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Bhutan is well-known for its brilliant, colourful celebrations.
Bhutan is well-known for hosting some of the world's most brilliant and colourful festivals. In fact, many visitors plan their journey to Bhutan around the famous Paro and Thimphu Festivals. Bhutan's tsechu celebrations are historic representations of its Buddhist culture. The majority of these celebrations are devoted to Guru Rimpoche, the saint who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the early eighth century. They celebrate with mystical dances, captivating performances, daring fire events, intriguing naked dances, and informative re-enactments. Behind the scenes, the monks prepare for the coming weeks via intense prayer and meditation. The monks execute specific masked dances that are inspired by historical enlighte