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MR RAVI THAKUR AND MRS JUNE GHALE SON ARMAAN' S THAKUR RICE FEDDING CEREMONY :

MR RAVI THAKUR AND MRS JUNE GHALE SON ARMAAN' S THAKUR RICE FEDDING CEREMONY

Updated: Jan 22, 2012 4:45pm EST

Prawasi Nepali Ekata Samaj, USA JANUARY 8TH 2012 2012 : Pritivi Jayanti Observed by Patriotic Nepalese in New York. “The country is not built with any lesser hard work of mine, it is a common garden of all communities”, “the palace is stronger when its people are stronger...” are some immortal and wise sayings of His Majesty King Late Prithivi Narayan Shah the great, were mentioned in the ‘Dibyopadesh’ messages, and now who’s 290th birth anniversary is being celebrate all over the world by patriotic Nepalese. The birthday celebration of His Majesty late Prithivi Narayan Shah, who built then modern Nepal by making consolidation of all fragmented regions and religions in one string and built one nation as Nepal, also named as “National Unity Day”. His Majesty King Late Prithivi Narayan Shah is known for his sincere contribution in Nepal's unification. His principles are still remembering today. He had an intensely active personality. He was interested in everything that concerns the individual or society. He is best known as the matchless political leader. On the auspicious occasion of 290th Prithivi Jayanti and National Unity Day, United Nepalese Immigrant Society (UNIS), USA organized and presented various program on 8th January, 2012 at Sagarmatha Restaurant located in Queens New York. Different walks of people participated in the program enthusiastically. The Chairman of UNIS Mr. Ang Kami Sherpa ,First Vice Chairman Mr. Dawa Sherpa ,Second Vice Chairman Mr. Bidur Bista ,General Secretary Mr. Mahesh Sharma ,Treasurer Mrs. Meena Shrestha ,Secretary Mr. Jangbu Sherpa ,Sub Treasurer Mr. Rajendra Khadka and members Mr. Nhuchhe Narayan Dangol ,Mr. J B Lama , Mr. Rudra Raut , Mr. Phurba Sherpa and Mr. Deepu Bhusal were actively present in this program. Advisory Committee members Dr. Kamal Pandey, Mr. Sher Bahadur Gartaula, Mr. Bishal Bikram Shah and Mrs. Kalpana Marhatta were also participated. It is worth noting here that New York based the White Himal Television team broadcasted this event lively with full fledge coverage. Also Mr.Pradeep Thapa Magar from USNEPALONLINE .COM covered the visual program. The program was anchored by Mr. Mahesh Sharma, General Secretary of UNIS throughout the event. The program was proceeded by the Chairman of UNIS Mr. Ang Kami Sherpa by lit up the candle and offered khada to the picture of His Majesty of King Late Prithivi Narayan Shah. All presents also followed by offering flowers, khada, tika and greetings to the picture of His Majesty of King Late Prithivi Narayan Shah Mr. Binod Roka, Mrs. Kamala Prasai, Mr. Jangbu Sherpa, Mr. Nijesh Karki, Mr. Padam Chhetri, Mr. Tirtha Raj Baral "Sanupuntare" and Mr. J B Lama recited their poems. During the program Mr Tilak Shrestha Ms Basanti Rai and Ms Seneca Pradhan also performed cultural dance and spell bounded the audience. Dr. Bijay Sigdel highlighted on His Majesty of King Late Prithivi Narayan Shah’s heroic deeds and puzzled listeners to compelled to think about for a second, what would Late Prithivi Narayan Shah have said, if we see him alive today. He opined that anybody can destroy the statue of His Majesty of King late Prithivi Narayan Shah but nobody can erase the good deeds of history that residing in the heart of millions Nepali people. We Nepalese could build even giant statue of His Majesty of King Late Prithivi Narayan Shah in the days to come, he added. He further emphasized that His Majesty of King Late Prithivi Narayan Shah was an unforgettable person in our history and a far-sighted statesman. His messages (Mahabarri) are still relevant and appropriate in present context. Mr. Pradeep Thapa Magar, also expressed the need of unity of all Nepalese residing in both Nepal and abroad. He strongly request all to stand up above petty politics then only be great tribute to His Majesty of King Late Prithivi Narayan Shah. The program was concluded with appreciations and loud applauds.

Prawasi Nepali Ekata Samaj, USA JANUARY 8TH 2012 2012

Pritivi Jayanti Observed by Patriotic Nepalese in New York. “The count ...

Updated: Jan 09, 2012 1:19am EST

GURUNG (TAMU) SOCIETY INC.U S A,WISHES YOU ALL A VERY HAPPYLHOCHHAR (A YEAR OF VEULTURE) &PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2012. :

GURUNG (TAMU) SOCIETY INC.U S A,WISHES YOU ALL A VERY HAPPYLHOCHHAR (A YEAR OF VEULTURE) &PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2012.

Updated: Jan 03, 2012 12:28am EST

MIT PARTY.MR N MRS ANG GELBU SHERPA SOLUKHUMBU AND MR N MRS ANG GELBU SHERPA OKHALDUNGA :

MIT PARTY.MR N MRS ANG GELBU SHERPA SOLUKHUMBU AND MR N MRS ANG GELBU SHERPA OKHALDUNGA

Updated: Dec 31, 2011 1:31pm EST

KIRAT RAI SOCIETY OF AMERICA SUMNIMA SANJH, DEC 25TH 2011 : History of Kirat dynasty is taken as the longest dynasty in the history of Nepal. Kirat ruled around 1225 years. Before the advent of the Kirats, there were Ahir and Abhir rule in the valley. The last king of Abhir dynasty Bhuban Shima was overthrown by Yalambar, the first Kirat King. Thus after defeating the last ruler of Abhir dynasty, Yalambar laid the foundation of the Kirat dynasty. When Kirats occupied the valley, they made Matatirtha their capital. The Kirat kingdom during the rule of Yalambar had extended to Tista in the East and Trisidi in the West. It is said Yalambar had gone to witness the battle of Mahabharata between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. He was so brave and powerful that Lord Krishna beheaded him prior to the battle suspecting he might fight for the Kauravas.Nepal is a very ancient country, which was ruled by many dynasties in the past. Among them, the Kirat rule is taken as a very significant one, being the longest period that extended from pre-historic to historic period. In ancient Hindu scriptures, Nepal is referred as the "Kirat Desh" or "the Land of Kirats". The Kirat Rai belong to the Kirati group or the Kirat confederation that includes the Rai, Limbu, Yakkha and Sunuwar. Dhimal, Hayu, Koche , Thami, Chepang, and Surel ethnic groups also consider themselves to be of Kirati descent.The traditional homeland of the Rai extends across Dharan Tapalajung the Solukhumbu, the Okhaldhunga , Khotang, Bhojpur and the Udayapur districts in the northeastern hilly/mountainous region of Nepal, west of the Arun River in the Sun Koshi River watershed. Rais are also found in significant numbers in the Indian state of Sikkim and in the northern West Bengal towns of Kalimpong and Darjeeling.

KIRAT RAI SOCIETY OF AMERICA SUMNIMA SANJH, DEC 25TH 2011

History of Kirat dynasty is taken as the longest dynasty in the histo ...

Updated: Dec 28, 2011 1:24pm EST

Miss New York USA 2011 is Amber Collins. She was crowned on November 28th. Amber will represent New York in Miss USA 2011 Pageant to be held in May 2011 :

Miss New York USA 2011 is Amber Collins. She was crowned on November 28th. Amber will represent New York in Miss USA 2011 Pageant to be held in May 2011

Updated: Dec 19, 2011 1:50am EST

KALACHAKRA FOR WORLD PEACE WITH HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA WASHINGTON, DC. JULY 6-16, 2011 : THE INITIATION TO THE KALCHAKRA IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT..... BECAUSE IT TAKES EVERYTHING INTO ACOUNT: THE BODY AND THE HUMAN MIND,AND THEWHOLE EXTERNAL ASPECT- COSMIC AND ASTROLOGICAL.WE FIRMLY BELIVE IN ITS POWER TO REDUCE CONFLICT AND WE BELIVE IT IS CAPABLE OF CREATING ...... PEACE OF SPRIT AND THEREFORE PEACE IN THE WORLD." HIS HOLISNESS THE DALAI LAMA. THE KALACHAKRA FOR WORLD PEACE 2011 WILL UNFOLD IN A WORLD CAPITAL WHERE LOCAL ACTIONS DEEPLY AND GLOBALLY AFFECT THE LIVES OF SO MANY. IT WILL PROVIDE A RARE CHANCE TO ACT IN POWERFUL SPIRITUAL HARMONY AS PART OF A HUGE GROUP DEDECATING TO INVOKING THE POWER OF GREAT WISDOM AND COMPASSION, SO URGENTLY NEEDED IN TODAY'S WORLD.ANCIENT IN ITS ROOTS,COSMIC IN ITS SCOPE, PROFOUND IN ITS MEANING, INFINITE IN ITS POWER AND TO BENEFIT OUR WORLD. THE DALAI LAMAS HAVE HAD SPECIFIC INTREST IN THE KALA CHAKRA PRACTICE,PARTICULARLY THE FIRST, SECOND ,SEVENTH,EIGHTH,AND THE CURRENT (FOURTEENTH) DALAI LAMA. THE PRESENT DALAI HAS GIVEN THIRTY KALA CHAKRA INITIATIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD,AND IS THE MOST PROMINENT KALACHAKRA LINEAGE HOLDER ALIVE. KALACHAKRA INITIATIONS GIVEN BY H.H.XIV DALAI LAMA. 1. Norbu Lingka, Lhasa, Tibet, in May 1954 2. Norbu Lingka, Lhasa, Tibet, in April 1956 3. Dharamsala, India, in March 1970 4. Bylakuppe, South India, in May 1971 5. Bodh Gaya, India, in January 1974 6. Leh, Ladakh, India, in September 1976 7. Deer Park Buddhist Center, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, in July 1981 8. Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh, India, in April 1983 9. Lahaul & Spiti, India, in August 1983 10. Rikon, Switzerland, in July 1985 11. Bodh Gaya, India, in December 1985 12. Zanskar, Ladakh, India, in July 1988 13. Los Angeles, USA, in July 1989 14. Sarnath, India, in December 1990 15. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in July 1991 [6] 16. New York, USA, in October 1991 17. Kalpa, HP, India, in August 1992 18. Gangtok, Sikkim, India, in April 1993 19. Jispa, HP, India, in August 1994 20. Barcelona, Spain, in December 1994 22. Mundgod, South India, in January 1995 22. Ulanbaator, Mongolia, in August 1995 23. Tabo, HP, India, in June 1996 24. Sydney, Australia, in September 1996 25. Salugara, West Bengal, India, in December 1996. 26. Bloomington, Indiana, USA, in August 1999. 27. Key Monastery, Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India, in August 2000. 28a. Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, in January 2002 (postponed). 28b. Graz, Austria, in October 2002. 29. Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, in January 2003. 30. Toronto, Canada, in April 2004. 31. Amaravati, Guntur, India in January 2006. 32. Washington, DC, USA, scheduled for July 2011.

KALACHAKRA FOR WORLD PEACE WITH HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA WASHINGTON, DC. JULY 6-16, 2011

THE INITIATION TO THE KALCHAKRA IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT..... BECA ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2011 1:49am EST

TOURS, LAS VEGAS TO THE ARIZONA & GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK :

TOURS, LAS VEGAS TO THE ARIZONA & GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Updated: Dec 18, 2011 2:59pm EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR FURI SHERPA& MRS YANJEE SHERPA : Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engagement; Demchang, the establishment of a proper agreement; Techang, to set the year and month of the final ceremony; Pachang, to set the date, and Zendi, the final ceremony where the women comes to live with the man. For the Sodene, the local village lama is called to the man's house to perform a puja, Serkem (prayers). The man's relations come for food then go to the women's house. Chang (rice wine), specially made for the occasion, is also taken to the womens's house. If the women and her parents agree, then anytime from one month to two years later, a special day is set to call the ngagpa, the village Lama, for the Lhapsang puja which is performed for the Zendi ceremony. The Zendi begins with the Lhapsang puja, which starts at the man's house where the family gives phember(special cones made of wheat flour or barley butter churpee) and display the kolwa (a flag representing the wheel of life). All of his relatives are called to drink and eat. Then they move to the bride's house, taking more special chang. Whilst giving the chang they pray to Guru Rinpoche and present khatags (white ceremonial scarves) to the bride's family. The bride's family give the bride presents and property, which is her official inheritance from them. Girls carry the presents in procession to the groom's house. On the way the groom's family meet the procession at certain locations to welcome the new couple and present chang and khatags. This happens again at the house of the groom. Then a man from each family will respectfully introduce the families and for good luck, praise the house. A speech, mola, has been written by the lamas for the occasion and read by an experienced person.After this the lama gives the blessing to the couple then the groom puts the sindoor(red powder) three times on his forhead then on the bride's forhead.The groom family starts dancing known as (sili) .On this dance the dancers carry sord, tail of Yak and jhamta , the reason for this special silli dance is to drive away the evil spirit as well as welcome the bride in the family. Then the singing and dancing, Sherpa dance, shabru begins. The girls carrying the presents, kalme go with the couple and their close relations to have parties in the homes of the groom's relations and friends. In between parties, neighbours and relatives bring scarves, chang and money to the couple. On either the fifth or seventh day the couple return to the house of the bride (karma-Lo) for a ceremony to give good luck at her parent's home.At last the groom and bride invites all the relative friend and family for the final thank you party.

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR FURI SHERPA& MRS YANJEE SHERPA

Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the enga ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2011 10:31pm EST

Guestbook : Please sign my guest book!

Guestbook

Please sign my guest book!

Updated: Dec 01, 2011 1:48pm EST

UNDF ORGANIZED MOTHERLAND NITE-4 NOVEMBER 26 2011 :

UNDF ORGANIZED MOTHERLAND NITE-4 NOVEMBER 26 2011

Updated: Nov 28, 2011 11:37am EST

BLOOD DRIVE ORGANIZED BY SHERPA KYIDUG NEW YORK .NOVEMBER 27TH 2011 : The blood drive was a very successful event thanks to everyone's We took in 54 units of blood which will help 162 patients Blood Drive results: 69 people signed in 54 units (pints) of blood obtained. (This will help 162 patients) 12 people were deferred from donating. (due to low iron, high blood pressure, travel, etc) 42 people were 1st time donors with the Red Cross. (Excellent number)

BLOOD DRIVE ORGANIZED BY SHERPA KYIDUG NEW YORK .NOVEMBER 27TH 2011

The blood drive was a very successful event thanks to everyone's We to ...

Updated: Nov 28, 2011 6:11am EST

TAPLEJUNG WELFARE SOCIETY INC, USA :

TAPLEJUNG WELFARE SOCIETY INC, USA

Updated: Nov 27, 2011 2:38am EST

Empower1 is a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of underprivileged children in Nepal by means of quality education, building of life skills and a supportive environment for them to grow and flourish. Empower1 believes that every single :

Empower1 is a non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of underprivileged children in Nepal by means of quality education, building of life skills and a supportive environment for them to grow and flourish. Empower1 believes that every single

Updated: Oct 31, 2011 11:32pm EST

Teaching and Empowerment by Khenpo Sange Rangjung Rinpoche. :

Teaching and Empowerment by Khenpo Sange Rangjung Rinpoche.

Updated: Oct 06, 2011 10:15am EST

York Nepal Kala Manch's Dashain Ramailo Saanjh in New York on October 1, 2011 :

York Nepal Kala Manch's Dashain Ramailo Saanjh in New York on October 1, 2011

Updated: Oct 03, 2011 11:03pm EST

GRAND PUJA FOR HIS HOLINESS LATE TRULSIK RINPOCHE :

GRAND PUJA FOR HIS HOLINESS LATE TRULSIK RINPOCHE

Updated: Sep 27, 2011 7:08am EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR MINGMAR SHERPA(KHAMBACHE ) & MISS. NIMA YANGJI SHERPA (GOLE) : Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engagement; Demchang, the establishment of a proper agreement; Techang, to set the year and month of the final ceremony; Pachang, to set the date, and Zendi, the final ceremony where the women comes to live with the man. For the Sodene, the local village lama is called to the man's house to perform a puja, Serkem (prayers). The man's relations come for food then go to the women's house. Chang (rice wine), specially made for the occasion, is also taken to the womens's house. If the women and her parents agree, then anytime from one month to two years later, a special day is set to call the ngagpa, the village Lama, for the Lhapsang puja which is performed for the Zendi ceremony. The Zendi begins with the Lhapsang puja, which starts at the man's house where the family gives phember(special cones made of wheat flour or barley butter churpee) and display the kolwa (a flag representing the wheel of life). All of his relatives are called to drink and eat. Then they move to the bride's house, taking more special chang. Whilst giving the chang they pray to Guru Rinpoche and present khatags (white ceremonial scarves) to the bride's family. The bride's family give the bride presents and property, which is her official inheritance from them. Girls carry the presents in procession to the groom's house. On the way the groom's family meet the procession at certain locations to welcome the new couple and present chang and khatags. This happens again at the house of the groom. Then a man from each family will respectfully introduce the families and for good luck, praise the house. A speech, mola, has been written by the lamas for the occasion and read by an experienced person.After this the lama gives the blessing to the couple then the groom puts the sindoor(red powder) three times on his forhead then on the bride's forhead.The groom family starts dancing known as (sili) .On this dance the dancers carry sord, tail of Yak and jhamta , the reason for this special silli dance is to drive away the evil spirit as well as welcome the bride in the family. Then the singing and dancing, Sherpa dance, shabru begins. The girls carrying the presents, kalme go with the couple and their close relations to have parties in the homes of the groom's relations and friends. In between parties, neighbours and relatives bring scarves, chang and money to the couple. On either the fifth or seventh day the couple return to the house of the bride (karma-Lo) for a ceremony to give good luck at her parent's home.At last the groom and bride invites all the relative friend and family for the final thank you party .

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR MINGMAR SHERPA(KHAMBACHE ) & MISS. NIMA YANGJI SHERPA (GOLE)

Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the enga ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2011 8:20pm EST

NRN USA hosted its 1st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New York on September 17, 2011. :

NRN USA hosted its 1st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New York on September 17, 2011.

Updated: Sep 20, 2011 12:03am EST

MISS NEPAL USA 2011 GRAND FINAL :

MISS NEPAL USA 2011 GRAND FINAL

Updated: Aug 25, 2011 1:17pm EST

MIMA'S SWEET SIXTEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY. :

MIMA'S SWEET SIXTEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Updated: Aug 20, 2011 8:46pm EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MILAN LAMA & YANGJI SHERPA.AT FAIR FAX. VA :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MILAN LAMA & YANGJI SHERPA.AT FAIR FAX. VA

Updated: Jul 23, 2011 2:58pm EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MILAN AND YANGJI.AT NEW YORK. :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MILAN AND YANGJI.AT NEW YORK.

