
propagating Buddhist teachings.
The intricately hand woven dress worn during festivals are especially
saved for this special event. A single female dress worn by a rich lady
would be nothing less than US$2000. Even the poorest have a dress
which cost about US$500. These are kind of dress which families keep it
locked and are taken out only once a year for this special event. Most
families save for years to get one of these dresses.
A finely woven female dress takes about an year for completion.
Who will I be? Young girls gathered around an
astrologer.
astrologer.
Monks watching a dance sequence
Men and Women dressed in their Sunday best
Lunch break, families sit on the lawn and eat from
bamboo and wooden cups
bamboo and wooden cups
Mask dance being performed in the courtyard
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