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9 Nov 2021

Punakha Drubchen Festival - Bhutan



 

In the 17th century, the Bearded Lama,  Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, a Tibetan Bhuddist Lama,  defeated the invading Tibetan forces and in the process unified the warring fiefdoms for the first time in Bhutanese history. To honour this event, a grand celebration was held with theatrical plays of the victory and dances in colourful costumes.
Ever since the celebrations have become an annual event, actually two events, the Punakha Drubchen Festival, followed directly by the Punakha Tshechu, both held in March, where Bhutanese history comes alive.

Thank you Patrick for your beautiful card!

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