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Festival · Wangdue Phodrang

Black-Necked Crane Festival

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About this event

Community-run conservation festival celebrating the arrival of the black-necked cranes, with crane dances and school performances.

Cultural meaning

The crane dance mimics the birds' movements and carries conservation messages.

What to wear

Warm outdoor clothing; the festival ground is at 3,000m.

Photography

Respect bird-watching distances in the valley.

Date note: festival dates follow official confirmation by the organiser. Lunar-calendar conversion is planning assistance only, and previous-year dates are never reused automatically.

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