Updated: Jul 05, 2011 4:21am EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR DORJEE & FURBA SHERPA :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR DORJEE & FURBA SHERPA

Updated: Jul 03, 2011 11:46am EST

HIS HOLINESS SAKYA TRIZIN RIMPOCHE, LONG LIFE CEREMONY (TENSHUG) JUNE 18TH 2011,TSECHEN KUNCHAB LING WALDEN,N Y :

HIS HOLINESS SAKYA TRIZIN RIMPOCHE, LONG LIFE CEREMONY (TENSHUG) JUNE 18TH 2011,TSECHEN KUNCHAB LING WALDEN,N Y

Updated: Jun 21, 2011 12:48pm EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR. LAKPA TSHERING LAMA & MS. DOMA TSHERING SHERPA :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR. LAKPA TSHERING LAMA & MS. DOMA TSHERING SHERPA

Updated: Jun 05, 2011 5:10pm EST

Facebook le ke yasto garayo music album releasingin NY May 29 2011 :

Facebook le ke yasto garayo music album releasingin NY May 29 2011

Updated: Jun 04, 2011 2:42pm EST

INTERNATIONAL 5th ANNUAL PARADE DANCE.21th MAY 2011 :

INTERNATIONAL 5th ANNUAL PARADE DANCE.21th MAY 2011

Updated: Jun 01, 2011 8:24pm EST

EVEREST DAY 29MAY 2011, Organized by:Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN : About a brief history of the 1953 British Everest Expedition In the first half of the 20th century expeditions to conquer Mount Everest took the form of an international competition between the major nations of the world. At this time in history the summit of Everest represented one of the last of the unconquered frontiers of the planet. Reaching Everest's pinnacle was considered to be a prize of momentous proportion. Many had tried and failed to make the accent. The death of the two British climbers, Mallory and Irvine during a previous attempts in 1922 and 1924 had proven the conquest of Everest was not only extremely difficult but life threatening. The interest in conquering Everest had taken on the proportions of an international competition and the British were determined to be first to summit Everest. In 1952 members of the Swiss contingency had come close only to be turned back less than a thousand vertical feet from the summit. In the same year England received a permit from the Nation of Nepal to do a reconnaissance of the southern approach to the mountain. The announcement of the letting of this permit was an unprecedented diplomatic success for England because up until this time Nepal had closed its boarders to visitors from the European Nations. This breakthrough in diplomacy and the receipt of the permit caused a stir in England and set the stage for the selection of the expeditionary force of 400 souls to conquer Everest. Because of his reputation for mountaineering Edmund Hillary had qualified himself to become a member of the team selected to attempt the accent. After another party from the British contingent had attempted to scale Everest had failed Hillary and the Nepalese Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay were selected to make a second attempt by Sir John Hunt who was the Group leader and finally succeeded in reaching the summit at 11:30 am May 29, 1953. Tenzing Norgay using an Ice Axe as a standard for the British Flag and Nepal Flag as they became the first human beings to set foot on the summit of Mt. Everest, the highest point on earth

EVEREST DAY 29MAY 2011, Organized by:Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN

About a brief history of the 1953 British Everest Expedition In the f ...

Updated: Jun 01, 2011 5:27pm EST

UNITED KIRAT RAI ORGANIZATION OF AMERCA NEW YORK CHAPTER :

UNITED KIRAT RAI ORGANIZATION OF AMERCA NEW YORK CHAPTER

Updated: May 28, 2011 12:39pm EST

PRESS CHAUTARI 2nd ANNIVERSARY :

PRESS CHAUTARI 2nd ANNIVERSARY

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR & MRS PASANG SHERPA MAYA SHERPA : Sherpa Weddings The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engagement; Demchang, the establishment of a proper agreement; Techang, to set the year and month of the final ceremony; Pachang, to set the date, and Zendi, the final ceremony where the women comes to live with the man. For the Sodene, the local village lama is called to the man's house to perform a puja, Serkem (prayers). The man's relations come for food then go to the women's house. Chang (rice wine), specially made for the occasion, is also taken to the womens's house. If the women and her parents agree, then anytime from one month to two years later, a special day is set to call the ngagpa, the village Lama, for the Lhapsang puja which is performed for the Zendi ceremony. The Zendi begins with the Lhapsang puja, which starts at the man's house where the family gives phember(special cones made of wheat flour or barley butter churpee) and display the kolwa (a flag representing the wheel of life). All of his relatives are called to drink and eat. Then they move to the bride's house, taking more special chang. Whilst giving the chang they pray to Guru Rinpoche and present khatags (white ceremonial scarves) to the bride's family. The bride's family give the bride presents and property, which is her official inheritance from them. Girls carry the presents in procession to the groom's house. On the way the groom's family meet the procession at certain locations to welcome the new couple and present chang and khatags. This happens again at the house of the groom. Then a man from each family will respectfully introduce the families and for good luck, praise the house. A speech, mola, has been written by the lamas for the occasion and read by an experienced person.After this the lama gives the blessing to the couple then the groom puts the sindoor(red powder) three times on his forhead then on the bride's forhead.The groom family starts dancing known as (sili) .On this dance the dancers carry sord, tail of Yak and jhamta , the reason for this special silli dance is to drive away the evil spirit as well as welcome the bride in the family. Then the singing and dancing, Sherpa dance, shabru begins. The girls carrying the presents, kalme go with the couple and their close relations to have parties in the homes of the groom's relations and friends. In between parties, neighbours and relatives bring scarves, chang and money to the couple. On either the fifth or seventh day the couple return to the house of the bride (karma-Lo) for a ceremony to give good luck at her parent's home.At last the groom and bride invites all the relative friend and family for the final thank you party.

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR & MRS PASANG SHERPA MAYA SHERPA

Sherpa Weddings The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engag ...

Updated: May 11, 2011 9:39am EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR LHAPA LAMA & MRS DAKI SHERPA : Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engagement; Demchang, the establishment of a proper agreement; Techang, to set the year and month of the final ceremony; Pachang, to set the date, and Zendi, the final ceremony where the women comes to live with the man. For the Sodene, the local village lama is called to the man's house to perform a puja, Serkem (prayers). The man's relations come for food then go to the women's house. Chang (rice wine), specially made for the occasion, is also taken to the womens's house. If the women and her parents agree, then anytime from one month to two years later, a special day is set to call the ngagpa, the village Lama, for the Lhapsang puja which is performed for the Zendi ceremony. The Zendi begins with the Lhapsang puja, which starts at the man's house where the family gives phember(special cones made of wheat flour or barley butter churpee) and display the kolwa (a flag representing the wheel of life). All of his relatives are called to drink and eat. Then they move to the bride's house, taking more special chang. Whilst giving the chang they pray to Guru Rinpoche and present khatags (white ceremonial scarves) to the bride's family. The bride's family give the bride presents and property, which is her official inheritance from them. Girls carry the presents in procession to the groom's house. On the way the groom's family meet the procession at certain locations to welcome the new couple and present chang and khatags. This happens again at the house of the groom. Then a man from each family will respectfully introduce the families and for good luck, praise the house. A speech, mola, has been written by the lamas for the occasion and read by an experienced person.After this the lama gives the blessing to the couple then the groom puts the sindoor(red powder) three times on his forhead then on the bride's forhead.The groom family starts dancing known as (sili) .On this dance the dancers carry sord, tail of Yak and jhamta , the reason for this special silli dance is to drive away the evil spirit as well as welcome the bride in the family. Then the singing and dancing, Sherpa dance, shabru begins. The girls carrying the presents, kalme go with the couple and their close relations to have parties in the homes of the groom's relations and friends. In between parties, neighbours and relatives bring scarves, chang and money to the couple. On either the fifth or seventh day the couple return to the house of the bride (karma-Lo) for a ceremony to give good luck at her parent's home.At last the groom and bride invites all the relative friend and family for the final thank you party.

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR LHAPA LAMA & MRS DAKI SHERPA

Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the enga ...

Updated: May 04, 2011 2:45pm EST

US Nepal Sports & Culture Development : US Nepal Sports & Culture Devlopment had organized the nepali cultural program and karate demonstation on 16 th April 2011(nepali New Year2068) at Chain Federation New York.This was the first year for US Nepal Sports & culture Devlopment . All the international players from Nepal who has been living in USA and Canada had particapated in this event such as Mr Thaneswor Rai President & Chief Instructor of Nepal Karate Federation and NIS Director to the National Sports Council Nepal ,Mr Raj Kumar Rai/ Surendra Shrestha South Asian Game gold medalist , Mr Bidhan Lama Olympic Medalist in Tae-Kwon1988 , Mr Sambhar Gole bronze medalist on Asian Game 1998, Miss Padma Gurung ,Mrs Bandana Shrestha and Miss Bima Rai tae kwondo player and the South Asian Game game Medalist,Mr Kesav Lama , Mr Jaya Dev Lama 1st dan black belt,Mr Chhewang Lama, Mr Sonam Lama , Mr Mohan Waiba, Mr Dugra Gurung,Mr Shanta Thokar, Mr Dhan Raj Ghising, Mr Parkhi Rai, Mr Deepal Rai, Mr Sishir Thokar and Mr Sameer Thokar.Among all the players they had invited some of our great artist from Nepal actress Gauri Malla, singer Yam Baral , Roshan Gurung, actor &singer Ratan Subedi , dhori singer Suman Budha Magar ,Narbadhur Dahal ,Rajendra Rai . Singer Gombu Sherpa (world wide stop the global warming ,save the Himalayas,conducted the program with Americans and the Nepali artist from Base Camp 2011-2012) Phuri Sherpa lama , Srijana Lama ,Tilak Shrestha, Pabita Baghchan, Dharam Bir Lama dance director/ magcian and many young dancers from different community which was choreographed by Bijay Nakarmi ,Raj Kapoor and Dharambir Lama.

US Nepal Sports & Culture Development

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Updated: Apr 19, 2011 4:34pm EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR NAMGYAL GURUNG & MRS DOLMA GURUNG :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR NAMGYAL GURUNG & MRS DOLMA GURUNG

Updated: Apr 08, 2011 2:19pm EST

MR INDRA TAMANG. : Mr Indra Tamang dedicates Collaboration to the memory of Ruth Ford (1911-2009)and Mr Charles Henri Ford (writer and photographer) at Turtle Point Press The Wool Worth Building 233 Broadway which will open from April 6 through May 6 2011. Until a few months ago, he was a simple person working in one of the more expensive residential buildings in Manhattan. But now, Nepal-born Indra Tamang is the owner of two multi-million dollar apartments in the same building. The former owner - his former employer, Ruth Ford - died last year and left the apartments in the historic Dakota Building on the Upper West Side to Mr Tamang in her will, along with a valuable Russian surrealist art collection. The estate is estimated to be worth nearly $10m (£6.8m). Mr Tamang is happy but quickly points out that his good fortune did not come easily. "I am happy and have been humbled by the generosity of the Ford family," he says. "I never expected that I will be given the ownership of these apartments. "But I have been working for the family for the last 36 years, loyally, with honesty and dedication. So my hard work has been rewarded." Mr Tamang was 21 when he was brought from Nepal by Charles Ford, a writer and a photographer. Mr Ford died in 2002; his sister, actress Ruth Ford, then took charge and told Mr Tamang that he was like a brother to her after Charles's death. "Charles was like my father," recalls Mr Tamang. "And Ruth has also been very kind to me and I took very good care of her. She used to lovingly call me 'Tamang darling'." "They were very relaxed masters who treated me like a member of the family. I travelled with them all over the world." Beatles star John Lennon once lived in the Dakota building Mrs Ford died aged 98. During the last five years of her life, she lost her eyesight and also developed speech problems. Mr Tamang looked after her most of the time and took care of her medicines and food. He also worked with Charles Ford on various photography projects, which he now wants to keep as the photographer's legacy. He hopes to organise exhibitions of Mr Ford's photographs and compile a book of his works. With the story of Mr Tamang's inheritance doing the rounds, the Dakota Building has seen an increase in visitor numbers. It also has links with the Beatles star John Lennon, who died there. A doorman at the gate to the mansion block said he had been busy since morning, answering questions from visitors. Mr Tamang plans to sell the bigger, three-bedroom apartment to pay the taxes he owes to the government on his inheritance. He has not yet asked the co-operative board of the Dakota building for permission to live in his apartments. But, he says: "The rules of the co-op might be a problem, as they require a minimum monthly income to qualify to live as owner of apartments." For now, he plans to live in his modest home in Queens. "I have my small house here but I am happy with it," Mr Tamang says. He first got news of the windfall last August, when the family's lawyers told him about the apartments left in his name. Mr Tamang plans to stay in his house in Queens for now However, the biological daughter of Ruth Ford challenged the will in court and the case was not settled until April this year. The story made it into the press only this week. Since then, Mr Tamang has been interviewed by several TV channels from the US and abroad. Mr Tamang, now 57, insists that he has not changed at all following the unexpected turn in his life. "I am the same Tamang as I have been before all this happened and I will remain like this in future too." Friends have been coming from all over the city to congratulate him. Friend and neighbour Narbada says: "Indra Tamang is a very honest and good person and the luckiest person, always ready to help others. I am so happy for him, he deserves every bit of it. He worked very hard for many decades." But one Nepali community activist, who did not want to give her name, said that many members of the community had not treated Mr Tamang well before the news of the multi-million dollar legacy started making the rounds. When I get some money from the sale of the apartment, I will try and pay the mortgage of my home in Queens Mr Tamang's wife, Radhika, is also not entirely happy with the turn of events. She says that they have not received any money as yet - but they are still being projected as millionaires. She fears for the safety of the family. The couple have a 11-year-old daughter, Zina, who is also trying to figure out what has suddenly changed in their lives. Mr Tamang says that he will get much less than the estimated $10m value of the legacy after taxes and fees. But looking forward to receiving a sizeable sum, he says: "When I get some money from the sale of the apartment, I will try and pay the mortgage of my home in Queens. But I will keep my other apartment and use it for exhibitions etc." Mr Tamang was born in a small village called Fahil, in the Makanpur district of Nepal. Mr Tamang's family in Nepal are unaware of his inherited fortune He says that his mother, two children from his first marriage and his brothers and sisters who still live in his village have no idea about his multi-million dollar inheritance thousands of miles away in New York. He now plans to visit his family, whom he has not seen for many years. He also encourages other Nepalis living in America to work hard and be honest in their work. One day, he plans to write an autobiography, with some help from others. But for now, Mr Tamang plans to take it easy and relax for a while. He has learnt his lesson from the life of his employers and plans to use his money with great caution. "I think one should save money for old age. That's when you need it the most to get care," he says.

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Updated: Apr 07, 2011 10:55am EST

LHAPSO (2138) RABBIT YEAR 2011 AT TSECHEN KUNCHHAB LING MONASTERY 12 EDMUNDS LANE WALDEN, NY. : The lunar year 2011 into 2012 is the Year of the Female Iron Rabbit , and is generally considered one of the most fortunate of all possible years. Often, the Chinese and Tibetan lunar calendars differ in the first day of the first month. Thus, in Chinese this lunar year commences on February 3, 2011, corresponding to the first day of the 12th Kalachakra month. This is primarily because 2010 had a duplicated eleventh month in Tibetan practice. The first day of the Tibetan New Year falls on March 5, 2011, or Losar 2138. The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animals signs. The Rabbit is a lucky sign. Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are reasonably friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends. They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, but also need their own space. Not many people know that the Rabbit is the symbol of the Moon, while the Peacock is the symbol of the Sun, and that together, these two animal signs signify the start of day and night, represent the Yin and Yang of life. It is said that anyone making supplications for wishes to be fulfilled are certain to get what they want... and in the Year of the Rabbit, the wish-granting aspect of the Sun and the Moon combined is multiplied. The Moon is YIN and this is the Yin of Heaven, signifying magic.

LHAPSO (2138) RABBIT YEAR 2011 AT TSECHEN KUNCHHAB LING MONASTERY 12 EDMUNDS LANE WALDEN, NY.

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Updated: Mar 18, 2011 10:32am EST

GYALSUMDO SEWA SANSTHA INC.USA.LOSAR 2138 YEAR OF RABBIT WAS CELEBRATED ON MARCH 5TH,2011 NEW YORK :

GYALSUMDO SEWA SANSTHA INC.USA.LOSAR 2138 YEAR OF RABBIT WAS CELEBRATED ON MARCH 5TH,2011 NEW YORK

Updated: Mar 09, 2011 10:08pm EST

Nganbi Loshar 2138 was celebrated at Sagarmatha Resturant on 5th of March 2011 : The organizers of Nganbi Loshar 2011 are Mr&Mrs Dawa Nuru Sherpa (Monju), Mr&Mrs Ang Phurba Sherpa (Thamo) and Mr&Mrs Pasang Dawa (Khari Khola)

Nganbi Loshar 2138 was celebrated at Sagarmatha Resturant on 5th of March 2011

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Updated: Mar 09, 2011 12:17am EST

RECEPTION PROGRAM OF 61ST NEPALI DEMOCRACY DAY ORGAZNISED BY NEPAL MISSON ON FEB 18TH 2011 :

RECEPTION PROGRAM OF 61ST NEPALI DEMOCRACY DAY ORGAZNISED BY NEPAL MISSON ON FEB 18TH 2011

Updated: Feb 20, 2011 7:46am EST

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA CELEBRATS SONAM LOCHHAR 2011-THE YEAR OF CAT-2847 :

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA CELEBRATS SONAM LOCHHAR 2011-THE YEAR OF CAT-2847

Updated: Feb 19, 2011 10:24pm EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR NIMA THENDUP & MRS JANGMU SHERPA : Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engagement; Demchang, the establishment of a proper agreement; Techang, to set the year and month of the final ceremony; Pachang, to set the date, and Zendi, the final ceremony where the women comes to live with the man. For the Sodene, the local village lama is called to the man's house to perform a puja, Serkem (prayers). The man's relations come for food then go to the women's house. Chang (rice wine), specially made for the occasion, is also taken to the womens's house. If the women and her parents agree, then anytime from one month to two years later, a special day is set to call the ngagpa, the village Lama, for the Lhapsang puja which is performed for the Zendi ceremony. The Zendi begins with the Lhapsang puja, which starts at the man's house where the family gives phember(special cones made of wheat flour or barley butter churpee) and display the kolwa (a flag representing the wheel of life). All of his relatives are called to drink and eat. Then they move to the bride's house, taking more special chang. Whilst giving the chang they pray to Guru Rinpoche and present khatags (white ceremonial scarves) to the bride's family. The bride's family give the bride presents and property, which is her official inheritance from them. Girls carry the presents in procession to the groom's house. On the way the groom's family meet the procession at certain locations to welcome the new couple and present chang and khatags. This happens again at the house of the groom. Then a man from each family will respectfully introduce the families and for good luck, praise the house. A speech, mola, has been written by the lamas for the occasion and read by an experienced person.After this the lama gives the blessing to the couple then the groom puts the sindoor(red powder) three times on his forhead then on the bride's forhead.The groom family starts dancing known as (sili) .On this dance the dancers carry sord, tail of Yak and jhamta , the reason for this special silli dance is to drive away the evil spirit as well as welcome the bride in the family. Then the singing and dancing, Sherpa dance, shabru begins. The girls carrying the presents, kalme go with the couple and their close relations to have parties in the homes of the groom's relations and friends. In between parties, neighbours and relatives bring scarves, chang and money to the couple. On either the fifth or seventh day the couple return to the house of the bride (karma-Lo) for a ceremony to give good luck at her parent's home.At last the groom and bride invites all the relative friend and family for the final thank you party.

