Royal Highland Festival 2022
“Welcome to the wonderful Royal Highland Festival. The event, held among the snow-capped Himalayan slopes of Laya, emphasises and celebrates the culture, traditions, and natural beauty of Bhutan's highlander communities.”
Day 1 - RHF Banner at Gasa
Farm road from Gasa to Laya
Road end. Hike 4 Hrs to Laya
Beginning of hike
Scenery along the way.
Laya
Layaps gearing up for RHF
Day 2 - Prepraring Chipdrel Ceremony for His Majesty
Behind the scenes
Chipdrel procession.
Offering of Layap Dance to His Majesty by the Layaps
Display of Yaks
Yak ornaments and costumes competition
Sheep reared by the Layaps
Former Prime Minister awarding Prizes
Achey Lhamo Ritual Masked Dance
Horse riding competition
Layap costume and ornaments.
Judges for Mens Beauty Pageant
RHF Mens Beauty Pageant
Three-legged race
Laya's most followed Tiktoker
Children's adorned with Ornaments and Layap Dress
Participants for 25KM Laya Run
Layaps pose for a Picture
Day - 3 Final RHF
Layaps Hat
Showcasing and sale of Bhutanese crafts
Cultural Dance Program by Laya students
Tug of War
Layap poses for a picture
Tokha - His Majesty's gift for the RHF
Showcasing Yak
Winner of Yak Costume Competition
Tashi-Laybay - End of Festival cultural Dance
Horses depart for their homes.
Yaks depart over the mountains.
Day 3 - Departing from Laya