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Bhutan puma basket heart italia , the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon, is a land shrouded in mystery and steeped in ancient tradition. This is never more apparent than if you coincide your Bhutan trekking holiday with one of the country's Buddhist tsechu festivals known as tsechus. There are festivals throughout the year and some tour companies provide tailor-made Bhutan trekking itineraries to take advantage of the festival calendar.

History of Tsechus

The Bhutanese are a spiritual people and the tsechu is a very important event in their culture. While there are many of these festivals throughout the year, they are all celebrated in honour of Guru Rimpoche who brought Buddhism to the country in the 8th and 9th century. The story goes that Padmasambhava (the human manifestation of Guru Rimpoche) visited Bhutan in order to give aid to an ailing king by performing a series of rites and dances. The very first tsechu presented the Guru Rinpoche in eight different forms, each through a different dance, and it is from these dances that the 'Chams', which glorify the work of Padmasambhava puma basket heart bianche , evolved.

It is said that Guru Rinpoche carried out all his good deeds on the 10th day of the lunar month, from which the tsechu's literal meaning, 'day ten', comes. The tradition is followed and each event is held on the tenth day of the month taken from the lunar calendar. Each district holds their own celebration at different times of the year so it is possible to come across more than one on a Bhutan trekking holiday.

Rites of the Tsechu

Known for their unique and endearing warmth, the Bhutanese people love the symbolic celebration of their tsechu and the entire village or town will become involved in what can often run over several days. While definitely religious in their meaning, they are a joyous occasion with intricate dances being performed not only by the monks puma basket heart nere , but the local lay people as well.

Some tsechus also include a blessing from a high lama called a 'wang', which is said to disperse impurities. Those who witness this blessing are given a coloured thread to tie around their necks to symbolise the ritual cleansing. In Bhutan, trekking through the villages, even if you do not come across a festival, you will often see locals with the remnants of these threads around their necks.

In contrast to the monks, are the figures of the Atsaras puma rihanna verdi e rosse , who are the Bhutanese equivalent of the clown. These intriguing characters wear startlingly expressive masks and they taunt and goad the monks and try to distract the crowds with their antics. Bhutan's religion is extremely sacred to their way of life and the Atsaras are the only people permitted to mock the rites, and only during tsechu.

Some tsechus include less dancing but more readings from a prescribed text. The villagers all gather together at a temple and participate in these readings while, at the same time, imbibing in a strong alcoholic beverage.

Tsechus are very important in Bhutanese culture and if villagers have moved away to another region, or to the city, they are expected to return to their own village to take part in the celebrations. It is a real social occasion and a chance to dress up in their finest clothes and jewellery to enjoy good food and the good company of their fellow villagers. Visitors puma rihanna rosa , trekking Bhutan, are welcomed into the festivities with the traditional warmth and joy of the local people and it is impossible not to get swept up in the magic of the occasion. A faster, cheaper and comfortable journey that contributes to a greener environment. Thanks to many advantages of the car-sharing system, it is more popular in France within the entire continent of Europe. Have you tried it already?