Thimphu Tsechu festival is held in the capital city for three days on 10 day of the 8th month of lunar calander. It is one of the biggest festivals held in the country. Tshechu is witnessed by thousands of people many of which travel from neighboring Dzongkhags (districts) to attend the festivities. It was intiated by the 4th Druk Desi (secular ruler), Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay in 1867.
