A Throngdrel is a large tapestry used in religious festivals (or tshechus ) in Bhutan. The highlight of the event is the unrolling of the thongdrel of Guru Rinpoche on the last day. This huge embroidered tapestry, shown only one day a year, is not allowed to be struck by the direct rays of the sun. It is unfurled at around 3:00 in the morning and rolled back up by 7:30.

See also: Culture of Bhutan