Phobjikha Festival is also know as Black Necked Crane Festival: The annual black-necked crane festival is celebrated on 11th November at the courtyard of Gangtey Gonpa, in Phobjikha valley. The annual black-necked crane festivals is organized to generate awareness and understanding on the importance of conserving the endangered Blacked-necked cranes, to strengthen the linkages between conservation, economic welfare and sustainable livelihoods of the community.