Chukha Tsechu

Tsechu is an annual event or puja at each dzong.  These days the large Teschus are huge tourist events.  However I only saw 3 tourists today.  They were from India.  They took some photos and left. Although Chukha is a large dzongkhag, it is not at all on the tourist route.  All of the traditional dances occur, without the huge crowds.  The students I sat with were from small villages and had never been to a Tsechu.  They did say that it was very important to see the dances - something to do with your soul knowing where to go when you
die and something else about helping you with your bad dreams. 

Class 9 students. 

The jester or atsara

I quite like the music, these large horns were only used for one dance this morning. 

 The atsara in amongst the serious dancers.

Apart from the dancers, there is a community fair.  Booths with lots of stuff to buy, games and gambling.

There was a lot of wind that drove away the spectators, so the fire truck came and sprayed everything down while the dances were happening.  The community police, class 9 students, were very helpful. 

Beautifully dressed in kira, wanju and tego,
with many accessories.