12/05/2026
Punakha Festival / Bhutan
The Punakha Tshechu is held each spring in the courtyard of Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan's most sacred fortresses. Cham, the masked ritual dance performed by monks and laypeople, is believed to purify the land and protect against evil spirits.
Each spring, the courtyard of Punakha Dzong becomes the stage for one of Bhutan's most sacred traditions...