The tedious and monotonous life of people in Paro Valley is set to change, a renewal of social exhilaration and cultural extravaganza with the forthcoming annual Paro Tshechu. One can now have a glimpse of hustles and bustles all over, our local populace busily preparing for the grand festival which is long awaited by all. Tailor shops are fully engaged in sewing intricate dresses and others are busy setting up stalls where they can serve the spectators and generate subsistence of living beyond their normal earnings. Tourists have converged from different countries and they are more excited to feast on the Tshechu galas.

 

There is no doubt that witnessing Tshechu is meritorious act in itself. We are more blessed, and we learn more values through the actions of mask dances that depict the precepts of Buddhist teachings. It is also a kind of fair where people can exhibit an array of things for sale. People flock and gather in the courtyard of the Dzong, dressed in the most expensive brocade dresses, have the rice packed with pork and beef delicacies. The dried red chilies steamed lavishly in excessive cheese is the favourite menu of the local people here.  It can be a spectacular sight to see people walk elegantly in their finest outfit.  It is a good time for family and friends to get together. PCE families are also set to join the festival and make the Tshechu break as significant as possible. For the same reason the college will remain closed for four days and would reopen on 31^st of this month.

 

We wish all the Faculty members, trainees and other viewers a “Happy Tshechu Holiday”.

 

Kinley Zam & Choney Dema