BHUTAN MASK DANCES

Dance and music play a very important role in the cultural life of people. Through these dances, the ordinary people come to know their place in the history of the country. Chhams are usually performed during the Tshechus

The Chhams were composed mainly to convey religious messages to the people. Some were composed by Guru Rinpochhe while others were created by Terton Pema Lingpa, Zhabdrung Rinpochhe and other great saints. During the mask dances, the deities of the tantric teacheings as invoked and through their power and blessings, misfortunes are removed. All evil spirits and demons which are preventing the spread of Chhoe (the doctrine) are suppressed so that the doctrine of Lord Buddha mat flourish and bring joy and happiness to all beings.