Bhutan

The people of Bhutan call this series of days the Losar New Year. This is the most important holiday of the year according to the lunar calendar, it takes place within 15 days and the first three days of the new year. This holiday has very ancient origins in pre-Buddhist times. In winter, people will perform the ritual of offering incense to the gods, protectors, and spirits. Gradually, Losar became a Buddhist festival. During Lunar New Year, people will visit pagodas, worship ancestors, dance, sing, and hold festivals. The King of Bhutan will give New Year's gifts to his citizen.

Every member of the family returning home no matter where they are far away, cleaning the house together, arranging rice trays and fruit trays to worship ancestors is also a Bhutanese custom. Hearty trays of rice with lots of food and fruits to thank the gods and ancestors for giving them a prosperous life in the old year.