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR NIMA THENDUP & MRS JANGMU SHERPA

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Updated: Feb 18, 2011 12:58am EST

New York Nepali Poetry Festival: Grandeur Event : On its fifth anniversary, the N & J Entertainment Inc. USA organized the grandeur event, the New York Nepali Poetry Festival at the Himalayan Yak Restaurant in Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights amidst the intellectuals of Nepalese community and American scholars from Staten Island, Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania and many other parts of the States. Besides thanking the participants, the President of the N & J Entertainment Inc. USA, Ms Kamala Prasai highlighted the activities the N & J Entertainment Inc. USA has been carrying since its establishment on 2005. The primary activities of the annual events of the N & J Entertainment Inc. USA, which was existed to help promote the Nepali language, literature, arts and culture among others are to honor the talents in their respective fields and holding the poetry competition, said the President of the organization. The online radio ‘Himali Sworharu’ host Mr. Sahadev Poudel anchored New York Nepali Poetry Festival was formally opened with the national anthem of Nepal followed by the welcome speech of Ms. Shruti Amatya and thanking notes of Mr. Bishnu Pradhan. Welcoming the audience, Ms. Shruti Amatya briefly stated the N & J Entertainment Inc. USA’s efforts towards the promotion of Nepali language, literature, arts and culture. This event was chaired by the Senior Diplomat Mr. Shanker Bairagi, the Deputy Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations. Senior Diplomat Mr. Bairagi handed over the ‘award of honor’ to the prominent figures Ms. Jyoti Poudel for the contributions she made in Nepali language and literature, Renowned Singer Mr. Yam Baral for his excellent singing performance and Mr. Arjun Prasad Mainali for his outstanding social service and the blood donation drive. The award of honor has also been extended to the ‘Everest Times’ as the best newsmagazines. Another prominent figure who received the award of honor was Artiste and the writer Mr. Alex Gargilis, the Chief Guest of the New York Nepali Poetry Festival for his outstanding contributions towards the preservation of Nepali arts and culture. One of the attractions of the N & J Entertainment Inc. USA organized event was the poetry competition wherein many poets and poetesses competed. Judges of the competition Dr. Kamal Pande, Academician Hari Bahadur Thapa and litterateur Jyoti Poudel scored poet Birendra Limbu (first), poet Ang Jangbu Sherpa (second), poet Ramchandra Thapa (third), and the young poetess Ms. Bidushi Ghimire received the consolation prize. Poetesses Poonam Kafle, Parita Rajbhandari and Shanta Ghimire recited their poems on non competitive category. Other poets and poetesses who recited their poems are Devendra Limbu, Buddha Chemjong, Bikash Bista, Rupa Thapa and Ranju Bohara. Anchor Sahadev Poudel and the organizer Kamala Prasai recited the poems of popular lyricist Mr. Bimal Giri and the International Nepali Literary Society (INLS) Secretary Mr. Hari Manandhar who sent their poems from Belgium and Israel, respectively. The event sponsored by the Prabhu Money Transfer, Travel House Nepal, Z-skill Interchange (Employment Agency), Nepal House and the Helambu Communications was also mesmerized by the songs of well known singers Ms. Sapana Shree, Mr. Yam Baral, Mr. Nara Bahadur Dahal, Mr. Jagadish Samal and Mr. Tilak Shrestha. Renowned Singers Sapana Shree, Jagadish Samal and Yam Baral entertained the audience by singing the songs written by Kamala Prasai, a decade ago. The Fifth New York Nepali Poetry Festival of N & J Entertainment Inc. USA’s main attraction was the book launch of the Artiste Mr. Alex Gargilis. “The World is My Nation” with about 750 pages large volume book of the author Mr. Gargilis is the compilation of experience of his extensive voyage of the world. The author reveals through his book that every nation in the world has to offer some positive and good things that the human beings need to respect and preserve. In this respect, the author establishes himself as the ‘citizen of the world’ for whom all the nations are alike, the beautiful and precious. For him, the nations of the world are rich with their own treasures of culture, landscape, compositions of populace and the god created natural beauties like mountains, forests, seas, animals and birds. Following the launching of the book by the Senior Diplomat of Nepal, Mr. Shanker Bairagi, the author Mr. Gargilis read a portion of Nepal section of his book, “The World is My Nation”. Including the author of this book, Mr. Gargilis, the Senior Diplomat of Nepal and the Chairman of the Fifth New York Nepali Poetry Festival, Mr. Bairagi reminded the very success of the event and requested the organizer Ms. Kamala Prasai to have such an important event very often. The group of journalists including from Kantipur Television, USNepalonline.com, Press Chautari, Vishwa Sandesh, Everest Times, US.NepaliNews.com, Photo Hera.com, moktandigital.com and the guests among others UN Official Mr. Kiran Kafle, Dr. Tara Niraula, Mr. Krishna Raj Pandey, Mr. Aditya Maharjan, Mr. Dawa Sherpa, Mr. Sunil Singh, Senior Artists Mr. Bimal Budathoki, Mr. Ram Raja Chhetri, Mrs. Subarna Chhetri, Mr. Raj Kapoor, Mr. Bijaya Nakarmi, Ms. Krishna Gautam, Mr. Buddha Chemjong, Mr. Rishi Adhikari, Mr. Damodar Ghimire, Mr. Pundari Aryal, Mr. Laxmi Sainju, Mr. Ram Khadka, Mr. Raju Tuladhar and Ms. Pushpa Lama commended the grandeur event, the Fifth New York Nepali Poetry Festival organized by the N & J Entertainment Inc. USA.

New York Nepali Poetry Festival: Grandeur Event

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Updated: Feb 06, 2011 10:59pm EST

FEDERATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF NEPAL IN AMERICA NEW YORK. :

FEDERATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF NEPAL IN AMERICA NEW YORK.

Updated: Feb 05, 2011 2:38pm EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR TASHI LAKPA SHERPA AND MRS TSHERING SHERPA, : Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engagement; Demchang, the establishment of a proper agreement; Techang, to set the year and month of the final ceremony; Pachang, to set the date, and Zendi, the final ceremony where the women comes to live with the man. For the Sodene, the local village lama is called to the man's house to perform a puja, Serkem (prayers). The man's relations come for food then go to the women's house. Chang (rice wine), specially made for the occasion, is also taken to the womens's house. If the women and her parents agree, then anytime from one month to two years later, a special day is set to call the ngagpa, the village Lama, for the Lhapsang puja which is performed for the Zendi ceremony. The Zendi begins with the Lhapsang puja, which starts at the man's house where the family gives phember(special cones made of wheat flour or barley butter churpee) and display the kolwa (a flag representing the wheel of life). All of his relatives are called to drink and eat. Then they move to the bride's house, taking more special chang. Whilst giving the chang they pray to Guru Rinpoche and present khatags (white ceremonial scarves) to the bride's family. The bride's family give the bride presents and property, which is her official inheritance from them. Girls carry the presents in procession to the groom's house. On the way the groom's family meet the procession at certain locations to welcome the new couple and present chang and khatags. This happens again at the house of the groom. Then a man from each family will respectfully introduce the families and for good luck, praise the house. A speech, mola, has been written by the lamas for the occasion and read by an experienced person.After this the lama gives the blessing to the couple then the groom puts the sindoor(red powder) three times on his forhead then on the bride's forhead.The groom family starts dancing known as (sili) .On this dance the dancers carry sord, tail of Yak and jhamta , the reason for this special silli dance is to drive away the evil spirit as well as welcome the bride in the family. Then the singing and dancing, Sherpa dance, shabru begins. The girls carrying the presents, kalme go with the couple and their close relations to have parties in the homes of the groom's relations and friends. In between parties, neighbours and relatives bring scarves, chang and money to the couple. On either the fifth or seventh day the couple return to the house of the bride (karma-Lo) for a ceremony to give good luck at her parent's home.At last the groom and bride invites all the relative friend and family for the final thank you party.

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR TASHI LAKPA SHERPA AND MRS TSHERING SHERPA,

Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the enga ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2011 4:52pm EST

MAGAR ASSOCIATION U.S.A CELEBRATED MAGHE SANKRANTI ON JANUARY 16 TH 2011 AT SAGARMATHA RESTURANT AT QUEENS NEW YORK : Maghe Sankranti is a Nepalese festival observed on the first of Magh in the Bikram Samwat Nepali calendar (about January 14) bringing an end to the ill-omened month of Poush when all religious ceremonies are forbidden. On this day, the sun is believed to leave its southernmost position and begin its northward journey. Maghe Sankranti is similar to solstice festivals in other religious traditions. Observant Hindus take ritual baths during this festival, notably at auspicious river locations. These include Sankhamul on the Bagmati near Patan; In the Gandaki/Narayani river basin at Triveni near the Indian border, Devghat near Chitwan Valley and Ridi on the Kaligandaki; and in the Koshi River basin at Dolalghat on the Sun Koshi. Festive foods like laddoo, ghee and sweet potatoes are distributed. The mother of each household wishes good health to all family members. According to Mahabharata, king Bhisma, who had the power to control his own death, happened to choose to die on the day of Maghe Sakranti. Therefore it is believed that one to die on this day might achieve Moksha, a release from rebirth cycle.

MAGAR ASSOCIATION U.S.A CELEBRATED MAGHE SANKRANTI ON JANUARY 16 TH 2011 AT SAGARMATHA RESTURANT AT QUEENS NEW YORK

Maghe Sankranti is a Nepalese festival observed on the first of Magh i ...

Updated: Jan 19, 2011 1:09pm EST

NRN National Coordination Council of USA : NRN National Coordination Council of USA New Executive Committee (2011-12) Inaugural Program at Queens Palace 37-11 57th St., Woodside, NY, 11377 on January 8, 2011 (Saturday) Newly elected officers of 2011-12 are Transition Committee:Chair:Mr. Mukesh Singh Co-Chair: Mr. Prahlad KC Members : Ms Bishnu Thapa , Dr Binod Shah , Dr Bidya Ranjeet NRN National Coordination Council of USA Board of Directors 2011-12 Mr. Suman R. Timsina ( President) Virginia, USA Email: nrnnacc@gmail.com stimsina@yahoo.com Mr. Prahlad KC ( Senior Vice President) Massachusetts, USA Email: premla@aol.com Dr. (Mrs.) Bidya Ranjeet (Vice President ) Connecticut, USA Email: bidyaranjeet@yahoo.com Mr. Shiva K Rai (General Secretary ) New Hampshire, USA Email: shivakrai@live.com Dr Sohan Khatiwada (Joint Secretary ) Indiana, USA Email: sohankhatiwada@sbcglobal.net Dr Binod Shah (Treasurer ) New York, USA Email: binodshah@yahoo.com Mr Ram C Kharel (Media Coordinator ) Virginia, USA Email: rk@nepaltvusa.com Mr. Bhuwan Gurung Public Relations Officer/SpokespersonMassachusetts, USA Email: gurungbp@hotmail.com Boards Members; Ms Bishnu Maya Pariyar, Dr Chinta Mani Lamichane, Mr Mingma Sherpa, Mr Shree Parjulu, Mr. Durga Subbha, Dr. Bishnu Phuyal , Mr. Temba Dongba Hyolmo , Mr. Rajendra Shiwakoti , Mr. Sangey Lama , Mr. Diili Raj Paudya , Mr. Chhiring Rapke Lama , Mr. Arun D. Dhita , lMr. Tara Prasad PunMagar , Mr. Ramesh Shrestha , Mr. Dharam Biswokarma , Mr. Milan Rai , Mr. Brihspati Lama , Mr. Pasang Kaji Sherpa , Miss Divita Meheta , Mr. Nabin Sherchan. Task force/Committee: Charity Project Committee:Mr. Prahlad KC, Chairman Membership Committee:Mr. Temba Sherpa

NRN National Coordination Council of USA

NRN National Coordination Council of USA New Executive Committee (201 ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2011 2:54pm EST

VISHWA SANDESH NEWSPAPER 3rd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON JAN 2nd 2011 :

VISHWA SANDESH NEWSPAPER 3rd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON JAN 2nd 2011

Updated: Jan 08, 2011 3:58pm EST

KIRAT RAI SOCIETY OF AMERICA SUMNIMA SANJH, DEC 25TH 2010 : History of Kirat dynasty is taken as the longest dynasty in the history of Nepal. Kirat ruled around 1225 years. Before the advent of the Kirats, there were Ahir and Abhir rule in the valley. The last king of Abhir dynasty Bhuban Shima was overthrown by Yalambar, the first Kirat King. Thus after defeating the last ruler of Abhir dynasty, Yalambar laid the foundation of the Kirat dynasty. When Kirats occupied the valley, they made Matatirtha their capital. The Kirat kingdom during the rule of Yalambar had extended to Tista in the East and Trisidi in the West. It is said Yalambar had gone to witness the battle of Mahabharata between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. He was so brave and powerful that Lord Krishna beheaded him prior to the battle suspecting he might fight for the Kauravas.Nepal is a very ancient country, which was ruled by many dynasties in the past. Among them, the Kirat rule is taken as a very significant one, being the longest period that extended from pre-historic to historic period. In ancient Hindu scriptures, Nepal is referred as the "Kirat Desh" or "the Land of Kirats". The Kirat Rai belong to the Kirati group or the Kirat confederation that includes the Rai, Limbu, Yakkha and Sunuwar. Dhimal, Hayu, Koche , Thami, Chepang, and Surel ethnic groups also consider themselves to be of Kirati descent.The traditional homeland of the Rai extends across Dharan Tapalajung the Solukhumbu, the Okhaldhunga , Khotang, Bhojpur and the Udayapur districts in the northeastern hilly/mountainous region of Nepal, west of the Arun River in the Sun Koshi River watershed. Rais are also found in significant numbers in the Indian state of Sikkim and in the northern West Bengal towns of Kalimpong and Darjeeling.

KIRAT RAI SOCIETY OF AMERICA SUMNIMA SANJH, DEC 25TH 2010

History of Kirat dynasty is taken as the longest dynasty in the histo ...

Updated: Dec 30, 2010 1:22am EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR KARMA SHERPA GOPARMA& YANGJANG SHERPA PHINASHA :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR KARMA SHERPA GOPARMA& YANGJANG SHERPA PHINASHA

Updated: Dec 15, 2010 1:21pm EST

ENGAGEMENT OF MR PHURI SHERPA LAMA AND MISS DOMA SHERPA :

ENGAGEMENT OF MR PHURI SHERPA LAMA AND MISS DOMA SHERPA

Updated: Nov 22, 2010 1:41am EST

Late Ram Nagarkoti Memorial in New York Nov14, 2010 : We are completely shocked and were so sorry to hear that untimely decease of Late Ram Kumar Nagarkoti. May God give his eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace. He was a lot of things to many people living in USA and will be missed sadly. Words can not express how sorry we are to hear about this loss but our heartfelt condolences go out to his family to be strong. Our sympathy, sincere thoughts and prayers always with the family members of lost ones.New York Kala Manch had organized a memorial service at 14th November for Late Ram Kumar Nagarkoti at Satya Narayan Mandir. All the members from nepali community have come to pay the respect.

