Tsechu-Annual Rituals
Tsechu is an annual religious festival in Bhutan, typically held in honor of Guru Rinpoche, the patron saint of Bhutan. The festival involves colorful masked dances, traditional music, and cultural performances, and it is considered an important event in Bhutanese culture. Similarly, the Samtse Dzongkhag three-day annual Tsechu which was held in the public ground begins on the 20th and ends on the 23rd of November with the unfurling of Guru Tshengye thongdrel to the public. It was an opportunity for the students, and staff of Samtse College of Education, students of high and secondary students, and local community people to witness the mask dances especially Guru Tshengye Cham, or dance of the eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche on the final day. Other mask dances were also performed such as Pacham, Durdag, Ging, and Tsholing, the Rigma Chudru Cham which were performed by the Dzongkhag dancers. Tsechu is a time for people to come together to celebrate their faith, culture, and c...