Pazap's Victory Celebration Indicates the end of Punakha Domchoe

Punakha Domchoe is a festival held in Bhutan to commemorate the 17th century event of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the abbot of Ralung in Tibet, who carried holy relics to Bhutan. By tossing the artifacts into the Mo chhu river, he allegedly outsmarted the army, forcing them to withdraw in order to pursue Rangjung Kharsapani. The festival showcases Bhutan's rich cultural heritage and is witnessed by thousands of people at Punakha Dzong.

The guardian deities Mahakala and Palden Lhamo of the country are also worshipped at the Punakha Domche. The defeat of the Tibetan invasion by Zhambdrung Ngawang Namgyel is also honored.

                                                           

An Unhappy moment

One of the least welcome days of my life was February 19th. Two of the most talented students in our class bid their fellow classmates farewell. The most significant and well-known river in Bhutan was the location of a straightforward farewell gathering organized by our classmates under the direction of our two class organizers. There were several gifts waiting for us near the Punatsangchu River. A species of unidentified bird, a gust of chilly wind, and a comforting source of oxygen were all things that one may constantly crave. The cake cutting ceremony and class lunch were the first formal events of the day. We toasted to the two with a bonjour toast in the afternoon coming to a halt. I felt depressed after the incident since I had to say goodbye to them. I'm hoping that they made a commitment to keep in touch with me always.