Chhukha Dzongkhag Administration

30/10/2026

𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝟑𝟎 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – The Chhukha Dzongkhag Administration would like to inform the general public, business operators, meat vendors, and relevant stakeholders about the designated meat ban days prescribed under the Livestock Act of Bhutan 2026, as notified by the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA), Ministry of Health.
The notification is intended to ensure public awareness and compliance with the provisions of the Act concerning the observance of designated meat ban days.
In this regard, all residents, meat vendors, business establishments, and other concerned stakeholders are requested to strictly observe the notified meat ban days and refrain from activities prohibited under the relevant provisions of the Act.
The Gewog Administrations, Thromde, relevant sector offices and other concerned agencies are requested to disseminate this information widely within their respective jurisdictions to ensure that the public is adequately informed and that the requirements are duly observed.
The cooperation and collective responsibility of all stakeholders are essential in ensuring effective implementation of the Act and upholding the values and commitments associated with the observance of designated meat ban days.
The general public is requested to take note and extend their full cooperation.

Bhutan Food and Drug Authority
BFDA, Phuentsholing
Department of Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan
Chhukha Livestock Page - Chhukha Dzongkhag
Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan

23/10/2026

IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

This is to inform all members of the public travelling to Sarpang/Gelephu through the Gelephu ICP and Naharani ICP to attend the Project 108 event that they are required to complete the attached SSB Check Post Clearance Form and submit it to the respective SSB check posts at Dathgari (opposite Gelephu ICP) and Muray (opposite Naharani ICP) upon arrival. The same procedure must be followed when exiting Gelephu through the respective check posts.

All travellers are requested to comply with the following procedures:

1. Download the form: Obtain the attached form from the RBP website or the RBP page. https://rbp.gov.bt/ssb-check-post-entry-and-exit-form-clearance/
2. Print the form: Print one copy for each vehicle.
3. Complete the form: Fill in the required details of the driver and vehicle before commencing the journey.
4. Attach identification documents: Make copies of the CID cards of all travellers and attach them to the completed form.
5. Present the documents at the point of departure: Show the completed form and supporting documents to the respective SSB check post officials when exiting through the designated check post.
6. Submit the documents upon arrival: Hand over the completed form and attached documents to the SSB officials at the designated check post upon arrival at the destination.

Please note that these requirements have been stipulated by the Indian authorities, and all travellers are required to comply with the prescribed formalities. Failure to comply, or the provision of false or fabricated information, may result in complications and delays during travel.

As part of its public service responsibilities, the RBP personnel stationed at the Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) will, wherever possible, assist travellers by checking whether the required documents are available before departure.

We request all travellers to take note of these requirements and extend their full cooperation to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

21/10/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

𝟐𝟏 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – The Annual Chhukha Dzongkhag Tshechu concluded successfully with 𝑻𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊 𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒚 in the courtyard of Ngedruptse Dzong, followed by prayers in the Kuenrey, bringing a spiritually enriching and culturally vibrant celebration to a close.
The final day began early in the morning with the unfurling of the sacred 𝑮𝒖𝒓𝒖 𝑻𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒚𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒍, drawing thousands of devotees to receive blessings and offer prayers. The programme featured the 𝑮𝒖𝒓𝒖 𝑻𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒚𝒆 Dance performed by the monks of the Rabdey, 𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒉𝒂𝒎, 𝑮𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒐 𝑷𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒐𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒉𝒂𝒎 by local dancers, traditional 𝑩𝒐𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒂 and 𝒁𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒓𝒂 folk songs and dances by the Dzongkhag Dancers, and a 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒔𝒂𝒓 dance performed by staff of the Chhukha Dzongkhag Administration.
In his closing remarks, Venerable Lam Neten expressed heartfelt appreciation to the monks, mask dancers, folk dancers, and all performers for their unwavering commitment, dedication, and outstanding performances, which contributed immensely to the success of the Tshechu. He commended their commitment to preserving and promoting Bhutan’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage, reflected in the exceptional quality of performances throughout the festival.
Lam Neten acknowledged the leadership and coordination of Dasho Dzongdag, the dedicated efforts of Dzongkhag sector heads and staff, and the valuable support of Dasho Drangpoen and staff of the Chhukha District Court. Their collective commitment ensured effective preparations, logistical arrangements, and the smooth conduct of the celebration.
He also extended his sincere appreciation to the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), De-suung personnel, and Scouts for ensuring security, peace, and order throughout the event. He further acknowledged the dedicated efforts of the Desuung personnel and Scouts in maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the Dzong and its surroundings. The Dzongkhag Administration was also commended for facilitating the live telecast through Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS), enabling audiences across the country and beyond to witness and participate in the sacred occasion..
Venerable Lam Neten reminded the Gewog leaders to continue playing a vital role in ensuring the successful conduct of the Annual Chhukha Tshechu, emphasizing that the Tshechu holds deep cultural and spiritual significance and remains an integral part of the lives, faith, and collective identity of the people of Chhukha. He highlighted the importance of continued community participation and collective commitment in preserving this cherished tradition for future generations.
The Dzongkhag Administration and the people of Chhukha extend sincere appreciation to the Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) for facilitating the live telecast of the Chhukha Tshechu for the first time in the history, allowing the sacred celebration to reach a wider audience across the country and beyond.

