Culture Program in Bhutan: A cornerstone of our people-to-people engagement is our cultural programs, including our academic, cultural and professional exchanges, alumni activities, cultural preservation grants, and promotion of higher education. Bhutanese participate in annual exchange programs such as the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Humphrey Professional Fellowships, and Fulbright Scholarships.
One of the biggest festivals in the Bhutan is the Thimphu Tshechu. This festival is held in the capital city for three days beginning on 10th day of the 8th month of lunar calendar. The Thimphu Tsechu was established by the 4th Temporal Ruler, Tenzing Rabgye (1638-1696) in 1670 on the 8th month of Bhutanese calendar to commemorate the birth of Guru Rinpoche.
Jambay Lhakhang Drup or Jambay Lhakhang festival is an enthralling festival of Bhutan. The festival is held at Jambay Lhakhang which is one of the oldest temples in BhutanThe fire offering and the naked dance topping the list. Both of these programmes are held at night on full moon day. The locals believe that passing through the Fire offering in the form of an arch will burn away all the obstacles.
Contact Person: Sonam Tenzin
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Thimphu, Bhutan
