Bhutan, Bumthang District, Tamshing Lhakang, Masked dancer at Tsecchu.

Bhutan, Bumthang District, Tamshing Lhakang, Buddhist pipe players dressed in ceremonial silk robes.

Bhutan, Thimphu Dzong, Dancers in traditional Buddhist costume for the Tsecchu, or Masked Dance.

Bhutan, Thimpu Dzong, Atsara, or comedian peering out from behind a curtain at a masked dance Tsecchu.

Bhutan, Thimpu Dzong, Two Atsaras, or comedians at a masked dance Tsecchu.

Bhutan, Thimpu Dzong, Dancers in the courtyard during festival.

Bhutan, Thimpu Dzong, Dancers in the courtyard during festival.

Bhutan, Gangtey Gompa, Tsecchu festival crowds descending temple steps dressed in their best clothes.

Bhutan, Gangtey Gompa, Tsecchu festival crowds descending temple steps dressed in their best clothes.