Paro Tshechu 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Paro Tshechu  2023                                                             Paro in Bhuitan becomes spectacular during its own festival Paro Tshechu. With the majestic dzongs, lush valleys, a pristine river and a clear sky, this town does not look anything less than a painting. Giving visitors an illusion as if they are in a dream, Paro Tshechu makes your journey amidst the Himalayas unforgettable. Being a part of a tshechu here shows how religious faith can mould one's life towards the path of goodness. One gets to learn a lot about the culture of Bhutan and the history of Buddhism. No one goes empty-handed after attending this five-day-long festival.                                                    

                                                       

 For Bhutanese people, it is not just a festival. It is their faith and belief, which they celebrate in the form of Tshechu. Each day has its very own importance and the last day witnesses the most crowd. It is because the last day witnesses the unfurling of a "Thangka", made up of silk. Although the official tshechu starts from the tenth day of the 2nd Lunar month, the preparations and celebrations start from at least a month ago.

The locals shop for new clothes, and the dzong is decorated using flowers. People are anything but tired by constantly talking about the significance of this holy festival. It gives us an insight into their religion, in a form which can not be found in any other place. No wonder Paro Tshechu is one of the most popular tshechus in the whole of Bhutan. People from all over the country, and even outside the country, travel for miles to mark their presence in this sacred festival of dance and colours.

what happens in the Tshechu?

Dance of Black Hats

• Dances, plays, songs and whatever you name - Paro Tshechu has it all.
• Monks and laymen wear silk costumes and perform sacred masked dances.
• Most dances have a story associated with them, which are depicted in the form of the performances.
• The theme of most of these spectacular dances is the victory of good over evil.
• They revolve around the visions and life words of Guru Rinpoche. His life story is depicted in the most beautiful way possible.
• Some of the most popular dances are Lords of the Cremation Grounds, Novel Men, Stag and Terrifying Deities. 
• Many wind instruments, such as trumpets and flutes, are played, which fill the air with a sense of festivity and triumph. 
• People seek blessings of Buddhist Gurus including Guru Rinpoche.
• Men and women are dressed in their finest clothes and have delicious Bhutanese cuisine packed with them in the bamboo lunchboxes.