The Tshechus ("Festivals") in Bhutan are colourful and joyous affairs. They are also very important to the Bhutanese and are an essential part of their lives. These festivals are celebrations of faith, legends, myths and history of Bhutan in ancient rituals of colourful dance and music.
The Tshechus consist of dancing and music. These Tsechus are festivals extolling the great deeds of Guru Rinpoche. The Tshechu in Gangtey last for five days from 19th September 2010 to 23rd September 2010. During the Tshechu, the valley dwellers and villagers dress in their finest clothes and gather at the Lhakhang ("Temple"). They join together to exorcise evil spirits and rejoice in a new harvest. Rare masked and sword dances and other rituals are performed here. Each dance has its own significance and can be performed by monks or lay men dressed in bright costumes. During the dances, atsaras (clowns) mimic the dancers and perform comic routines wearing maska with long red noses. The dancers take on the aspects of wrathful and compassionate deities, heroes, demons and animals. The dances, known as cham, bring blessings upon the one lookers, instruct them in the dharma ( Buddhist Teachings), protect them from misfortune and exorcise evil influences. The thesu is a religious festival and people they gain merit by attending it.
Food and Tea Offering
During the Tshchu, which several thousands of people will attend, food and tea is offered to all. Food is served twice a day and tea is served five times per day. The tradition of offering food and tea gives opportunity to accumulate merit and practice generosity. If you would like to help provide food and tea for those in attendance or just help support the Tshechu please donate. Any amount is appreciated and benefits. 
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