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Bhutanese Cham masked dance, comedian, joker, Tamshing Goemba, Bumthang, central Bhutan.

The main forms of dance are spectacular and theatrical masked dances called cham , performed at tsechus and other religious festivals held throughout Bhutan . Comedians tickle citizens during feast day . jokers wear traditional wooden masks , they are iconic characters in Bhutanese holidays , and mostly played by dancing masters . they bring happiness during the religious show to everybody . photo taken in Tamshing Goemba , Bumthang , central Bhutan , Himalayan.