Late Ram Nagarkoti Memorial in New York Nov14, 2010

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Updated: Nov 19, 2010 9:29am EST

NEW YORK NEWA GUTHI CELEBRATED 4TH ANNUAL CULTURAL PROGRAM BHINTUNA SAANJHA ON THE OCASSION OF NEW YEAR NEPAL SAMBAT 1131 ON 13TH NOVEMBER 2010 AT DHAKA CLUB QUEENS NY. : HISTORY OF NEWARI PEOPLE The newari are the indigenous people of Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Newars are a linguistic community with Tibeto-Burman and Indo ethnictiy/race, bound together by a common language. The term Newar applies roughly to the descendants of citizens of Medieval Nepal (consisting of Kathmandu Valley as the capital and the territory ever changing with farthest extent being Gandaki river to west and Koshi river to the east, Tibet to north and Terai in south). Newar in the country are the nation's sixth largest ethnic group. The different divisions of Newars had different historical developments before their arrival in the Kathmandu valley. The common identity of Newar was formed after their arrival to the valley. Until the unification of Nepal, with the possible exception of the Muslims under Gayasuddin who attacked and destroyed many parts of the valley, all people who had inhabited the valley at any point of time were either Newar or were progenitors of Newar. So, the history of Newar correlates to a great magnitude to the history of Kathmandu valley prior to the Unification of Nepal. The earliest known history of Newar and Kathmandu valley were recorded in the form of mythical scriptures. One of such texts which even accounts the creation of the valley is Swayambhu Purana. According to the Swayambhu Purana, the Kathmandu valley was a giant lake called Nāgdaha until the Bodhisattva Manjusri, with the aid of a holy sword called Chandrahrāsa, cut open a part of southern hill of Kachchhapāla and then cut open Gokarnadaha and drained the giant lake, allowing humans to settle the valley land. This apocryphal legend is supported by some geological evidence of an ancient lakebed and it provides an explanation for the high fertility of Kathmandu valley soil. According to the Swayambhu Purana, Manjusri then established a city called Manjupattan now called Manjipā, where he crowned Dharmākara as the king of the land A shrine dedicated to Manjusri is still present in Majipā. No recorded historical document has been found after this era till the advent of Gopal era. A genealogy of emperors is recorded in a book called Gopal Raj Banshawali. According to this manuscript, Gopals were followed by Mahispals, and Kirats before Licchavis entered from south. Some claim Buddha to have visited Nepal during the reign of Kirat emperor Jitedasti. The Licchavi dynasty ruled for at least 600 years, followed by the Malla dynasty in 12th century AD. The Nepal Bhasa script is estimated to be at least 1200 years old. Nepal Bhasa inscriptions in an ancient manuscript, Nidan, from 901 AD and on a stone tablet from 1173 AD in the courtyard of Bajrayogini Temple at Sankhu, attest to the deep roots of Newar culture in the Kathmandu valley. Newar reign over the valley and their sovereignty and influence over neighboring territories ended approximately 250 years ago with the conquest of the Kathmandu valley in 1769 by the Gorkhali Shah dynasty founded by Prithvi Narayan Shah. Newars were engaged in business between Tibet and Moguls in India. So, to affect the Mogul empire's treasury, British East India Company supplied weapons and advice to Prithvi Narayan Shah, who in return would conquer Kathmandu Valley and put an end to the trade between Tibet and Moguls of India. Systematic brutal suppression of the Newar people was pursued for generations during early dynastic rule in order to discourage the Newar people from any political aspiration. The Newar maintain a highly literate culture and their members are prominent in every sphere, from agriculture, business, education and government administration to medicine, law, religion, architecture, fine art, and literature. There is a wide acceptance of the fact that Newar architects may have been responsible for developing Asia's hallmark multi-tiered pagoda architecture. Newar devotional pauba and thangka painting, sculpture and metal craftsmanship are world-renowned for their exquisite beauty. The fine temples and palaces of Kathmandu, Patan (Yala) and Bhaktapur are largely the product of Newar architects, artisans and sculptor Newar practice both Hinduism and Buddhism. 80% of Newars were Hindus and 20% were Buddhists. Out of the three main cities of Kathmandu valley which are historically Newar, Patan is mostly Buddhist containing the four stupas built by Ashoka, Bhaktapur is primarily Hindu whereas Kathmandu is mixed. Generally, both Hindu and Buddhist deities are worshiped and festivals are celebrated. However, for ritual activities, Hindu and Buddhist Newar have their own priest and cultural difference. Janmaadya chariotThe Newar tradition and culture is almost like an ocean. Newar culture is very rich in pageantry and ritual throughout the year. Many festivals are tied to Hindu holidays, Buddha's birth and the harvest cycle. The important Newar festivals are "Mha Puja" , celebrated in the occasion of the New year, during the festival of Tihar as per local calendar (Nepal Sambat), Bisket Jatra celebrated on the first of Baisakh and many more. One of the important festival celebrated by Newar people is Gunhu Punhi. During this nine-day festival, Newar men and women drink a bowl of sprouted mixed cereals and offer food to frogs in the farmers' fields. On the second day, Sā Pāru (Gai Jatra), people who have lost a family member in the past year dress up as cows or anything comical and parade through town, a ritual carried by a king to show his queen that not only his son died but other people die too. The last day of Gunhu Punhi is Krishnastami, birthday of lord Krishna, an incarnation of lord Vishnu. Yanyā Punhi (Indra Jatra) is a holiday related to Hindu god king of heaven, Indra. The festival begins with the carnival-like erection of Yosin, a ceremonial pole, accompanied by the rare display of the deity Aakash Bhairab, represented by a massive mask spouting beer and liquor. Households throughout Kathmandu display images and sculptures of Indra and Bhairab only at this time of year. Finally, the Kumari, or virgin goddess (living goddess), leaves the seclusion of her temple in a palanquin and leads a procession through the streets of Kathmandu to thank Indra the rain god. And there is an occasion in Tihar where people worship themselves know as Mha Puja(self-worship)in which people eat good food and wear good clothes, this day is also the newari new year or Nepal Sambhat in which a rally takes place where people go around town in motorcycles, busses and huge celebration. It is another emerging rituals that even young people take it deep. Many rituals are related to the stages of life stages from birth, first rice-feeding, childhood, puberty, marriage, seniority and death. The complexity and all-encompassing nature of these rituals cannot be exaggerated. For instance, Newar girls undergo a Bahra ceremony when they reach menarche. Because menstruation is considered ritually impure, girls undergo ritual confinement for 12 days. Girls are separated from all males and from sunlight for 12 days while they are doted upon by female relatives. On 12th day the girl must pay homage to the sun. Should a Newar man or women live long enough, there are five rituals, known as "janku,"—which can be confusing, as the first rice feeding ceremony is referred to as "janku" as well—performed between the age of 77 and 106. These at the age 77 years, 7 months, 7 days; 83 years, 4 months, 4 days (after one has seen 1000 full moons in one's life); 88 years, 8 months, 8 days; 99 years, 9 months, 9 days; and, finally, at 105 years, 8 months, 8 days. After these rituals are performed, the person will be regarded as a god. Husband and wife will perform their rituals together, as the events occur for the husband.

NEW YORK NEWA GUTHI CELEBRATED 4TH ANNUAL CULTURAL PROGRAM BHINTUNA SAANJHA ON THE OCASSION OF NEW YEAR NEPAL SAMBAT 1131 ON 13TH NOVEMBER 2010 AT DHAKA CLUB QUEENS NY.

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TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL BBQ SUMMER PICNIC AT CORONA PARK JULY 18TH 2010 : TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA HAD ORGANIGED THE ANNUAL BBQ PICNIC AT CORONA PARK ON 18TH JULY 2010 GATHERING TAMANG PEOPLE ALL OVER AMERICA.CHIEF GUEST FOR THE PICNIC WAS MR NIR SHAH (NEPALI ACTOR.)TO ENJOY IN THE PICNIC THEY WERE DRAWING COMPETION FOR THE KIDS WITH ALL DIFFRENT KINDS OF GAME FOR EVERYBODY.FIRST PRIZE FOR THE RAFFELWAS A DELL LAPTOP AND THELUCKY WINNER WAS NONE OTHER THAN MR INDRA TAMANG.PRIZE AND CERTIFICATE WERE DISTRIBUTE BY THE PRESIDENT OF TAMANG SOCIETY MR BHARAT TAMANG.

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WALUNG COMMUNITY OF NORTH AMERICA PRESENTS ANNUAL GRAND PARTY 2010 AT ARMENIAN CHURCH 34TH STREET 2AVE NEW YORK : THE BOARD MEMBERS OF WALUNG COMMUNITY OF NORTH AMERICA (2010-2012) ARE PRESIDENT- TENKYONG LAMA VICE PRESIDENT-WANGLA LAMA TREASURER- TASHI TSHERING EXECUTIVE MEMBERS - TENZING BHUTIA , PHUNTOSK LAMA, DAWA TSHERING, KASANG, TSEWANG DORJEE, CHUNGDA UKYAB, YANGCHEN BHUTIA LAMA AND SANJAY RINCHEN. ADVISORS ARE: TENZING UKYAB, TASHI LAMA, SASANG LAMA AND CHANGBA LAMA. WALANG COMMUNITY OF NORTH AMERICA HAD ORGANISED THE ANNUAL GRAND PARTY 2010 ON 30TH OF OCTOBER AT ARMENIAN CHURCH . THE MAIN ATTRACTION FOR THE ANNUAL GRAND PARTY WAS PRASHANT TAMANG WINNER OF INDIAN IDOL 3. ALONG WITH OUR NEPALI ACTRESS RANJANA SHARMA AND ARTISTS FROM NEW YORK DENDI SHERPA AND HIS STUDENTS , YESHI ,YASODHA RAI, DIKYI. ARTIST FROM OTHER STATE LIKE TENZIN,JIGME (MELONG BAND)HAD JOINED THE PARTY TOO. MORE THAN 1OOO PEOPLE HAD COME TO ENJOY THE EVENT.THE FUND COLLECTED FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE USED FOR THE EDUCATION OF POOR AND NEEDY CHILDREN OF WALUNG AREA.ALONG WITH IT THEY WILL BE FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY CENTER IN KATHMANDU.THE EMCEE OF THE NIGHT WAS MR SONAM.G. SHERPA.ON THE NEXT DAY THE FAREWELL PARTY WAS ORGANIZED AT HIMALYAN YAK RESTURANT IN JACKSON HEIGHTS.

WALUNG COMMUNITY OF NORTH AMERICA PRESENTS ANNUAL GRAND PARTY 2010 AT ARMENIAN CHURCH 34TH STREET 2AVE NEW YORK

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GURKHA YOUTH CLUB PRESENTS 'GYC DASHAIN BLAST' ON OCT 15, 2010 HELD AT CHAIN FEDERATION :

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NEW YORK KALA MANCH PRESENTS RAMAILO SAANJH 2010 : New York Kala Manch had presented Ramilo Saanjh on 8th October 2010 at Dhaka club gathering all artist from different states of America and Nepal. The chief guest for the night was Mr Gyanchandra Acharya ambassador of Nepal .Mr Acharya honoured the artist by presenting the certificate to them.Actress Gauri Malla, Nirmala Shrestha,Vijay Nakarmi, Krishnamurari Dhungel, Suvarna Chettri,Lakshmi Shrestha,Krishnaman Tuladhar, Devi Oli, Shailesh Shrestha,Bikrant Basnet,Shisir Shrestha, Narbahadur Dahal, Nhuchhe narayan Dongel,Rajendra Rai,Goma Gurung,Sanu Sherpa,Basanti Rai,Rosy Sherpa,Shalina Shrestha and Anupama &Pragya Sapkota were the artist for the evening.

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खेलकुद संगै महिला आदिवासी जनजाती संघ गठन : खेलकुद संगै महिला आदिवासी जनजाती संघ गठन न्यु योर्क , क्विनस ब्रिज पार्क सेप्टेम्बर २५ तारिख २०१० का दिन नेपाल आदिवासी जनजाती महा संघ अमेरिका ( फिप्ना ) को आयोजनामा दोश्रो पटक बिभिन्न जातिय संघ संस्था गैर जातिय संघ संस्था साथै युबाहरुको बाक्लो उपस्थितिमा खेलकुद प्रतियोगिता बिभिन्न रमाइलो कार्यक्रम पूर्ण सफलताका साथ सम्पन्न भयो। उक्त खेलकुद प्रतियोगितामा भिलिबलमा पाँच टोलीले सहभागि जनाएको थियो भने फुटबलमा सात टोली थिए । कार्यक्रम भरी दर्शकहरुको मनतान्न सफल भलिबल खेल साच्चिनै बडो रमाइलोको साथ युनाईटेड ब्रदरस प्रथम ,एन वाइ एन सि दोश्रो र किरात राइ तेश्रो भैइ भलिबल खेल टुङ्गियो । फुटबल तर्फ ध्याल्सुम्दा प्रथम ,युनाईटेड तिब्बत दोश्रो र युनाईटेड शेर्पा किदुग तेश्रो भएको थियो । अन्य कार्यक्रम अन्तर्गत महिलाहरुको म्युजिकल चिअर्स् मा गंगा राइ लिम्बु प्रथम वाकाशा राइ दोश्रो हुनुभएको थियो भने हाडी फुटाउने मा छोक्पा शेर्पा प्रथम हुनु भयो । बिजयी खेलाडीहरुलाई कार्यक्रमका प्रमुख अतिथी थानेस्वोर राइ फिप्नाका अध्यक्ष कर्मा ग्याल्जेन शेर्पा र कार्यक्रम संयोजक निमा शेर्पा सहित सयुक्तरुपमा नगद शिल्ड प्रमाण पत्र बितरण गर्नु भयो । भिलिबल प्रतियोगिता भरी रेफ्रीको भूमिका निर्बाह गरी प्रतियोगितालाई उत्कृष्ट पार्न सहयोग पूर्याउने रेफ्रीदय लाक्पा रीन्छी शेर्पा र तामाङ्ग सोसाइटिका अध्यक्ष भरतराज लामालाई हार्दिक धन्यवाद सहित प्रमाण पत्र बितरण गरिएको थियो । कार्यक्रमलाई सफल पार्न मुख्य भूमिका खेल्ने न्यु योर्कका सामाजिक कार्यकर्ताका अगुवा केशबराम राइ , हेम राइ र तुम्मेहाङ सुब्बा को अहम भूमिका रहेको थियो । उक्त कार्यक्रममा नेपाल आदिवाशी जनजाती महासंघ अमेरिका (फिप्ना ) को पहलमा आदिवासी जनजाती महिला महासंघ अमेरिकाको तदर्थ समिती पनि गठन भयो | अमेरिकामा रहेका आदिवासी जनजाती महिलाहरुको हक र अधिकारको बारेमा सचेत बनाउने तथा संगठनीक रुपमा मजबुत बनाएर संसारमा रहेका आदिवासी महिलाहरुलाई एकजुट गराउने उदेस्यले स्थापना गर्न लागिएको उक्त सस्थाका लागि संगिनी रानामगर संयोजक रहने गरी १३ सदस्सीय आदिवासी जनजाती महिला महासंघ अमेरिकाको तदर्थ समिती गठन गरियो | उक्त समितिले अमेरिकामा रहेका आदिवासी जनजाती महिलालाई समेटेर पूर्ण कमिटीको गठन गर्ने तथा आदिवासी जनजाती महिलाहरुले संगठित भएर अगाढी बढ्नका लागि चाहिने आधारभूत कुराहरुको लागि सस्थाको कम कर्तब्य र अधिकारको सम्बन्धमा एक खाका तयार गरेर सम्पूर्ण अमेरिकामा रहेका आदिवासी जनजाती महिलाहरुसंग छलफल गरि पूर्ण रुप दिनका लागि उपस्थित आदिवाशी जनजाती भेलाले निर्णय गर्यो | सोहि अवसरमा फिप्नाका अध्यक्ष कर्मा ग्याल्जेन शेर्पाले महिलाहरुले अहिलेको समयमा संगठित नभई कुनै पनि कम गर्न नसकिने बतानुभयो | साथै यी जुझारु (महिलारुको ) महिलाहरुको समुहले अमेरिकामा रहेका आदिवासी महिलाहरुलाई एकिकृत गरि ससक्त रुपमा अघि बढ्नका लागि आदिवासी जनजाती महासंग अमेरिका फिपनाको सदैब साथ र सहयोग रहने कुरा पनि बताउनु भयो | (उक्त्व) उक्त अवसरमा फिप्नाका उपाध्यक्षदय शिबकुमार राई, बिनोद पोमो, महासचिब आदित्य महर्जन लगायत अन्य उपस्थित जनजातिहरुले समेत आदिवासी महिलाहरुको सस्था गठनको सुरुवात भएकोमा बधाई तथा शुभकामना ब्यक्त गरेका थिए | तदर्थ समितिका सदस्यहरुमा इन्दिरा चोङ्बाङ पुस्पलता थम्सुहांग, बिमला लिम्बु , सीता लिम्बु, गंगा राई सुब्बा, सुनिता तामांग, हरिमाया लिम्बु, पुष्पा लिम्बु, सुभद्रा लिम्बु र हेलेन लिम्बु रहेका छन् | अन्त्यमा आदिवासी जनजाती महासंग फिप्नाले महिलाहरुलाई संगठित हुनमा हौसला तथा सहयोग गरेकोमा नवगठित तदर्थ समितीका संयोजक संगिनी राना मगरले हार्दिक धन्यवाद प्रदान गरे |

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Updated: Oct 04, 2010 7:46am EST

UNITED NEPALESE DEMOCRATIC FORUM : UNDF had organized a blood donation program for the second year at Chain Federation New York on 26th September 2010. The blood donation had started from 11am and ended around 4:30 pm .More than hundred people had show up for the donation but only 56 people were healthy to donate the blood.Hon. Bhim Rawal Home Minister of Nepal was invited and he had presented the certificate to the doners.The organizer for the blood donation was President of UNDF: Tek Gurung 1st V.P :- Sita Kharel V.P :- Phuri Sherpa General Secretary :- Sanjay Thapa secretary :- Bidya Baral Tresurer :- Birat Adhikari Assistant Tresurer :-Kesav Lama Member :- Mangaldas shrestha Member :- Bin Ghale Member :- Shree Prasad gurung Member :- Pemba sherpa Member :- Pema Sherpa Member :- Pasand Derchi sherpa Member :- Milan gurung member :- Rosan Gurung Member :- Ajit Kumar Yadhav Member :- Bishnu Maya Thapa Member :- Kamal BishwoKarma Member :- Ram Nepali Advisor :- Dr. Gopi Upreti Advisor :- Dr. Prakash shrestha Advisor :- Sailesh shrestha Advisor :- Khem Bimali Advisor :- Kunti Thapa

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ANTA First General Convention 2010 : New York- The 1st General Convention of Association of Nepalese Teraian in America (ANTA) was held on Sep. 24-25 at 1 World Fair Marina, Flushing, New York. Dr. Binod Shah was elected as president of ANTA and he will serve for next two years (2010-2012). The event was inaugurated by chief guest H. E. Gyan Chandra Acharya (Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Nepal to UN) and was chaired by the Special Guest Dr. Sukhdev Shah. The hundreds of Nepali Terains from different state of USA, Canada, UK & Nepal attended the convention. Special Guest Mr. Ganesh Shah (Former Science & Environment Minister of Nepal), Mr. Aditya Jha (Honorary Member of ANTA from Canada), Dr. Sunil Shah (Delegates from UK), Mr. Ratna Jha (NRN ICC General Secretary & Former President of ANTA) and various distinguished local Nepali Community Leaders were also attended during the Inauguration Ceremony. Throughout the Inauguration Ceremony, ANTA president Dr. Binod Shah also announced the ANTA Honorary Award 2010 and H. E. Gyan C. Acharya presented the honorary award to Mr. Ratna Jha (ANTA Outstanding Leadership Award), Mr. Karma G. Sherpa (ANTA Friendship Award) & Mr. Amit P. Shah (ANTA Outstanding Youth Leadership Award). ANTA also recognized and honored dozen of Sherpa’s including Mr. Ang Chiring Sherpa who had climbed the Mount Everest. Lalit Jha & Ranjana Shah moderated the Inauguration Ceremony. Also there was many of panel discussion forum organized to discuss the issues related to Unity, Peace & Development in Terai/Nepal, Enriching & Empowerment of Terian Women Globally and Role of Youth as well as Professional for Integration & Empowerment of Teraians Identity & Culture Globally. Dozens of very renowned professors, doctors, intellectual, leaders as well as women’s, youths and student of Terai origins were presented as panelist to discuss the above issues. In celebration of Nepali Teraian cultural root, organizer had also embraced the very melodies of Terain /Nepali folk music and dances from very renowned performers during “Special Cultural Sanjh”. The very famous Nepali Actress Gauri Malla, Famous Nepali Singer Nalina Chitrakar, Singer Nilam Malik, Singer Tilak Shrestha, Musician- Rajendra Lal Karn , Raj Kapoor, Uttam Shrestha , Raju Lama, Dancers- Rashmi Shah, Sarla Panday, Raj Kapoor, Asha Karki, Binita Paudal , Stendra Shah as well as the child artist – Prashant Shah (solo Tabla Performance), Udity Karn (Solo Piano performance), Radhika Shah (Puspanjali dance) & Arya Jha (singing) performed at cultural event. Also first time ever, Mr. Ratna Jha (NRN ICC General Secretary) sings a Bhojpuri Song with Nepali Actress Gauri Mall. The cultural event was also observed by Kulchandra Gautam (Former Assistant Secretry General of UN), Hon. Bhim Rawal (Home Minister of Nepal) and many others Nepalese and Non-Nepalese intellectual as well as community leaders. Cultural program was hosted by Amit P. Shah and Sangya Singh.

