Mongar Tsechu, Mask Dancer Editorial Photo

There was no Annual Tsechu observed in Mongar Dzongkhag like other Dzongkhags in earlier days. Under the Dzongpon Dorji Penjor’s Chairmanship Agay Sonam Dendup, Yagang Lama, Mongar Khochey Karpo, Kunzang and public held a meeting and unanimously resolved to institute a Tsechu in Mongar Dzongkhag. In 1961, Mongar Tsechu was started. Mongar Tsechu is annually held during 7-10th day of the 10th Bhutanese Month. From 1999 Zhung Dratsang’s Mask dances were also included.