Thangbi Mani festival is one of the most popular festivals held in Chhoekhor Gewog in BHUTAN.
The highlight of the festival is the fire blessing (Mewang) ceremony, performed in an open ground.
The lay monks perform purification rituals while people jump over flames to purify themselves. Several mask dances are also performed. It is believed that the festival would bring peace and prosperity and ensure a better harvest for the entire community.
People from different parts of the world come to participate in this rich cultural heritage celebration of Lhakhang to make this event a great success.
Despite the fact that the frequent changes in the social values have somehow affected its sustainability but still, a committee is being formed to coordinate the organization of the festival so that it successes to revive its original taste amongst everyone.