Trongsa Tshechu

Trongsa was previously the seat of government, ruled by the first and second kings of Bhutan, due to its strategic location. The Trongsa was also a system that regulated trade between Central and eastern Bhutan. A plethora of festivals is held here to wish for good prosperity, not only in business but also in life. Every year in December, the Tshechu is a three-day festival. On the last day of the event, people from all across Trongsa come together for a festival of masks, dances, prayer, and blessings from the mystical Nang Tens.

The Trongsa Dzong is one of Bhutan's most impressive structures. It is situated on a ridge and boasts a stunning building with around 30 temples. A temple to Gesar may be found on the "watch tower," or Ta Dzong, which sits on a ridge above the Dzong and overlooks the Dzong. Trongsa Tshechu is one of Bhutan's oldest Tshechus. Tshechu is thought to have spread throughout Bhutan from Trongsa Dzongkhag. All of the chams/dances are identical to those of other Dzongkhags' ordinary Tshechu (Rang lug gi Cham). A Thongdrol is unfurled on the last day.

Location: Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa, Bhutan