Paro Tsechu, colorful religious festival

Paro Tsechu is one of the most important religious festivals in Bhutan taking place in Paro in March or April following the moon calendar. Here you can see a few photos I took when I attended.

Going and coming to/from the festival location

Everyone is wearing his/her best dress

Gathering around the main stage

Community Police maintains order

Nice atmosphere

Dancers on the stage

The misterious man in red

Atsara has two 'things', one for blessing.

He collects money in return

I can't see him.

I will be like him.

The misterious man in white

Practical advices

Other protection for legs

Shooting monks. Well...

Mobile cinema halls to further entertain people

He looks like a pirate of the Caribbean

Scary program

Kezang D Wangmo on the cover

Miss Bhutan happens to be the daughter of a Loden trustee

There is also a market

One can go home with a new car after the festival

Going home

Lennon in Paro lives forever