Archives: Festivals

Ngawa Losar and Monlam Prayer are deeply significant events celebrated in Ngawa (also known as Aba), a region in...

The Kumbum Monastery Festival is one of the most important and celebrated religious festivals held at Kumbum Monastery (also...

The Jyekundo Horse Festival, also known as the Yushu Horse Festival, is an annual event celebrated in Jyekundo (also...

The Palden Lhamo Festival is a prominent religious and cultural event celebrated in Ladakh, India, particularly at the Palden...

Lhabab Dechen is a significant Buddhist festival celebrated primarily in Tibet and among Tibetan communities in India, including Ladakh....

The Nagchu Horse Race is one of the most prestigious and thrilling events in Tibet. Held annually in Nagchu,...

The Shoton Yogurt Festival is a vibrant and ancient cultural celebration held annually in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet,...

Gyantse Horse Race and Archery Festival is the most prestigious horse race and archery contest, having hosted the first...

‘Zamling Chisang’ was originally meant to commemorate Guru Rinpoche’s subjugation of the local deities and the founding of Samye...

Tashilumpo Thanka unfolding Festival at Tashilumbu monastery was created by the first Dalai Lama Gengdu Zhuma some 150 years...

Butter lamp Festival or Choe-nga Choepa falls on the 15th of the first month of Tibetan calendar. It is...

The Great Prayer ( Monlam Chenmo) Festival is held each year from 8th through 14th of the first month...

Losar Tibetan New Year falls usually in February but could be anywhere  between end of January and mid march....

Gaden Nga Choe is an important and vibrant Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrated at the Gaden Monastery, one of the...

The Gaden Thanka is an important and revered religious event celebrated at the Gaden Monastery in Tibet. The festival...

Labrang Moenlam is an important religious event held at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, Gansu Province, China. Labrang Monastery is...

The Litang Horse Festival is a summer horse festival held in the town and highland of Litang in Sichuan...

The largest horse race festival in Tibetan areas is held near the town of Gyegu or Jyekundo in Yushu...

Karma Dunba is an important Tibetan Buddhist festival, particularly celebrated in the Kham region of Tibet and among Tibetan...

Choekhor Duechen is a significant Buddhist festival celebrated in Tibet and other Tibetan Buddhist regions, marking the turning of...

Tukbi Tseshi is a Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Buddha Shakyamuni. It falls on the...

The Alpine Summer Festival is a vibrant celebration held annually in the Tibetan Plateau region, particularly in Ladakh, Himachal...

The Birth Anniversary of 4th King of Bhutan, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, is celebrated every year on November 11th...

Guru Rinpoche is regarded as an equal or as the reincarnation of Buddha. So during his birth anniversary, many...

As the black-necked crane migrates to Bhutan for the winter, locals celebrate this rare bird with a gentle –...

Buli Mani festival is held in Buli temple. Buli temple or lhakhang is located on a little knoll in...

Chhukha Tsechu is held in front lawn of Chhukha or Chukha Dzong. The main attraction of this festival is...

Choejam Rabney is a significant Buddhist festival celebrated primarily in Bhutan and parts of Tibet. The festival is dedicated...

The Chorten Kora festival is one of eastern Bhutan’s oldest religious festivals, held annually at Chorten Kora in Trashiyangtse....

The second part of the Chorten Kora festival is held on Namgang, the last day of the first lunar...

Coronation Day Bhutan is celebrated on November 6th each year, marking the ascension of the current King, King Jigme...

The Domkhar festival takes place in the Chumey Valley of Bumthang district. It is believed to have been initiated...

Druk Wangyel Festival was established in 2011 to honor His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Armed Forces’...

Dzongdrakha is a cliff-side temple complex on the western side of the Paro Valley. Dzongdrakha hosts an annual tsechu...

The last day of Dzongdrakha festival is held after the Paro Tsechu concludes. It is a small village event...

After achieving enlightenment, Buddha gave his first sermon in the deer park at Sarnath, near modern day Varanasi. The...

Gaden Choedpa is an important Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrated in honor of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa...

The Gangtey Tshechu Festival is held in the large courtyard of Gangtey (Ganteng) Goenpa monastery, which is located on...

Gangtey Kurim is a significant religious festival held annually in the Gangtey Valley of Bhutan, particularly at the Gangtey...

The Gasa Tsechu Festival, celebrated at Gasa Dzong, stands as a vibrant emblem of Bhutanese culture and tradition. Nestled...

The Gomphu Kora festival or also called Gom Kora Tsechu, is held at Gom Kora temple. Gom Kora lies...

Jakar Tsechu festival takes place in the main center of Bumthang district, within the premises of Jakar Dzong. This...

Jambay Lhakhang Drup is a four-day festival held in the premises of the 7th-century Jambay Lhakhang temple in Jakar,...

Jomolhari Mountain Festival, held at Dangochong near Jangothang (Jhomolhari Base Camp), was inaugurated in 2014. The event fosters participation...

Kurjey Tsechu festival is a one day event held in the front of Kurjey temple complex in Jakar, Bumthang....

One of the most important festivals in Laya is the Laya Bumkhosa, or Bongkor. It takes place on the...

Lhuentse Tsechu occurs following the harvest season at Lhuntshe region, typically around November -December, coinciding with the local rice...

15th day of the fourth lunar month is Parinirvana or Nirvana Day according to Mahayana Buddhist that celebrates the...

Mongar Tsechu Festival takes place within the walls of Mongar Dzong, attracting locals from Mongar and Lhuntsi districts. During...

Nabji Lhakhang Drup festival takes place in the Nabji village temple. Accessible by road in recent years, Nabji is...