The five-day long annual Jakar Tshechu in Bumthang began yesterday. Hundreds of people, including tourists and locals, came to witness the Tshechu in Jakar Dzong. Various cultural programmes and mask dances are being performed.
Some of the important mask dances, performed during the Tshechu, is Guru Tshengye Cham, Dramtse Nga Tsham and Raksha Mangcham.
Guru Wang and Chegye Gyalpoi Wang will be offered to the people during the Tshechu.
The Guru Thongdrol will be consecrated on the final day of the Tshechu for the public veneration.