Festival celebration in Bhutan form a wondrous and joyful series of events, marking the rites of passage between birth, death and renewal. There is celebration for every religious occasion, change of season and for every harvest. They are times when people gather together, linked by ties of shared social and religious beliefs. Vibrant colours, music and festivities make the country come alive throughout the year.

Festivals in Bhutan are characterized by color, gaiety, enthusiasm, prayers and rituals. Foreign travelers are struck by the scale and multiplicity of Bhutanese festivals that have evolved in the society. Fairs and festivals are moments of remembrance and commemoration of the birthdays and great deeds of gods, goddesses, hero, heroines and saints.

One of the most popular festivals in Bhutan is the Tshechu festival. Tshechus are celebrated around the country to commemorate Guru Rinpoche, the saint who introduced Buddhism in the country

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Bhutan Festivals dates for 2010