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RECEPTION PROGRAM OF MR BHIM BADHUR RAWAL MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS OF NEPAL : H. E. Mr. Gyan Chandra Acharya, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations and the Mission family, had hosted a ‘Reception program’ in honor of Honorable Bhim Bahadur Rawal, Minister for Home Affairs, Head of the Nepalese Delegation to the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at 25 September 2010, Sagarmatha Restaurant . The various distinguished local Nepali Community Leaders (New York, New Jersey) had particapted in this event with all the Everest climbers as well.

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Ramailo Saanjha 2010 New York : Yam Baral,Nalina Chitrakar, Deepa Shree Niraula, Deepak Raj Giri,and Gopal Adhikar were the artist who had performed at Ramailo Saanjha 2010 at Queen Palace New York,September 10 ,2010. Along with them Rapper Nurbu Sherpa and his group , Rajesh Thapa Magar and Basanti Rai had performed as well.The organizer of this event was Mingma Sherpa (Yeti Restaurant) and co- organizer was Tilak Shrestha.

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MR JHUDHA.P.LIMBU AND MRS BISHNU KALA LIMBU DAUGHTER EKSHA LIMBU'S RICE FEDDING CEREMONY :

MR JHUDHA.P.LIMBU AND MRS BISHNU KALA LIMBU DAUGHTER EKSHA LIMBU'S RICE FEDDING CEREMONY

Updated: Sep 13, 2010 2:13am EST

NEW YORK SHERPAKYIDUG SUMMER SPORTS 2010 :

NEW YORK SHERPAKYIDUG SUMMER SPORTS 2010

Updated: Aug 29, 2010 10:28pm EST

A fund rasing charity for constructing building of DURGA TEMPLE& NEPALESE CULTURAL CENTER : A fund rasing charity for constructing building of DURGA TEMPLE& NEPALESE CULTURAL CENTER presented by Ridgewood Nepalese Society. A spiritual event Shrimad Bhagawat Mahapuran,A week long ancient Hindu philosophy relish in New York by narrator & renowned pundit DEEN BHANDU POKHREL.

A fund rasing charity for constructing building of DURGA TEMPLE& NEPALESE CULTURAL CENTER

A fund rasing charity for constructing building of DURGA TEMPLE& NEPAL ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2010 1:49pm EST

NEPAL SANDESH SAANJHA-2 : Nepal Sandesh Saanjha -2 was held at Chain Federation on 13th August 2010 and was organized by Nepal Sandesh Team .The performers of the event was Anju Panta,Jagdish Samal,Hingyap Tashi, Bindhu Tamang,Ranjana Sharma,Manoj Raj, Suman Budha Mangar, Asha Karki and Tashi Tshering The emcee of the night was Rajesh Thapa and Tilak Shrestha.At the event Mr Karma G sherpa President of FIPNA awarded the apprecation certificate to the artists.

NEPAL SANDESH SAANJHA-2

Nepal Sandesh Saanjha -2 was held at Chain Federation on 13th August ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2010 11:59am EST

the 5th Anniversary celebration & award ceremony of Adhikaar in New York on August 7, 2010 :

the 5th Anniversary celebration & award ceremony of Adhikaar in New York on August 7, 2010

Updated: Aug 09, 2010 1:00am EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF LAKPA AND DAWA :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF LAKPA AND DAWA

Updated: Aug 08, 2010 1:32pm EST

28TH ANA CONVENTION HELD AT BOSTON,2010 : THE PRESIDENT OF ANA MR SIMON DHUNGANA,VICE PRESIDENT MR MEDINI ADHAKARI , CONVENER MR SUNDAR GURUNG AND THE CODINATER MR JANGBU SHERPA MR UTSAV GURUNG AND MR PREM TAMANG.WERE THE ANA ORGANIZERS OF 2010. SOCCER, MEN & WOMEN BASKETBALL , TABLE TENNIS , GOLF, YOGA PRABACHAN BY DR CHINTAMANI ,YOGI ,KID'S CAMP, DOHARI SANJHA, KOSELI SANJHA, GRAND NEPALI NIGHT( NEPALESE COMEDIAN MANOJ GAJUREL AND SINGER WERE ANJU PANT ,JAGDISH SAMAL,SHANTI BHANDARI SHYAM GURUNG AND SUMAN BUDA MANGAR , PREM RAJA MAHAT, RAJESH THAPA, MONAJ RAJ ,CHOREOGRAPHER HIMGYAP TASHI ,BINDHU TAMANG ACTRESS RANJANA SHARMA, AND MANY MORE) FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA AND ETC WAS ORIGAZNISED IN ANA CONVENTION WHICH WAS HELD AT BOSTON .PROGRAMES WAS REALLY GOOD CODINATER HAD TRIED TO MAKE THIS CONVENTION REALLY GOOD BUT SOME VOLUNTER HAD MISS MANAGED ON SPORTS. NEPELESE FROM ALL OVER AMERICA AND SOME POLITICAN FROM NEPAL HAD PARTICIPETED ON THIS TWO DAY CONVENTION .2011 ANA CONVENTION WILL BE HELD ON COLORADO, I HOPE EVERY THING WILL BE WELL MANAGED.

28TH ANA CONVENTION HELD AT BOSTON,2010

THE PRESIDENT OF ANA MR SIMON DHUNGANA,VICE PRESIDENT MR MEDINI ADHAKA ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2010 6:48pm EST

FIRST BIRTHDAY OF TENZIN CHOEKLANG JUNE 26 2010 : ON TENZIN CHOEKLANG 1ST B'DAY NAMASTE AMERICA CULTURAL TOUR GROUP 2010 FROM NEPAL HAD PERFORMED.IN THIS GROUP SINGERS LIKE ANJU PANT,JAGDISH SAMAL,MANOJ RAJ, SUMAN BUDHA MAGAR DANCERS LIKE HIMGYAP TASHI ,RANJANA SHARMA, BINDU TAMANG AND ASHA KARKI AND SOME TIBETAN SINGER LIKE PHURBA LHAMO SONAM LHAMO AND JAMPA YOUDEN HAD MADE THE PARTY MORE ENJOYABLE .THIS EVEREST MUSICAL NITE GROUP WILL BE PERFORMING IN ALL STATES OF AMERICA THERE ARE ONE OF THE BEST GROUP 2010.

FIRST BIRTHDAY OF TENZIN CHOEKLANG JUNE 26 2010

ON TENZIN CHOEKLANG 1ST B'DAY NAMASTE AMERICA CULTURAL TOUR GROUP 2010 ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2010 11:44pm EST

1ST BIRTHDAY OF YANGZON SHERPA DAUGHTER OF KANCHA & LXAMI SHERPA :

1ST BIRTHDAY OF YANGZON SHERPA DAUGHTER OF KANCHA & LXAMI SHERPA

Updated: Jun 27, 2010 3:59am EST

THE WEDDING CEREMONY OF AGNES AND NABIN SATURDAY, JUNE 12,2010. :

THE WEDDING CEREMONY OF AGNES AND NABIN SATURDAY, JUNE 12,2010.

Updated: Jun 16, 2010 11:05pm EST

KIRAT RAI SAKELA DANCE, JUNE 6TH 2010 AT QUEENS BORO BRIDGE PARK NEW YORK ORGANIZED BY BASANTI RAI, YASODHA RAI, NAMITA RAI, : Sakela is the main festival of Kirat which is celebrated twice a year distinguished by two names Ubhauli and Udhauli. Sakela Ubhauli is celebrated during Baisakh Purnima (full moon day in the month of Baishak) and Sakela Udhauli is celebrated during the full moon day in the month of Mangshir. Main characteristic of this festival is the Sakela dance performed by large group of Kirats wearing their traditional dress. People from all ages dance together making a large circle. There are male and female leaders in each circle known as Silimangpa and Silimangma respectively. These two people control the sili of the dance while the other dancers imitating them. The sili, style of the dance moves, reflects the different aspects of human life and our relationship with nature. The ritual starts from the chula puja, worship of chula, at home by the kirat priest nakchhong. After completion of the chula puja, nakchhong performs the sacrificial rite (usually with chicken) over the sacred place known as Sakela Than, which is usually under a sacred tree. As the nakchhong signals the completion of ritual by starting Sakela dance by him/herself the actual group Sakela dance commences. Everybody in a joy, participates in the dance forming a circle. With the beating of Dhol(Drum) and the "Jhyamta" performing different silies guided by Silimangpa and Silimangma. Among Kirats Rais, Yakkha and Sunuwar celebrate this festival,whereas Limbu's have Chasok Tangnam. According to Kirat holy book Mundhum a year is divided in to two phases: Ubhauli (Going up) and Udhauli (Going down). It is accepted that naming came from the migration pattern of birds. During the start of winter season in Mangshir, the birds migrate downward towards the warmer Terrain belt, and thus it is known as Udhauli, which means Downward. Likewise, during the rise of Summer season,the birds migrate upwards to the cooler Hilly region, and thus it is known as Ubhauli. Kirats believe in Shamanism and they are the worshiper of the mother nature. Sakela celebration is the prayer to Mother Nature for good crops and protection from natural calamities. Therefore, the festival is also known as "Bhumi Puja". They celebrate Sakela Ubhauli during Baisakh (April/May) ,as it is the start of farming and cultivation time. It is celebrated for 15 days which starts from Baisakh Purnima.But in different places in USA Sakela started celebrating from May and ended on 6th june in New York. .Sakela was celebrated through out the world UK, Australia, Hongkong, Japan,Nepal and India (Darjeeling, Sikkim,) Similarly, the celebration of Sakela Udhauli during the Mangshir (November/December) is their way of thanks giving to nature for providing them with good crops, as it is the time for harvesting. Kiratis with the traditional musical instrument called DholThe celebration of Sakela is connected to many myths. According to the Kirat Mythology, it is said that before the marriage of Sumnima and Paruhang, Paruhang used to live in the heaven .One day, he saw beautiful Sumnima on the earth and fell in love. He made a beautiful comb, sent it to Sumnima who wished to wed him. Four children were born of them after marriage. But Paruhang left Sumnima in a hut on the bank of Dudhkoshi river and did not return for long time. One day, she saw a creeper on a stone while she was in search of food for her children. She tasted the creeper and it was full of power and happiness. She brought the creeper and made Buti, an intoxicating religious garland, and kept it safe. The Buti inspired everybody who saw it to tell the truth of her/his life. Paruhang returned suddenly. He tried to counsel angry Sumnima. She gave the Buti to Paruhang. This immediately made him glad and he started to tell what he had done. He had spent the time looking at the heaven and the earth from the top of Chomolongma (Mt. Everest). He also said her that he had meditated, and visited the whole universe. Paruhang promised not to leave her, which made Sumnima to dance with joy. It is believed the dance is the 'Sakela Dance'. For this reason, there is tradition that young boys and girls comes to participate in Sakela to meet each other and find their love at the same time they enjoy the dance.

KIRAT RAI SAKELA DANCE, JUNE 6TH 2010 AT QUEENS BORO BRIDGE PARK NEW YORK ORGANIZED BY BASANTI RAI, YASODHA RAI, NAMITA RAI,

Sakela is the main festival of Kirat which is celebrated twice a year ...

Updated: Jun 07, 2010 2:25am EST

MUSIC ALBUM RELEASE PARTY OF MR PHURI LAMA :

MUSIC ALBUM RELEASE PARTY OF MR PHURI LAMA

Updated: Jun 06, 2010 1:21pm EST

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA : TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA HAD HOSTED A WELCOMING PROGRAM FOR BRIGADIER GENERAL VIJAY MOKTAN AND HIS WIFE AT NEW YORK ON JUNE 4TH 2010.

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA HAD HOSTED A WELCOMING PROGRAM FOR BRIGAD ...

Updated: Jun 05, 2010 11:21am EST

3RD NEPALI WORLD TOUR CYCLIST LOK BANDHU KARKI FROM TAPLAJUNG NEPAL, FUNRASING PROGRAM AT NEW YORK CITY :

3RD NEPALI WORLD TOUR CYCLIST LOK BANDHU KARKI FROM TAPLAJUNG NEPAL, FUNRASING PROGRAM AT NEW YORK CITY

Updated: Jun 05, 2010 11:10am EST

EVEREST DAY 29MAY 2010 : About a brief history of the 1953 British Everest Expedition In the first half of the 20th century expeditions to conquer Mount Everest took the form of an international competition between the major nations of the world. At this time in history the summit of Everest represented one of the last of the unconquered frontiers of the planet. Reaching Everest's pinnacle was considered to be a prize of momentous proportion. Many had tried and failed to make the accent. The death of the two British climbers, Mallory and Irvine during a previous attempts in 1922 and 1924 had proven the conquest of Everest was not only extremely difficult but life threatening. The interest in conquering Everest had taken on the proportions of an international competition and the British were determined to be first to summit Everest. In 1952 members of the Swiss contingency had come close only to be turned back less than a thousand vertical feet from the summit. In the same year England received a permit from the Nation of Nepal to do a reconnaissance of the southern approach to the mountain. The announcement of the letting of this permit was an unprecedented diplomatic success for England because up until this time Nepal had closed its boarders to visitors from the European Nations. This breakthrough in diplomacy and the receipt of the permit caused a stir in England and set the stage for the selection of the expeditionary force of 400 souls to conquer Everest. Because of his reputation for mountaineering Edmund Hillary had qualified himself to become a member of the team selected to attempt the accent. After another party from the British contingent had attempted to scale Everest had failed Hillary and the Nepalese Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay were selected to make a second attempt by Sir John Hunt who was the Group leader and finally succeeded in reaching the summit at 11:30 am May 29, 1953. Tenzing Norgay using an Ice Axe as a standard for the British Flag and Nepal Flag as they became the first human beings to set foot on the summit of Mt. Everest, the highest point on earth.

EVEREST DAY 29MAY 2010

About a brief history of the 1953 British Everest Expedition In the ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2010 1:38am EST

HAPPY ENGAGEMENT OF MR PASANG & MRS DHAMZEE SHERPA PELTIER.FROM PARIS TO NEW YORK. MAY 27TH 2010 :

HAPPY ENGAGEMENT OF MR PASANG & MRS DHAMZEE SHERPA PELTIER.FROM PARIS TO NEW YORK. MAY 27TH 2010

Updated: May 28, 2010 2:44am EST

UNDF organized the Motherland Nite-III in New York on May 22, 2010 : UNDF had organized Motherland Nite for the third time in New York. This program was the best program of the year. There were many different program from diffrent communities like caricature, dances ,singing.Nepal's Best comedian Mr Monaj Gajurel was the star of the nite.The organizer for the event are President :- Tek Gurung 1st V.P :- Sita Kharel V.P :- Phuri Sherpa General Secretary :- Sanjay Thapa secretary :- Bidya Baral Tresurer :- Birat Adhikari Assistant Tresurer :-Kesav Lama Member :- Mangaldas shrestha Member :- Bin Ghale Member :- Shree Prasad gurung Member :- Pemba sherpa Member :- Pema Sherpa Member :- Pasand Derchi sherpa Member :- Milan gurung member :- Rosan Gurung Member :- Ajit Kumar Yadhav Member :- Bishnu Maya Thapa Member :- Kamal BishwoKarma Member :- Ram Nepali Advisor :- Dr. Gopi Upreti Advisor :- Dr. Prakash shrestha Advisor :- Sailesh shrestha Advisor :- Khem Bimali Advisor :- Kunti Thapa Legal Advisor :- Durga Bhurtel

UNDF organized the Motherland Nite-III in New York on May 22, 2010

UNDF had organized Motherland Nite for the third time in New York. Thi ...

Updated: May 27, 2010 9:20am EST

INTERNATIONAL 4th ANNUAL PARADE DANCE.22th MAY 2010IN NEW YORK : The fourth annual New York City Dance Parade attract nearly 10,000 dancers from 164 different community It was first time for Sherpa Kyidug which had performed a sili dance Which is done at the wedding day to protect from the evils and to give the blessing for bride and groom.twice as many supporters had come to the streets of Manhattan Saturday, May 22nd in celebration of culture, community and the art of movement. “Dance [Parade] brought about a feeling of unity and celebration ‘Dance Parade cut across ethnic, geographical and age delineation through one of the city’s greatest and most diverse art forms.” This kid-friendly event intended to celebrate, but also raise awareness of the importance of dance in the community. This was my fourth year particapting in the parade.Each year dance group are joined more .It is one of the most enjoyable day.Registered dance groups range from ballet to belly dance, capoeira to the rumba, and from salsa to zydeco. In addition to the dance companies and individual dancers, colorful floats, live bands and DJs will waltz, tango and pirouette down Broadway from 20th Street to Tompkins Square Park with a dance festival finale in the park through sunset. The participants are from through out the world. any one interested can join this parade

INTERNATIONAL 4th ANNUAL PARADE DANCE.22th MAY 2010IN NEW YORK

The fourth annual New York City Dance Parade attract nearly 10,000 dan ...

Updated: May 24, 2010 1:39am EST

NEPAL SANDESH SAANJHA WAS HELD AT QUEENS NEW YORK : The performers of the event was Ramkrishna Dhakal, Gauri Malla, Shivahari Poudel(jire khorsani) Laxmi Shrestha, Nirmala Khadka,Vijay Nakarmi and Krishna Murari Dhungel This event was organized by Keshab Ram Rai.

NEPAL SANDESH SAANJHA WAS HELD AT QUEENS NEW YORK

The performers of the event was Ramkrishna Dhakal, Gauri Malla, Shivah ...

Updated: May 09, 2010 11:37pm EST

SUNAULO SANJHA : NACA New York, USA hosted Sunaulo Sanjha at 27th March 2010 .The performers of the event was Ramkrishna Dhakal, Gauri Malla, Shivahari Poudel(jire khorsani) Laxmi Shrestha, Nirmala Khadka,Vijay Nakarmi and Krishna Murari Dhungel The local artist from New York was Basanti Rai and Prakriti Khadka. This event was organized by Jitendra Pradhan.