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐮 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐫

𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔; second day of the Annual Chhukha Tshechu witnessed thousands of spectators from across Bhutan gathering to receive blessings, witness sacred mask dances, and celebrate the country’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. The day featured traditional mask dances, including 𝑫𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂, 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒎 𝑪𝒉𝒉𝒂𝒎, 𝑹𝒂𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒎 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒄𝒉𝒉𝒂𝒎, 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒐, and 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝑴𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒚, each reflecting the profound religious and cultural significance of the Tshechu. A major highlight was the 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒐 dance, during which spectators received wang from 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒚𝒂𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒆𝒌𝒊 𝑮𝒚𝒂𝒍𝒑𝒐, adding spiritual significance to the occasion.
The celebrations were further enlivened by folk dances: 𝑩𝒐𝒆𝒅𝒓𝒂 and 𝒁𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒅𝒓𝒂 performed by Dzongkhag dancers and 𝑹𝒊𝒈𝒔𝒂𝒓 dances presented by staff of the Chhukha Dzongkhag Administration, showcasing their talents and enthusiasm.
The day was also graced by His Excellency Sangay Dorji, Hon’ble Chairperson of the National Council of Bhutan, as the Special Guest, who witnessed the sacred Tshechu performances and interacted with the public.
The third and final day of the Annual Chhukha Tshechu will commence with the unfurling of the sacred Throngdrel, coinciding with Guru Rinpoche Day, the 10th day of the 9th month of the Bhutanese calendar. The auspicious occasion is expected to draw devotees and visitors from across Bhutan to receive blessings and conclude the Tshechu with spiritual devotion and cultural pride.

20/10/2026

19/10/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐮 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏

𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔; Annual Chhukha Tshechu commenced with a grand Chipdrel procession, ceremonially welcoming the Venerable Lam Neten of Ngedruptse Rabdey as the Guest of Honour, followed by the Marchhang Ceremony at the historic Ngedruptse Dzong. The first day witnessed the gathering of hundreds of devotees from across Chhukha Dzongkhag and neighbouring areas, who came together to receive blessings, witness sacred mask dances, and celebrate Bhutan’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
The festivities also attracted tourists from abroad, with their growing presence adding to the vibrancy and cultural significance of the annual celebration. The sacred mask dances, including Shingay Phomo, Shazam, Zhana Ngachham, Peling Gingsum, Drametse Ngachham, and Shawa Gangley Bab, captivated the audience, reflecting the profound religious significance and centuries-old traditions preserved through the Tshechu.
The Dzongkhag dancers further enlivened the occasion with melodious performances of traditional Zhungdra and Boedra, while staff of the Dzongkhag Administration added a contemporary touch to the celebration with a lively Rigsar performance. These cultural presentations created a joyful atmosphere, bringing together tradition, community participation, and shared celebration.
A notable highlight of Day 1 was the live broadcast of the Tshechu on Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) Television, marking an important milestone in promoting the Annual Chhukha Tshechu to a wider audience beyond the Dzongkhag. This initiative further enhances the visibility of Chhukha’s cultural heritage and provides an opportunity for people across the country to experience the spiritual and cultural richness of the celebration.
As the Day 1 concluded on a festive note, Day 2 promises more captivating performances and religious ceremonies, with thousands of spectators expected to join. The celebrations will continue to be live-streamed on BBS Television and Facebook, connecting devotees and well-wishers near and far to this auspicious occasion.