Festival

Unlike other Tshechus, the Punakha Tshechu has been unfolding in quiet reverence, with a few spectators. During the three-day Tshechu, the monks chant prayers in the Dzong without any mask dance or cultural programme. According to the Central Monastic Body,...

Thousands gathered at the Tendrelthang in Tashichhodzong to witness the first day of the annual Thimphu Tshechu. Dressed in their finest Ghos and Kiras, people from in and around Thimphu and tourists were seen enjoying the festive atmosphere. The tshechu...

The Bhutan Film Institute is set to host Bhutan’s inaugural international film festival titled "Kingdom of Bhutan International Film Festival" next month. The festival will feature a short film competition, with 24 short films currently submitted. Among the international guests...

The nine-day Puran or Hindu Moenlam Chhenmo began on Saturday at the Devi Panchayan Mandir in Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu. The prayer ceremony is organised for the long life of His Majesty The King and the Royal Family, peace and prosperity of...

As August begins, the capital has burst into life once again, drawing authors, artists, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and students from across the globe and our own country. Bhutan Echoes has returned with its 13th edition, now known as Drukyul’s Literature...

The tradition of Jomo-Dangling Soelkha, a feast offering festival in honour of the local deities Ama Jomo and Meme Dangling, continues to this day in Trashigang’s Khaling Gewog. This age-old tradition is meant to seek protection for their community. The...

The Bhutan Paralympic Committee celebrated the fifth Paralympic festival at Changangkha Middle Secondary School in Thimphu today. This annual event aims to encourage children with disabilities to engage in sports from a young age. This year’s festival highlights the potential...

Some local festivals in the country are considered very significant and are not to be missed. One such festival is the Dungkhar Ugyen Choling Goenpa Tshechu in Pema Gatshel’s Khar Gewog. During the festival, a skull known as "Aa Thoe"...

Merak Gewog in Trashigang, usually known for its rich cultural heritage, is capturing the attention of an increasing number of people for its incredible nature, this time. With the breathtaking bloom of rhododendrons, an increasing number of visitors including tourists...

With 18 entries for various categories, the fifth edition of the Beskop Tsechu Film Festival saw the highest number of Bhutanese films in its competition category this year. Among the entries were nine short fiction films, five documentaries and four...