SUNAULO SANJHA

NACA New York, USA hosted Sunaulo Sanjha at 27th March 2010 .The perfo ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2010 12:12am EST

NEW YORK SHERPA KYIDUG LOSAR PARTY ON FEB 27-2010 :

NEW YORK SHERPA KYIDUG LOSAR PARTY ON FEB 27-2010

Updated: Mar 05, 2010 12:06am EST

NEW YORK LHAPSO 2137.TIGER YEAR HELD ON 21 FEB. AT TSECHEN KUNCHAB LING ,12 EDMUNDS LANE,WALDEN,NEW YORK . : The year of Tiger The upcoming year of Tiger started from February 14. This year, will not be as stable as we would like, but will definitely be very interesting, rich and promising. “Tiger” is always going forward, he is hipster, with hierarchy and conservatism of the mind. Tiger is a sign of the extraordinary and exceptional destiny with many unexpected situations. Astrological predictions for 2010 promises many pleasant moments in personal life and many upheavals in careers, finances and political life of society. The year of the White metal in buddhist astrology ,especially year of the Tiger is the year of eminent personalities and battles, the strongest human ambitions, it is the year of accomplishments and trials, year of testing of our strength and sometimes even faith. As I mentioned before, it force begins on February 14, 2010, according to the Eastern calendar. This year’s Element is Metal and annual talisman-Silver. Metal inherent decisiveness and initiative, purely masculine Yang characteristics: hard, fast, solid, dry, focused, hot, and aggressive. In general, this year considered as favorable, but at the same time, no one would have time to rest. Because Tiger, by nature, sees everyone as a potential rival, in years of Tiger- the grandeur and poverty go together and these years are generally difficult, often even harsh for society.but with blessing from Buddha hope this year will bring every body happiness and goodluck all around the world.

NEW YORK LHAPSO 2137.TIGER YEAR HELD ON 21 FEB. AT TSECHEN KUNCHAB LING ,12 EDMUNDS LANE,WALDEN,NEW YORK .

The year of Tiger The upcoming year of Tiger started from February 14 ...

Updated: Feb 27, 2010 10:40am EST

Aritists :

Aritists

Updated: Feb 19, 2010 9:42am EST

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA CELEBRATING LHOCHHAR (TIGER YEAR)2010 : The Tamang tribe of Nepal was brought to Kathmandu Valley by King Srong-sen Gampo of Tibet in the 7th century AD as a cavalry division. Their own tradition also says that their original habitat was in Southern Tibet in a place called Uichang. Tamang folk tales reveal that during the early days of resettling in the Kathmandu valley, a public sport to prove the physical as well as spiritual might of the Twelve Tamang leaders was held to prove themselves worthy as military officers. Moktan, the chief of them all, took the initiative and brought a heavy iron beam and twisted it. Seeing this, the Bal leader brought a long pole and drove it against a precipice and pierced the innermost part of the precipice with so much force that water oozed out in a current. Bomzan then weaved a golden basket and collected this magical water without allowing even a single drop to leak from the basket. Ghising by the dint of his magic vaporized a lake and transformed it into a massive cloud. Pakhrin then brought a bronze plate and stared at it so hard that the strength of the glare broke the plate into pieces. Yonzon in turn suddenly produced a raging hailstorm while Syangdan created fire and the Thing leader extinguished the fire by pouring rain over it. Not daunted by such magical prowess Goley revealed a skyful of stars in broad daylight and Giaba spread a thick blanket of haze over it. Then Mikchan transformed a stick into a poisonous viper and Bozu made a vulture swallow it. Although, these folk tales now sound highly fictitious, it proved that the twelve vying Tamang leaders were skilled occultists and qualified as worthy Tibetan military officers. Now, the Twelve Tamang officers made Central Nepal their permanent settlement and settled around the Kathmandu valley and renamed villages after their names. Their villages were respectively called Moktan kipat, Bal kipat, Bomzan kipat, Ghising kipat, Pakhrin kipat, Yonzon kipat, Syangdan kipat, Thing kipat, Goley kipat, Giaba kipat, Mikchan kipat and Bozu kipat in the Chatara and Dhading districts. They ruled these villages till the Gurkha invasion in the west. Their kipat lands were annexed to the Gorkha Kingdom during the reign of King Prithvi Narayan Shah in 1768 AD Tamang language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman or Kirat group of the Himalayan region, and has a close affinity with the Gurung or Tamu, Thakali or Tamang and Yolmo or Kagatey Tamang languages. Buddhism is their main religion The Sherpas, the Walungeys and the Shingsabas also belong to the Kirat group.

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA CELEBRATING LHOCHHAR (TIGER YEAR)2010

The Tamang tribe of Nepal was brought to Kathmandu Valley by King Sron ...

Updated: Feb 12, 2010 8:03pm EST

BINISH & ALISHAN VALIMA PARTY AT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CT :

BINISH & ALISHAN VALIMA PARTY AT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CT

Updated: Jan 22, 2010 9:12am EST

NEW YORK LHAPSO 2136,OX YEAR HELD ON 1 MARCH AT TSECHEN KUNCHAB LING ,12 EDMUNDS LANE,WALDEN,NEW YORK . : Sherpas Festivals –The New Year (Lhosar) is divided into two, Sonam Lhosar and Gyalu Lhosar. Sonam Lhosar is celebrated in the 12th Tibetan month by people who farm. Gyalu Lhosar is observed by religious, business and official people in the first month, usually February. On the 8th day of each month Sherpas commemorate Senge Mella, the Buddha of medicine. On the 10th day is Tse Chu, when Guru Rinpoche returns to earth. The 15th is when Opame, the Buddha of infinite light, visits. The 30th day of each month is Lord Buddha's auspicious day. There are also other special days for the Sherpas eg. Saga Dawa on the 15th day of the fourth month commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment. In each village, pujas are held twice a year in Spring and Autumn. The Dumje festival is celebrated from 7th to the 13th day of the fifth month. The 10th day celebrates the anniversary of Guru Rinpoche's birth on the lotus flower. Lama Sangwa Dorgje first started Dumje in Pangboche about 360 years ago. It serves as a religious and community duty to help bring the villagers together. Each family has its turn to provide the festival for the village. Sherpa dress – Traditional Sherpa clothing is similar to that of Tibetans. The basic garment of the Sherpas, the chuba, It is a long warm ankle length robe that is bound around the waist by a sash. Unrolled sleeves extend beyond the finger tips. Under the chuba the men wear a shirt with a stiff high collar (todung). The older type of male head wear, as part of the Sherpa national dress, is going out and the 'Stetson' type hat, preferably white, together with leather boots is taking its place. The ladies on the other hand wear a sleeve/sleeveless chuba called a ungi. Over it they wear striped woollen aprons. The corners of the front multi coloured aprons (mhatil) worn on festival occasions are often decorated with brocade patches. mhatil are only worn by maried womens .. As in western culture ring simbolized the marriage.so as this mhatil is only one thing to be recozined as married in sherpa culture.Over festival cloths, women will wear a long coat (ungi tangtza) with panels of wool and brocade. A newer festivals hat is the tsering kingab, a high crowned brocade hat with four fur-lined flaps that is worn by both men and women. Jewellery - Three main stones used,in sherpa jewellary are coral, turquoise and dzi. Wearing these stones , usually as necklaces, brings good luck and is especially good for one's health. Jewellery unique to the Sherpas are the 'flowers of gold' (sergi mendog), worn over women's ears, and the necklace of gold plates (sergi tiktik). These are worn at festivals and weddings.

NEW YORK LHAPSO 2136,OX YEAR HELD ON 1 MARCH AT TSECHEN KUNCHAB LING ,12 EDMUNDS LANE,WALDEN,NEW YORK .

Sherpas Festivals –The New Year (Lhosar) is divided into two, Sonam Lh ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2010 9:58am EST

NEW YEAR PARTY 2010 HELD AT QUEEN PALACE NEW YORK : NEW YEAR PARTY ORGNIZED BY SINGER PASANG SHERPA AND LAKHPA RINZEE SHERPA. KING OF NEPALI POP OM BIKRAM BISTA, FIROJ(1974 AD)AND RAJU LAMA WERE THE PERFORMERS AT THIS EVENT .WITH THE LIVE BAND.

NEW YEAR PARTY 2010 HELD AT QUEEN PALACE NEW YORK

NEW YEAR PARTY ORGNIZED BY SINGER PASANG SHERPA AND LAKHPA RINZEE SHE ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2010 4:18am EST

BHUVAN K.C.& KUNTI MOKTAN TOUR IN U.S.A. :

BHUVAN K.C.& KUNTI MOKTAN TOUR IN U.S.A.

Updated: Dec 27, 2009 1:27am EST

ANG LHEMI SHERPA SWEET SIXTEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY : MR ANG DAWA SHERPA AND MRS PASANG DIKI SHERPA 'S DAUGHTER MISS ANG LHEMI SHERPA SWEET SIXTEEN PARTY WAS HELD ON 5TH DECEMBER 2009 AT FIVE STAR BANQUET HALL NEW YORK.

ANG LHEMI SHERPA SWEET SIXTEEN BIRTHDAY PARTY

MR ANG DAWA SHERPA AND MRS PASANG DIKI SHERPA 'S DAUGHTER MISS ANG LHE ...

Updated: Dec 16, 2009 11:57pm EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR UMESH & MRS HEMA TAMANG :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR UMESH & MRS HEMA TAMANG

Updated: Dec 11, 2009 9:15am EST

FAREWELL PARTY OF MR MADHU RAMEN ACHARYA AMBASSADOR OF NEPAL AND DR GITA ACHARYA :

FAREWELL PARTY OF MR MADHU RAMEN ACHARYA AMBASSADOR OF NEPAL AND DR GITA ACHARYA

Updated: Nov 15, 2009 1:04am EST

His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche Rigdzin Dupa Tsong Offering: on Sunday,Nov 1,2009 at Queen Palace N Y : Biography of His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche His Holiness the Fifth Karma Kuchen Rinpoche was recognized by His Holiness Dujom Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche as the unmistaken incarnation of previous Karma Kuchen Rinpoche, Karma Thegchog Nyingpo. He was invited to Namdroling Monastery where Penor Rinpoche looked after him and provided him with basic religious education. Karma Kuchen Rinpoche excelled in all the monastic training and mastered all the traditional knowledge of The Palyul Lineage. He also received numerous Nyingma Teachings from great masters such as His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche. Keeping in view of his wonderful qualities of a master, His Holiness Penor Rinpoche appointed him as the Head of the Palyul Mother Monastery in Tibet in 1994. On 14 August 2000, he was formally enthroned as the lineage holder of the Palyul Tradition and is now the 12th throne holder of The Palyul Lineage. Penor Rinpoche on many occasions appreciated his efforts in holding the pure lineage of Palyul tradition and dissemination of Buddha Dharma in the Land of Snows. The significant achievement of Karma Kuchen Rinpoche since his arrival in Tibet was that he had built many temples, stupas, prayer wheels, images of deities and other objects of veneration and faith. Under the direction of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, he has built a very grand and magnificent temple within the monastery premises, Of the many remarkable qualities that he possesses, the most striking quality is his strict and pure observance of all the vows of a monk. He is thus the embodiment of pure conduct in these degenerate times.

His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche Rigdzin Dupa Tsong Offering: on Sunday,Nov 1,2009 at Queen Palace N Y

Biography of His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche His Holiness the ...

Updated: Nov 15, 2009 12:33am EST

MY PICTURES :

MY PICTURES

Updated: Oct 29, 2009 12:05am EST

NEW YORK NEWA GUTHI CELEBRATED NEW YEAR ON 23TH OCTOBER 09 : HISTORY OF NEWARI PEOPLE The newari are the indigenous people of Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Newars are a linguistic community with Tibeto-Burman and Indo ethnictiy/race, bound together by a common language. The term Newar applies roughly to the descendants of citizens of Medieval Nepal (consisting of Kathmandu Valley as the capital and the territory ever changing with farthest extent being Gandaki river to west and Koshi river to the east, Tibet to north and Terai in south). Newar in the country are the nation's sixth largest ethnic group. The different divisions of Newars had different historical developments before their arrival in the Kathmandu valley. The common identity of Newar was formed after their arrival to the valley. Until the unification of Nepal, with the possible exception of the Muslims under Gayasuddin who attacked and destroyed many parts of the valley, all people who had inhabited the valley at any point of time were either Newar or were progenitors of Newar. So, the history of Newar correlates to a great magnitude to the history of Kathmandu valley prior to the Unification of Nepal. The earliest known history of Newar and Kathmandu valley were recorded in the form of mythical scriptures. One of such texts which even accounts the creation of the valley is Swayambhu Purana. According to the Swayambhu Purana, the Kathmandu valley was a giant lake called Nāgdaha until the Bodhisattva Manjusri, with the aid of a holy sword called Chandrahrāsa, cut open a part of southern hill of Kachchhapāla and then cut open Gokarnadaha and drained the giant lake, allowing humans to settle the valley land. This apocryphal legend is supported by some geological evidence of an ancient lakebed and it provides an explanation for the high fertility of Kathmandu valley soil. According to the Swayambhu Purana, Manjusri then established a city called Manjupattan now called Manjipā, where he crowned Dharmākara as the king of the land A shrine dedicated to Manjusri is still present in Majipā. No recorded historical document has been found after this era till the advent of Gopal era. A genealogy of emperors is recorded in a book called Gopal Raj Banshawali. According to this manuscript, Gopals were followed by Mahispals, and Kirats before Licchavis entered from south. Some claim Buddha to have visited Nepal during the reign of Kirat emperor Jitedasti. The Licchavi dynasty ruled for at least 600 years, followed by the Malla dynasty in 12th century AD. The Nepal Bhasa script is estimated to be at least 1200 years old. Nepal Bhasa inscriptions in an ancient manuscript, Nidan, from 901 AD and on a stone tablet from 1173 AD in the courtyard of Bajrayogini Temple at Sankhu, attest to the deep roots of Newar culture in the Kathmandu valley. Newar reign over the valley and their sovereignty and influence over neighboring territories ended approximately 250 years ago with the conquest of the Kathmandu valley in 1769 by the Gorkhali Shah dynasty founded by Prithvi Narayan Shah. Newars were engaged in business between Tibet and Moguls in India. So, to affect the Mogul empire's treasury, British East India Company supplied weapons and advice to Prithvi Narayan Shah, who in return would conquer Kathmandu Valley and put an end to the trade between Tibet and Moguls of India. Systematic brutal suppression of the Newar people was pursued for generations during early dynastic rule in order to discourage the Newar people from any political aspiration. The Newar maintain a highly literate culture and their members are prominent in every sphere, from agriculture, business, education and government administration to medicine, law, religion, architecture, fine art, and literature. There is a wide acceptance of the fact that Newar architects may have been responsible for developing Asia's hallmark multi-tiered pagoda architecture. Newar devotional pauba and thangka painting, sculpture and metal craftsmanship are world-renowned for their exquisite beauty. The fine temples and palaces of Kathmandu, Patan (Yala) and Bhaktapur are largely the product of Newar architects, artisans and sculptor Newar practice both Hinduism and Buddhism. 80% of Newars were Hindus and 20% were Buddhists. Out of the three main cities of Kathmandu valley which are historically Newar, Patan is mostly Buddhist containing the four stupas built by Ashoka, Bhaktapur is primarily Hindu whereas Kathmandu is mixed. Generally, both Hindu and Buddhist deities are worshiped and festivals are celebrated. However, for ritual activities, Hindu and Buddhist Newar have their own priest and cultural difference. Janmaadya chariotThe Newar tradition and culture is almost like an ocean. Newar culture is very rich in pageantry and ritual throughout the year. Many festivals are tied to Hindu holidays, Buddha's birth and the harvest cycle. The important Newar festivals are "Mha Puja" , celebrated in the occasion of the New year, during the festival of Tihar as per local calendar (Nepal Sambat), Bisket Jatra celebrated on the first of Baisakh and many more. One of the important festival celebrated by Newar people is Gunhu Punhi. During this nine-day festival, Newar men and women drink a bowl of sprouted mixed cereals and offer food to frogs in the farmers' fields. On the second day, Sā Pāru (Gai Jatra), people who have lost a family member in the past year dress up as cows or anything comical and parade through town, a ritual carried by a king to show his queen that not only his son died but other people die too. The last day of Gunhu Punhi is Krishnastami, birthday of lord Krishna, an incarnation of lord Vishnu. Yanyā Punhi (Indra Jatra) is a holiday related to Hindu god king of heaven, Indra. The festival begins with the carnival-like erection of Yosin, a ceremonial pole, accompanied by the rare display of the deity Aakash Bhairab, represented by a massive mask spouting beer and liquor. Households throughout Kathmandu display images and sculptures of Indra and Bhairab only at this time of year. Finally, the Kumari, or virgin goddess (living goddess), leaves the seclusion of her temple in a palanquin and leads a procession through the streets of Kathmandu to thank Indra the rain god. And there is an occasion in Tihar where people worship themselves know as Mha Puja(self-worship)in which people eat good food and wear good clothes, this day is also the newari new year or Nepal Sambhat in which a rally takes place where people go around town in motorcycles, busses and huge celebration. It is another emerging rituals that even young people take it deep. Many rituals are related to the stages of life stages from birth, first rice-feeding, childhood, puberty, marriage, seniority and death. The complexity and all-encompassing nature of these rituals cannot be exaggerated. For instance, Newar girls undergo a Bahra ceremony when they reach menarche. Because menstruation is considered ritually impure, girls undergo ritual confinement for 12 days. Girls are separated from all males and from sunlight for 12 days while they are doted upon by female relatives. On 12th day the girl must pay homage to the sun. Should a Newar man or women live long enough, there are five rituals, known as "janku,"—which can be confusing, as the first rice feeding ceremony is referred to as "janku" as well—performed between the age of 77 and 106. These at the age 77 years, 7 months, 7 days; 83 years, 4 months, 4 days (after one has seen 1000 full moons in one's life); 88 years, 8 months, 8 days; 99 years, 9 months, 9 days; and, finally, at 105 years, 8 months, 8 days. After these rituals are performed, the person will be regarded as a god. Husband and wife will perform their rituals together, as the events occur for the husband.

NEW YORK NEWA GUTHI CELEBRATED NEW YEAR ON 23TH OCTOBER 09

HISTORY OF NEWARI PEOPLE The newari are the indigenous people of Nep ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2009 12:10am EST

FUND RASING EVENT OF PHUR TEMBA SHERPA :

FUND RASING EVENT OF PHUR TEMBA SHERPA

Updated: Oct 22, 2009 10:57pm EST

WORLD TOUR CYCLIST MR FURTEMBA SHERPA MEET MR KENNETH J. PODZIBA SPORTS COMMISSIONER AND JANNETTE SADIK KHAN COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION : MR FURTEMBA SHERPA WENT TO RECEIVE A LETTER FROM MR KENNETH J.PODZIBA [SPORTS COMMISSIONER] OF NEW YORK CITY ON BEHALF OF MR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY AT CITY HALL. ON 13TH OF AUGUST 2009. MR SHERPA HAD SAID HE WAS VERY HONORED TO RECEIVE SUCH LETTER FOR THE MAYOR'S OFFICE.MR SHERPA HAS BEEN TO 47 COUNTRIES TILL NOW HE HAS INTENDED TO CYCLE 150 COUNTRIES ALL TOGETHER BY 2020.HIS MAIN CAUSE FOR HIS CYCLE TOUR IS TO MAKE AWARE OF GLOBAL WARMING ,WORLD PEACE AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION.

