A festival to honor the great achievements of Guru Rinpoche, the saint who brought Tibetan Buddhism to Bhutan. The Paro Tsechu, held in spring, is the largest festival in the country.

The "Tsechu” is a festival held across Bhutan to honor the great achievements of Guru Rinpoche. Among these, the Tsechu held in Paro, known as the gateway to Bhutan with its international airport, is the largest festival in the country and attracts many foreign tourists. The highlight of the festival is the "Cham,” a vibrant dance and music performance by masked monks that reenacts the life and teachings of Guru Rinpoche. Additionally, theatrical performances expressing Buddhist teachings and lessons in an accessible way are also presented. On the final day, at dawn, the giant thangka painting called "Tondrol” is unveiled. It is believed that simply viewing this painting cleanses sins and accumulates merit, and people form a procession to receive its blessings. This time, separate from the festival, members of the Royal Bhutanese Dance Troupe performed a masked dance against the backdrop of the Himalayan mountains. Their graceful movements, slowly dancing while swirling in colorful costumes, were truly elegant.