Overview (Black Necked Crane Festival)

The Black Necked Crane festivals is celebrated annually and it is of one day event celebrated at Gangtey Gonpa, Gantey-Phojokha valley in Wangdiphodrang District in central Bhutan each year on 11th November. This event is organized by the Gangtey-Phojikha Enviroment Management Committee. The biggest habitant of Black Necked Crane in Bhutan is Gantey-Phojikha vally in winter season with approximately 300 each year.

The festival serves as an occasion for the local to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of Black Necked Cranes and also, offer communities an opportunity to showcase their cultural heritage and skills. This festivals hold both spiritual and cultural significance by presenting different activities of traditional dances, masked danced, rituals and folk songs.

Highlights of the Black Necked Crane Tshechu (Festival)

The Back Necked Festival is event celebrated once in a year by offering valuable cultural and spiritual highlights that attract both local and tourists. Some of the key highlights of this festival are as follows:

• Traditional Dances: Experience cultural program such as traditional dances with mesmerizing rhythms and graceful movement by local people and school children.
• Masked Performances: Each cham has its own symbolic meaning. These chams are believed to purify the surroundings and drive away negativity.
• Community Gatherings: Offer communities to gather annually where both locals and international tourist come together to celebrate and share the beautiful event joyfully.
• Local Cuisine: Indulge in a culinary journey through savor Bhutanese cuisine, including local specialist and traditional dishes.
• Cultural Displays: Experience mesmerizing colorful art and craft highlighting Bhutanese traditions and customs.
• Offering Opportunities: This festivals served as an opportunity to showcase local people’s cultural heritage and skills. Moreover, opportunity provided for tourist to witness and experience.