WORLD TOUR CYCLIST MR FURTEMBA SHERPA MEET MR KENNETH J. PODZIBA SPORTS COMMISSIONER AND JANNETTE SADIK KHAN COMMISSIONER OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MR FURTEMBA SHERPA WENT TO RECEIVE A LETTER FROM MR KENNETH J.PODZIBA ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2009 9:25pm EST

HONOURING PARTY OF RT HON.MADHAV KUMAR NEPAL PRIME MINISTER OF NEPAL , MRS GAYATRI NEPAL AND HON SUJATA KOIRALA FOREIGN MINISTER OF NEPAL : THE HONOURING PARTY OF RT HON. MADHAV KUMAR NEPAL PRIME MINISTER OF NEPAL,MRS GAYATRI NEPAL AND HON SUJATA KOIRALA FOREIGN MINISTER OF NEPAL HOSTED BY H.E. MR MADHU RAMAN ACHARYA AMBASSADOR \ PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF NEPAL TO THE UNITED NATION AND DR. GEETA SHARMA ACHARYA AT TANGRA ASIAN FUSION CUISINE ,SUNNYSIDE, NEW YORK .

HONOURING PARTY OF RT HON.MADHAV KUMAR NEPAL PRIME MINISTER OF NEPAL , MRS GAYATRI NEPAL AND HON SUJATA KOIRALA FOREIGN MINISTER OF NEPAL

THE HONOURING PARTY OF RT HON. MADHAV KUMAR NEPAL PRIME MINISTER OF NE ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2009 10:15am EST

LAUNCH OF THE BOOK "UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SERVICE: PERCEPTION AND REALITIES" : BAN KI-MOON Ban Ki-moon of the Republic of Korea, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, brings to his post 37 years of service both in Government and on the global stage. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS At the time of his election as Secretary-General, Mr. Ban was his country's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. His long tenure with the Ministry included postings in New Delhi, Washington D.C. and Vienna, and responsibility for a variety of portfolios, including Foreign Policy Adviser to the President, Chief National Security Adviser to the President, Deputy Minister for Policy Planning and Director-General of American Affairs. Throughout this service, his guiding vision was that of a peaceful Korean peninsula, playing an expanding role for peace and prosperity in the region and the wider world. Mr. Ban has long-standing ties with the United Nations, dating back to 1975, when he worked for the Foreign Ministry's United Nations Division. That work expanded over the years, with assignments as First Secretary at the Republic of Korea's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, Director of the United Nations Division at the Ministry's headquarters in Seoul and Ambassador to Vienna, during which time, in 1999, he served as Chairman of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization. In 2001-2002, as Chef de Cabinet during the Republic of Korea's presidency of the General Assembly, he facilitated the prompt adoption of the first resolution of the session, condemning the terrorist attacks of 11 September, and undertook a number of initiatives aimed at strengthening the Assembly's functioning, thereby helping to turn a session that started out in crisis and confusion into one in which a number of important reforms were adopted. Mr. Ban has also been actively involved in issues relating to inter-Korean relations. In 1992, as Special Adviser to the Foreign Minister, he served as Vice-Chair of the South-North Joint Nuclear Control Commission following the adoption of the historic Joint Declaration on the Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. In September 2005, as Foreign Minister, he played a leading role in bringing about another landmark agreement aimed at promoting peace and stability on the Korean peninsula with the adoption at the six-party talks of the Joint Statement on resolving the North Korean nuclear issue. EDUCATION Mr. Ban received a bachelor's degree in international relations from Seoul National University in 1970. In 1985, he earned a master's degree in public administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. In July 2008, Mr. Ban received an honorary Doctoral Degree from Seoul National University. PRIZE AND AWARDS Mr. Ban has received numerous national and international prizes, medals and honours. In 1975, 1986 and again in 2006, he was awarded the Republic of Korea's Highest Order of Service Merit for service to his country. In April 2008, he was awarded the dignity of the “Grand-Croix de L'Ordre National” (Grand Cross of the National Order) in Burkina Faso, and in the same month received the “Grand Officier de L'Ordre National” (Grand Officer of the National Order) from the Government of Côte d'Ivoire. PERSONAL Mr. Ban was born on 13 June 1944. He and his wife, Madam Yoo (Ban) Soon-taek, whom he met in high school in 1962, have one son and two daughters. In addition to Korean, Mr. Ban speaks English and French.

LAUNCH OF THE BOOK "UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SERVICE: PERCEPTION AND REALITIES"

BAN KI-MOON Ban Ki-moon of the Republic of Korea, the eighth Secreta ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2009 12:02am EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR MUNINDRA NEMBANG AND MRS CHUNGTA NEMBANG AT 29TH AUGUST 2009 :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR MUNINDRA NEMBANG AND MRS CHUNGTA NEMBANG AT 29TH AUGUST 2009

Updated: Sep 06, 2009 9:34am EST

REGIONAL TIBETAN WOMEN' S ASSOCIATION OF NY & NJ FUNDRAISING PARTY :

REGIONAL TIBETAN WOMEN' S ASSOCIATION OF NY & NJ FUNDRAISING PARTY

Updated: Sep 02, 2009 12:43am EST

DARJEELING NITE FUND RAISING FOR SHERPA MONASTERY. : ORGANIZED BY MRS NIMA DICKY SHERPA AND MRS NIMA FUTI SHERPA

DARJEELING NITE FUND RAISING FOR SHERPA MONASTERY.

ORGANIZED BY MRS NIMA DICKY SHERPA AND MRS NIMA FUTI SHERPA

Updated: Aug 18, 2009 2:37pm EST

SAKA DAWA PUJA ORGANIZED BY SHERPA KYIDUG ON 7th JUNE 2009 : Saka Dawa is one of the most important sacred Buddhist days. The full moon day of Saka Dawa commemorates Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (death). It says all the merits a virtuous actions done on this day are multiplied one hundred million times.

SAKA DAWA PUJA ORGANIZED BY SHERPA KYIDUG ON 7th JUNE 2009

Saka Dawa is one of the most important sacred Buddhist days. The full ...

Updated: Aug 16, 2009 11:28pm EST

NAMING CEREMONY : NAMING CEREMONY OF JAMLING SHERPA SON OF MR NGAWANG CHHODHON SHERPA & MRS DOLMA SHERPA HELD AT FIVE STAR HALL ON 1 ST AUG 2009

NAMING CEREMONY

NAMING CEREMONY OF JAMLING SHERPA SON OF MR NGAWANG CHHODHON SHERPA & ...

Updated: Aug 10, 2009 9:13am EST

WORLD TOUR CYCLIST MR FURTEMBA SHERPA : The United Sherpa Association( Sherpa Kyidug) has organized a summer sports DJ night in supporting of Mr. Furtemba Sherpa on August 2nd 2009 at Chain Federation in Astoria, New York. The program was divided into three parts. The first part of the program was honoring of Mr. Furtemba Sherpa by United Sherpa Association, the second part of the program was prizes, trophies and medals distribution for the winners of the annual sports tournaments . In the annual sport tournmant 12 football team and 6 volleyball team had particapited.golf and football had been introduced since last year by sherpa kyidug Sherpa Kyidug organized the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on July 25th, 2009 at Pelhm Golf Course in NY 21 people participated in this tournament the winner was Chhiring Chompel and the 2 runner ups were Dawa T. Sherpa & Thinley the Closest to the Pin Contest winner was Urgen Lama and Longest Driver Contest winner was Sona Pemba Sherpa were as volleyball were played every year and the third part of program was DJ. The Program was run by Mr. Ang Geljen Sherpa.The president of the United Sherpa Association, Mr. Chhongba Sherpa extended best wishes to Mr. Furtemba Sherpa. And he was very happy to honor him on the behalf of United Sherpa Association. He also thanked to all the participated organizations, clubs and individual for participating in the Annual Sports program and he appreciated all the volunteers for their support. Mr. Furtemba Sherpa expressed his experiences during the bicycle tour in the 47 different countries and he said his aim to travel around the world by bicycle is to pass the message of world peace and promote the message of environmental protection and tourism of Nepal. The prize, medals and certificates were distributed for first and second winner of Volleyball, Soccer and Golf. The value of volleyball trophy was U$ 2000 which was presented to Yeti restuarant the winner of 2009 and the first cash prize for volleyball was U$ 500 and Second prize was $ 250. Similarly the first prize for the football(soccer) was a Soccer cup which was presented to New York United and cash prize $ 700 and the second prize was $ 350 . The appreciation certificates for referees ands sponsors for the volleyball running trophy were also presented to referees and sponsors. Newly appointed advisors of United Sherpa Association Mrs. Nuku Dolma Lama and Mrs. Gelmu Sherpa were also introduced during the program.I wish his luck for his tour.May his massage be heard around the world.

WORLD TOUR CYCLIST MR FURTEMBA SHERPA

The United Sherpa Association( Sherpa Kyidug) has organized a summer s ...

Updated: Aug 06, 2009 12:29am EST

Sports : SHERPA KYIDUG ORGANISED ANNUAL SPORT PROGRAM AND POT LUCK PICNIC ON AUGUST 2ND 2009 AT QUEENS BRIDGE PARK. 12 {SOCCER} FOOTBALL TEAM AND 6 VOLLEYBALL TEAM HAD PARTICIPATED IN IT. THE WINNER FOR THE FOOTBALL TEAM 2009 WAS {NYU} NEW YORK UNITED AND THE WINNER FOR THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM 2009 WAS YETI RESTUARANT .YETI RESTUARANT HAD WON THE MATCH LAST YEAR TOO.THE TEAMS WHICH HAD PARTICIPATED FOR FOOTBALL ARE [1] RIDGEWOOD NEPALESE SOCIETY [2] TAMANG SOCIETY [3] KIRATI YAKTUM CHHUMLUNG [4] HEAVEN FOOTBALL CLUB [5]CONNECTICUT FOOTBALL CLUB [6] MONGAL FOOTBALL CLUB [7] MONGAL UNITED [8] SHERPA KYIDUG [9] MUSTANG KYIDUG [10] SNOW LION [11] NEW YORK CAB [12] NEW YORK UNITED.AS FOR THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM ARE [1] NEW YORK NEPALESE CLUB [2] RIDGEWOOD NEPALESE SOCIETY [3]UNITED BROTHER [4] YETI RESTURANT [5]UNITED KIRAT RAI ORG OF AMERICA [6] SHERPA KYIDUG.CONGRATS TO ALL THE PARTICPANTS .KEEP UP THE TRANING FOR NEXT YEAR.

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SHERPA KYIDUG ORGANISED ANNUAL SPORT PROGRAM AND POT LUCK PICNIC ON AU ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2009 10:02am EST

NEW YORK SHERPA KYIDUG GOLF TOURNMENT : The first golf tournament in New york was held on Oct. 2004 at Ridge Pitch and Put Golf Course .15 golfers took part in the tournament After that 1st regular Golf Tournament was organized by Sherpa Kyidug last year. Golfers in New York formed an organization called Himalayan Golf Association (go to www.sherpakyidug.org to find the link) Himalayan Golf Association organized it's first Golf Tournament last year and is organizing it's 2nd Tournament in the future. The ANA also organized it's first golf tournament on July 4th, 2009 altogether 24 golfers from different parts of the United States to compete in Oakland, California The winner was Ang Tshering Sherpa from NY in 2nd place was Sona Pemba Sherpa also from NY Sherpa Kyidug organized the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on July 25th, 2009 at Pelhm Golf Course in NY 21 people participated in this tournament the winner was Chhiring Chompel and the 2 runner ups were Dawa T. Sherpa & Thinley the Closest to the Pin Contest winner was Urgen Lama and Longest Driver Contest winner was Sona Pemba Sherpa.

NEW YORK SHERPA KYIDUG GOLF TOURNMENT

The first golf tournament in New york was held on Oct. 2004 at Ridge ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2009 8:57am EST

ADHIKAAR'S 4TH ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY AND FUNDRAISER : Adhikaar seeks to promote human rights and social justice in Nepali communities by: facilitating access to information and resources on immigration, health, workers' rights, and women's rights for immigrants, refugees, asylees, Nepali-Americans and others within the Nepali community; mobilizing members of the Nepali community to collectively advocate against social injustices and human rights abuses that affect our community; conducting policy research and advocacy, and providing capacity building assistance to Nepali human rights and social justice organizations.

ADHIKAAR'S 4TH ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY AND FUNDRAISER

Adhikaar seeks to promote human rights and social justice in Nepali co ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2009 10:49pm EST

JAYA & MAYA'S.GUNYO CHOLO DAUGHTER OF DR SHARAD SHARMA & JOYOTI SHARMA. HELD AT HINDU SAMAJ TEMPAL 247 WEST RAMAPO AVE MAHWAH,NJ- :

JAYA & MAYA'S.GUNYO CHOLO DAUGHTER OF DR SHARAD SHARMA & JOYOTI SHARMA. HELD AT HINDU SAMAJ TEMPAL 247 WEST RAMAPO AVE MAHWAH,NJ-

Updated: Jul 13, 2009 1:49am EST

THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AND THE PERMANENT MISSION OF NEPAL TO THE UN A TASTE OF NEPAL : HALF A WORLD AWAY, THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY CALLED NEPAL .FAMOUS FOR IT MAGNIFICANT BEAUTY OF MOUNTAIN VALLEY , PLAIN IN THE LAP OF THE HIMALAYAS. WE WILL HAVE GLIMPSES OF SOME OF THE CULTURAL PERFOMANCES OF NEPAL.NEPALIES PEOPLEHAVE DIFFRENT WAY OF ART, RELIGION ,FESTIVAL .NEPAL IS ALSO VERY MUCH KNOWN FOR THE HIGGEST MOUNTAIN "MT EVEREST"AND BIRTH PLACE OF LORD BUDDHA.WE ARE HOUNERED TO PRESENT THE CULTURAL PERFORMANCES.MANJUSHREE DANCE , TEEJ DANCE , SHERPA CULTURAL PERFORMANCE,JULAK KAUDA {MANGAR DANCE} ,SAKEWA {CHANDI DANCE}, CHYABHRUNG DANCE, DHIME MUSIC, NEWARI FOLK DANCE , TAMANG SELO , GURUNG DANCE, NATIONAL ANTHEM

THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AND THE PERMANENT MISSION OF NEPAL TO THE UN A TASTE OF NEPAL

HALF A WORLD AWAY, THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY CALLED NEPAL .FAMOUS F ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2009 3:03pm EST

HINDU SAMAJ MANDIR 247 WEST RAMAPO AVE, MAHWAH,NJ : ONE OF THE BIGGEST HINDU TEMPLE IN USA HINDHU SAMAJ MANDIR.

HINDU SAMAJ MANDIR 247 WEST RAMAPO AVE, MAHWAH,NJ

ONE OF THE BIGGEST HINDU TEMPLE IN USA HINDHU SAMAJ MANDIR.

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 9:43am EST

DAYANGIN'S 50th BIRTHDAY :

DAYANGIN'S 50th BIRTHDAY

Updated: Jun 28, 2009 9:58pm EST

UNITED NEPALESE DEMOCRATIC FORUM. : CULTURAL SHOW IN NEW YORK WAS HELD ON 19TH OF JUNE 09 ,WITH THE HIT ARTISTS OF NEPAL MR MILAN LAMA COMIDIAN AND SINGER MR SUDIP GIRI MISS POOJANA PRADHAN SINGER DANCER AND MODEL NISHA SUNAR SINGER DEVIKA K.C SINGER DANCER AND ANNA STIRR SINGER FROM USA.

UNITED NEPALESE DEMOCRATIC FORUM.

CULTURAL SHOW IN NEW YORK WAS HELD ON 19TH OF JUNE 09 ,WITH THE HIT A ...

Updated: Jun 20, 2009 6:16pm EST

1st NEPAL REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK :

1st NEPAL REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK

Updated: May 30, 2009 6:37pm EST

KIRAT RAI SOCIETY OF AMERICA SUMNIMA SANJH :

KIRAT RAI SOCIETY OF AMERICA SUMNIMA SANJH

Updated: May 30, 2009 12:38pm EST

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OFTHE DAY OF VESAK ECOSOC CHAMBER UNITED NATION, NEW YORK MAY 15 2009 : H.E. Mr Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General, H.E. Mr Park In Kook, PR of the Republic of Korea, H.E.Ms PR of the Peoples Rebublic of Bangladesh, H.E.Mr Lhatu Wangchuk,PR of the Kingdom of Bhutan, H.E.Dr Kosal Sea PR of the Kingdom of Combodia, H.E.Mr Hardeep Sing Puri PR of India, H.E.Mrs Kanika Phommachanh, PR of Lao People's Democratic Republic, H.E.Mr THan Swe, PR of the union of Myanmar, H.E.Mr Hilario G Davide,Jr PR of the Republic of the Philippines, H.E.Mr H M G S Palihakkara, PR of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr Don Pramudwinai, PR of Thailand, H.E.Mr Minh Le Luong,PR of the Socialist Republic of Vetnam, H.E.MrNorihiro Okuda, Charge D' affaires of Japan, H.E. Mr Madhuban Paudel, Charge D'affaires of Nepal.

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OFTHE DAY OF VESAK ECOSOC CHAMBER UNITED NATION, NEW YORK MAY 15 2009

H.E. Mr Ban Ki Moon, Secretary General, H.E. Mr Park In Kook, PR of th ...

Updated: May 29, 2009 2:03am EST

JHANKAAR SAANJH 04/05/2008 :

JHANKAAR SAANJH 04/05/2008

INTERNATIONAL 3rd ANNUAL PARADE DANCE.16th MAY 2009 IN NEW YORK : The third annual New York City Dance Parade attract nearly 7,000 dancers and twice as many supporters to the streets of Manhattan Saturday, May 16 in celebration of culture, community and the art of movement. “Dance [Parade] brought about a feeling of unity and celebration ‘Dance Parade cut across ethnic, geographical and age delineation through one of the city’s greatest and most diverse art forms.” This kid-friendly event intended to celebrate, but also raise awareness of the importance of dance in the community. This was my second year particapting in the parade.Each year dance group are joined more .It is one of the most enjoyable day.Registered dance groups range from ballet to belly dance, capoeira to the rumba, and from salsa to zydeco. In addition to the dance companies and individual dancers, colorful floats, live bands and DJs will waltz, tango and pirouette down Broadway from 32nd Street to Tompkins Square Park with a dance festival finale in the park through sunset. The participants are from through out the world. any one interested can join this parade.

