The Wangdue Festival, also known as Wangdue Tshechu, is a revered three-day celebration featuring traditional mask and folk dances. It was instituted by the fourth Temporal Ruler of Bhutan, Tenzing Rabgye (1638–1696), to commemorate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava.

During the festival, the entire district enjoys three days of respite as people gather to witness sacred dances believed to purify their transgressions and bring auspicious lives in their future reincarnations.

The festival also offers a wonderful opportunity for families, friends, and relatives to come together, join the festivities, and share sumptuous feasts. Participants adorn themselves in their finest traditional attire throughout the event.