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Festivals
As an area famed for its monasteries and sacred sites, Jakar plays host to several tshechu religious festivals throughout the year. The highlight of a tshechu is the masked dances conducted by monks, which were developed according to precise instructions given by past Buddhist masters. According to Buddhist philosophy, all experiences leave an imprint in the mind stream that produces a corresponding result in the future, and so viewing dances, such as these, that are imbued with sacred symbolism is considered to be a very auspicious and sanctifying experience. While the event is not held in a solemn atmosphere and there is much merriment, visitors are reminded that it is still a religious festival that holds great significance in the lives of Bhutanese people, and so appropriate behavior is expected.
All dates are for the year 2011
Nimalung Tshechu
Jul 8-10
Kurjey Tshechu
Jul 10
Tamshingphala Choepa
Oct 6-8
Tangbi Mani
Oct 10-12
Jakar Dzong Tsechu
Nov 3-6
Jambay Lakhang Drup (Tshechu)
Nov 10-14
Pakhar Duchhoed (Tshechu)
Nov 11-13
Nalakhar Tshechu
Dec 10-12