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Bhutan Festival Tour
Bhutan festivals are rich and happy expressions of its ancient Buddhist culture. This festivals are held in all districts in honour of Padmasambava - "one who was born from a Lotus flower", popularly known as "Guru Rinpoche", the precious Teacher. This saint contributed enormously to the diffusion of Tantirc Buddhism in the Himalayan regions of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, etc. around 800 A.D.
The Tsechu is a religious festival, and by attending it, it is believed one gains merits. It is also a yearly social gathering where the people gather to rejoice, dressed in finery. The Thimphu Tsechu was established by the 4th Temporal Ruler, Tenzing Rabgye (1638-1696) in 1670 on the 8th month of Bhutanese calendar to commemorate the birth of Guru Rinpoche. In order that Bhutan can rejoice in continued happiness, many learned lamas established the tradition of these dances. The deities of the Tantric teaching are invoked during these dances. Through their power and benediction, all misfortunes are annihilated, and peace and happiness reign.
Bhutan Festival Tours offer Tourists a complete insight into the nation's vibrant religion & Culture. The most popular events in the cultural itineraries coinciding Thimphu Festival, Paro Festival, Punakha Festival, Wangdue Festival, Gomkora, Chotenkora and Bumthang Festival.
Tsechus are week-long festivals where the teachings of Padmasambhava are imparted to the deity through mask well choreograph dances. The other attraction of Festival tours is to meet the rural Bhutanese in their quaint hamlets and see first hand their way of life. Here one gets the opportunity to intermingle with the average Bhutanese, and to enjoy their hospitality.
Yeoong Travels has an extensive choice of activities especially designed to enjoy your Bhutan tours, Bhutan treks, and culture events. Information can be obtained from us as to which exact festival, tour or trek will be of interest to you.
| Thimphu Festival 2012 (25th to 27th Sept, 2012) | ||
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Expedition Type | Culture & Festival Tour |
| Duration | 7 Days | |
| Thimphu Tsechu (Festival) is one of the largest festivals in Bhutan, it is held at the courtyard of the Trashichoedzong on presence of His holiness the Je khenpo, member of monk and the civil servant, in capital. The festival was first started by Desi Tenzin Rabgay the 4th temporal ruler of Bhutan. | ||
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| Jambay Lhakhang Drup (29th Oct. – 2nd Nov, 2012) | ||
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Expedition Type | Culture & Festival Tour |
| Duration | 12 Days | |
| This expedition starts from the Paro Valley and continue east through the stunning valleys of Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, Trongsa and to Bumthang. During the tour you will visit villages, temples, monasteries, markets and attend festivals. You will have good opportunity to interact with the welcoming Bhutanese people and swap western custom with their spiritual life of myth, legend, superstition and folklore. | ||
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