The annual Paro Tshechu began today. His Majesty the King and the Gyaltsuen graced the opening. Thousands of Bhutanese and tourists gathered at the Paro Rinpung Dzong to witness the first day of Tshechu. His Majesty the King and the Gyaltsuen met and interacted with the Bhutanese and the tourists gathered at the Rinpung Dzong.
On the first day of the Tshechu, Nangtens are displayed for public veneration inside the Dzong. Since the Nangtens cannot be taken out of the Dzong for spiritual reasons, the first day of the Tshechu is performed inside the Dzong. Thereafter, it is performed at the Dey-Yangkha outside the Dzong.
Among the Nangtens on display is a cymbal retrieved by Terton Sherub Mebar from Nob Tsho Na Pata. It is believed that by just hearing the sound of the cymbal, one will not be born in the three lower realms of suffering.
Today, monks and laymen performed mask dances. Traditional dances were also performed. The five day Tshechu will end on Friday with the unfurling of the Guru Thongdrol.
