Fairs and festivals in Bhutan is the part of the people’s life. Being a highly religious country, there are many days in Bhutan which are observed as the festivals. Most of these festivals are to appease and commemorate their God and gurus. On most of these festivals, people commemorate the good works of Lord Buddha and great masters related to the Buddhist tradition. Others are for celebrating the good things in the life. Like in all Buddhist nations, Bhutan fairs and festivals have special importance in people’s mind there.
Religious celebrations are the most important part of the festivals. Social and religious life is very much linked in Bhutan. People make it a point to attend these festivals and do all the things which create a feeling of celebration. It seems that some of the festivals keep going on the full year in Bhutan. |