INTERNATIONAL 3rd ANNUAL PARADE DANCE.16th MAY 2009 IN NEW YORK

The third annual New York City Dance Parade attract nearly 7,000 danc ...

Updated: May 18, 2009 12:50am EST

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR TSHERING LAMA & MRS KUNSANG LAMA :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR TSHERING LAMA & MRS KUNSANG LAMA

Updated: May 14, 2009 9:42am EST

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS BY HIS HOLINESS THE 14TH DALAI LAMA :

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS BY HIS HOLINESS THE 14TH DALAI LAMA

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR CHONGBA LAMA AND MRS PHURLAMU LAMA SHERPA : Sherpa Weddings. The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engagement; Demchang, the establishment of a proper agreement; Tichang, to set the year and month of the final ceremony; Pechang, to set the date, and Zendi, the final ceremony where the women comes to live with the man. For the Sodene, the local village lama is called to the man's house to perform a puja, Serkjem (prayers). The man's relations come for food then go to the women's house. Chang (rice wine), specially made for the occasion, is also taken to the womens's house. If the women and her parents agree, then anytime from one month to two years later, a special day is set to call the ngagpa, the village Lama, for the Lhapsang puja which is performed for the Zendi ceremony. The Zendi begins with the Lhapsang puja, which starts at the man's house after the puja groom starts to get dressed to go to bride's house where the family takes phember(special cones made of wheat flour or barley butter churpee)while going special kind of instrument is played and display the kolwa (a flag representing the wheel of life). All of his relatives are called to drink and eat. Then they move to the bride's house, taking more special chang. Whilst giving the chang they pray to Guru Rinpoche and present khatags (white ceremonial scarves) to the bride's family.three or four young girls wearing sherpa dress will be standing at the door with silver bowl filled with chhang ,khhabso,chamba [surjang]. bride's familywelcome the zendi inside to be sited and to drink the zendi present khatags phember and special chhang to the bride family.then the introduction between the two family starts The lama begins the puja, a special person plays the instrument by the brides door then the bridemaid and family bring the bride next to groom.lama bless both the bride and groom by appling a small amount of butter on the forhead then groom offer special red powder to the god three times ,apply himself three time on his forhead and apply to the bride .They take blessing from both the parents and family as a couple. The bride's family give the bride presents and property, which is her official inheritance from them. Girls carry the presents in procession to the groom's house. On the way the groom's family meet the procession at certain locations to welcome the new couple and present chang and khatags. This happens again at the house of the groom. Then a man from each family will respectfully introduce the families and for good luck, praise the house. A speech, mola, has been written by the lamas for the occasion and read by an experienced person. Then the singing and dancing, Sherpa dance, shabru begins. The girls carrying the presents, kalme go with the couple and their close relations to have parties in the homes of the groom's relations and friends. In between parties, neighbours and relatives bring scarves, chang and money to the couple. On either the fifth or seventh day the couple return to the house of the bride (karma-Lo) for a ceremony to give good luck at her parent's home.At last the groom and bride invites all the relative friend and family for the final thank you party .

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR CHONGBA LAMA AND MRS PHURLAMU LAMA SHERPA

Sherpa Weddings. The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engag ...

Updated: Apr 20, 2009 5:34pm EST

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WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR PASANG SHERPA AND MRS TESHRING CHOTEN SHERPA ON 14TH OF FEBRUARY MANHATTAN NEW YORK. : Sherpa Weddings – The stages of a Sherpa wedding are; Sodene, the engagement; Demchang, the establishment of a proper agreement; Techang, to set the year and month of the final ceremony; Pachang, to set the date, and Zendi, the final ceremony where the women comes to live with the man. For the Sodene, the local village lama is called to the man's house to perform a puja, Serkem (prayers). The man's relations come for food then go to the women's house. Chang (rice wine), specially made for the occasion, is also taken to the womens's house. If the women and her parents agree, then anytime from one month to two years later, a special day is set to call the ngagpa, the village Lama, for the Lhapsang puja which is performed for the Zendi ceremony. The Zendi begins with the Lhapsang puja, which starts at the man's house where the family gives phember(special cones made of wheat flour or barley butter churpee) and display the kolwa (a flag representing the wheel of life). All of his relatives are called to drink and eat. Then they move to the bride's house, taking more special chang. Whilst giving the chang they pray to Guru Rinpoche and present khatags (white ceremonial scarves) to the bride's family. The bride's family give the bride presents and property, which is her official inheritance from them. Girls carry the presents in procession to the groom's house. On the way the groom's family meet the procession at certain locations to welcome the new couple and present chang and khatags. This happens again at the house of the groom. Then a man from each family will respectfully introduce the families and for good luck, praise the house. A speech, mola, has been written by the lamas for the occasion and read by an experienced person.After this the lama gives the blessing to the couple then the groom puts the sindoor(red powder) three times on his forhead then on the bride's forhead.The groom family starts dancing known as (sili) .On this dance the dancers carry sord, tail of Yak and jhamta , the reason for this special silli dance is to drive away the evil spirit as well as welcome the bride in the family. Then the singing and dancing, Sherpa dance, shabru begins. The girls carrying the presents, kalme go with the couple and their close relations to have parties in the homes of the groom's relations and friends. In between parties, neighbours and relatives bring scarves, chang and money to the couple. On either the fifth or seventh day the couple return to the house of the bride (karma-Lo) for a ceremony to give good luck at her parent's home.At last the groom and bride invites all the relative friend and family for the final thank you party .

WEDDING CEREMONY OF MR PASANG SHERPA AND MRS TESHRING CHOTEN SHERPA ON 14TH OF FEBRUARY MANHATTAN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK SHERPA KYIDUG LOSHAR PARTY 2009 : ON MARCH 21st 2009 LOSHAR PARTY WAS HELD IN NEW YORK BY SHERPA ASSOCIATION IN WHICH MR PETER HILLARY SON OF LATE SIR EDMUND HILLARY AND NORBU TENZING NORGAY SHERPA SON OF LATE TENZING SHERPA ,AMBASSADOR MR MADHU RAMAN ACHARYA AND ACTOR BHUBAN .K.C WAS INVITED AS SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR. SIR EDMUND HILLARY AND TENZING SHERPA WAS THE FIRST TWO PERSON TO CLIMB MT EVEREST ON 29th OF MAY 1953.

NEW YORK SHERPA KYIDUG LOSHAR PARTY 2009

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FEDERATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF NEPAL IN AMERICA NEW YORK CHAPTER : Participants on Aadibasi Janjati Cultural Program [1] Sherpa Kyidug USA [2] Tamang Society of AMERICA [3]Gurung Tamu Society of America [4]Kirat Rai Organization of America NY chapter [5]Yolmo Society of America [6]Mustang Kyidug USA[6] Kirat Yakthum Chumlung [7] Langhali Association USA [8] Thakali Samaj USA [9]Mukum US walfare [10] Nupri Association [11]Newa Guthi USA [12]Gyalsumda Sewa Samaj USA [13]Manag Samaj [14]Ama Yangri Yolmo [15] Walung Samaj

FEDERATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF NEPAL IN AMERICA NEW YORK CHAPTER

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LHAPSO EARTH MOUSE YEAR 2135 IN U S A : Sherpas Festivals –The New Year (Lhosar) is divided into two, Sonam Lhosar and Gyalu Lhosar. Sonam Lhosar is celebrated in the 12th Tibetan month by people who farm. Gyalu Lhosar is observed by religious, business and official people in the first month, usually February. On the 8th day of each month Sherpas commemorate Senge Mella, the Buddha of medicine. On the 10th day is Tse Chu, when Guru Rinpoche returns to earth. The 15th is when Opame, the Buddha of infinite light, visits. The 30th day of each month is Lord Buddha's auspicious day. There are also other special days for the Sherpas eg. Saga Dawa on the 15th day of the fourth month commemorates the Buddha's enlightenment. In each village, pujas are held twice a year in Spring and Autumn. The Dumje festival is celebrated from 7th to the 13th day of the fifth month. The 10th day celebrates the anniversary of Guru Rinpoche's birth on the lotus flower. Lama Sangwa Dorgje first started Dumje in Pangboche about 360 years ago. It serves as a religious and community duty to help bring the villagers together. Each family has its turn to provide the festival for the village. Sherpa dress – Traditional Sherpa clothing is similar to that of Tibetans. The basic garment of the Sherpas, the chuba, It is a long warm ankle length robe that is bound around the waist by a sash. Unrolled sleeves extend beyond the finger tips. Under the chuba the men wear a shirt with a stiff high collar (todung). The older type of male head wear, as part of the Sherpa national dress, is going out and the 'Stetson' type hat, preferably white, together with leather boots is taking its place. The ladies on the other hand wear a sleeve/sleeveless chuba called a ungi. Over it they wear striped woollen aprons. The corners of the front multi coloured aprons (mhatil) worn on festival occasions are often decorated with brocade patches. mhatil are only worn by maried womens .. As in western culture ring simbolized the marriage.so as this mhatil is only one thing to be recozined as married in sherpa culture.Over festival cloths, women will wear a long coat (ungi tangtza) with panels of wool and brocade. A newer festivals hat is the tsering kingab, a high crowned brocade hat with four fur-lined flaps that is worn by both men and women. Jewellery - Three main stones used,in sherpa jewellary are coral, turquoise and dzi. Wearing these stones , usually as necklaces, brings good luck and is especially good for one's health. Jewellery unique to the Sherpas are the 'flowers of gold' (sergi mendog), worn over women's ears, and the necklace of gold plates (sergi tiktik). These are worn at festivals and weddings.

LHAPSO EARTH MOUSE YEAR 2135 IN U S A

Sherpas Festivals –The New Year (Lhosar) is divided into two, Sonam Lh ...

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WEDDING CEREMONY OF LAKHPA & PHURUNIMA SHERPA.-4 19-08 :

WEDDING CEREMONY OF LAKHPA & PHURUNIMA SHERPA.-4 19-08

2008 INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR HEALTH AND DIGINITY OF WOMEN WAS PRESENTED BY UNITED NATION :

2008 INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR HEALTH AND DIGINITY OF WOMEN WAS PRESENTED BY UNITED NATION

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TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA CELEBRATS LHOCHHAR (OX YEAR) 2009 : The Tamang tribe of Nepal was brought to Kathmandu Valley by King Srong-sen Gampo of Tibet in the 7th century AD as a cavalry division. Their own tradition also says that their original habitat was in Southern Tibet in a place called Uichang. Tamang folk tales reveal that during the early days of resettling in the Kathmandu valley, a public sport to prove the physical as well as spiritual might of the Twelve Tamang leaders was held to prove themselves worthy as military officers. Moktan, the chief of them all, took the initiative and brought a heavy iron beam and twisted it. Seeing this, the Bal leader brought a long pole and drove it against a precipice and pierced the innermost part of the precipice with so much force that water oozed out in a current. Bomzan then weaved a golden basket and collected this magical water without allowing even a single drop to leak from the basket. Ghising by the dint of his magic vaporized a lake and transformed it into a massive cloud. Pakhrin then brought a bronze plate and stared at it so hard that the strength of the glare broke the plate into pieces. Yonzon in turn suddenly produced a raging hailstorm while Syangdan created fire and the Thing leader extinguished the fire by pouring rain over it. Not daunted by such magical prowess Goley revealed a skyful of stars in broad daylight and Giaba spread a thick blanket of haze over it. Then Mikchan transformed a stick into a poisonous viper and Bozu made a vulture swallow it. Although, these folk tales now sound highly fictitious, it proved that the twelve vying Tamang leaders were skilled occultists and qualified as worthy Tibetan military officers. Now, the Twelve Tamang officers made Central Nepal their permanent settlement and settled around the Kathmandu valley and renamed villages after their names. Their villages were respectively called Moktan kipat, Bal kipat, Bomzan kipat, Ghising kipat, Pakhrin kipat, Yonzon kipat, Syangdan kipat, Thing kipat, Goley kipat, Giaba kipat, Mikchan kipat and Bozu kipat in the Chatara and Dhading districts. They ruled these villages till the Gurkha invasion in the west. Their kipat lands were annexed to the Gorkha Kingdom during the reign of King Prithvi Narayan Shah in 1768 AD Tamang language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman or Kirat group of the Himalayan region, and has a close affinity with the Gurung or Tamu, Thakali or Tamang and Yolmo or Kagatey Tamang languages. Buddhism is their main religion The Sherpas, the Walungeys and the Shingsabas also belong to the Kirat group.

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA CELEBRATS LHOCHHAR (OX YEAR) 2009

The Tamang tribe of Nepal was brought to Kathmandu Valley by King Sron ...

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SITE OF NEW YORK UK CANADA &THE GIANT TELESCOPE : THE GIANT TELESCOPE NAMED "TELECTROSCOPE" ON FULTON FERRY LANDING ON BROOKLYN AND ANOTHER ONE ON THE THAMES RIVER ON LONDON.YOU CAN SEE OR SEND MASSAGE THROUGH THIS DEVICE. THIS OPTICAL DEVICE WAS CREATED BY ALEXANDER STANHOPE ST GEORGE AND FINISHED BY HIS GREAT GRANDSON PAULST GEORGE. THIS DEVICE WITH BE TILL JUNE 15 2008.

SITE OF NEW YORK UK CANADA &THE GIANT TELESCOPE

THE GIANT TELESCOPE NAMED "TELECTROSCOPE" ON FULTON FERRY LANDING ON B ...

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PROGRAM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION DAY OF VESAK DAG HAMMARSKJOLD LIBRARY AUDITORIUM UNITED NATONS, NEW YORK FRIDAY 23 MAY 2008 : H.E.Mr Madhu Raman Acharya,PR of Nepal H.E.Kiyotka Akaska Under Secretary General for the Department of Public Information. H.E. Ms ISMAT Jahan,PR of Bangladesh. H.E. Mr Daw Penjo PR of Bhutan. H.E. Mr. Kosal Sea PR of Camdodia. H.E. Mr.Nirupam Sen PR of India. H.E.Mr.Yukio Takasu. PR of Japan. H.E.Ms.Kanika Phommachanh, PR of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. H.E.Ms.Enkhtsetseg Ochir, PR of Mongalia. H.E.Mr.Prashad Kariyawasam, PR of Sri Lanka. H.E.Mr.Than Swe,Ambassador\CDA of Myanmar. H.E. Mr.CHhirachai Punkrasian, Ambassador\CDA of Thailand. H.E.Mr. Bui The Guiang, Ambassador\DPR of Vietnam

PROGRAM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION DAY OF VESAK DAG HAMMARSKJOLD LIBRARY AUDITORIUM UNITED NATONS, NEW YORK FRIDAY 23 MAY 2008

H.E.Mr Madhu Raman Acharya,PR of Nepal H.E.Kiyotka Akaska Under Secr ...

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NEW YORK CITY DANCE PARADE.MAY -17-2008 : NEW YORK CITY DANCE PARADE MAY17 SATURDAY 2008 TODAY NEW YORK CITY HOSTED IT 2nd ANNUAL DANCE PARADE, WITH 3100 DANCERS,108 DANCE ORGANIZATION AND 29 DANCE STYLE.THE STREETS WERE FILLED WITH ALL DIFFERENT COUNTRY STYLE DANCERS ENJOYING ALL KIND OF DANCES WITH THOUSAND OF VIEWERS. ON THIS EVENT MICHAEL R BLOOMBERG MAYOR OF NYC SAID "NEW YORK IS AN INTERNATIONAL CULTURE CAPITAL AND DANCE IS NO EXCEPTION ,SOME OF THE GLOBLE'S GREATEST DANCERS CALL OUR CITY HOME. NEW YORK HAS BEEN THE BIRTH PLACE OF DANCE STYLE SUCH AS SALSA AND TAP AND WE ARE DELIGHTED TO HOST SUCH AVIBRANT CELEBRATION OF RHYTHMIC MOVEMENT.

NEW YORK CITY DANCE PARADE.MAY -17-2008

NEW YORK CITY DANCE PARADE MAY17 SATURDAY 2008 ...

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UNITED SHERPA ASSOCIATION NEW YORK LOSHAR PARTY AT 630 ND AVE :

UNITED SHERPA ASSOCIATION NEW YORK LOSHAR PARTY AT 630 ND AVE

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ROSHNA MOKTAN'S SWEET 16 PARTY : Mr. Shambhu Moktan's daughter, Ms. Roshna Moktan's Sixteenth B'day Party was held on August 2, 2008 at Five Star Banquet, LIC, NY.

ROSHNA MOKTAN'S SWEET 16 PARTY

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HONOURING PRASHANT TAMANG WINNER OF INDIAN IDOL 3 BY TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA :

HONOURING PRASHANT TAMANG WINNER OF INDIAN IDOL 3 BY TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Updated: Mar 24, 2009 2:34pm EST

UNITED KIRAT RAI ORGANIZATION OF AMERCA NEW YORK CHAPTER : History: Kirat dynasty is taken as the longest dynasty in the history of Nepal. Kirat ruled around 1225 years. Before the advent of the Kirats, there were Ahir and Abhir rule in the valley. The last king of Abhir dynasty Bhuban Shima was overthrown by Yalambar, the first Kirat King. Thus after defeating the last ruler of Abhir dynasty, Yalambar laid the foundation of the Kirat dynasty. When Kirats occupied the valley, they made Matatirtha their capital. The Kirat kingdom during the rule of Yalambar had extended to Tista in the East and Trisidi in the West. It is said Yalambar had gone to witness the battle of Mahabharata between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. He was so brave and powerful that Lord Krishna beheaded him prior to the battle suspecting he might fight for the Kauravas.Nepal is a very ancient country, which was ruled by many dynasties in the past. Among them, the Kirat rule is taken as a very significant one, being the longest period that extended from pre-historic to historic period. In ancient Hindu scriptures, Nepal is referred as the "Kirat Desh" or "the Land of Kirats". The Kirat Rai belong to the Kirati group or the Kirat confederation that includes the Rai, Limbu, Yakkha and Sunuwar. Dhimal, Hayu, Koche , Thami, Chepang, and Surel ethnic groups also consider themselves to be of Kirati descent.The traditional homeland of the Rai extends across Dharan Tapalajung the Solukhumbu, the Okhaldhunga , Khotang, Bhojpur and the Udayapur districts in the northeastern hilly/mountainous region of Nepal, west of the Arun River in the Sun Koshi River watershed. Rais are also found in significant numbers in the Indian state of Sikkim and in the northern West Bengal towns of Kalimpong and Darjeeling.

UNITED KIRAT RAI ORGANIZATION OF AMERCA NEW YORK CHAPTER

History: Kirat dynasty is taken as the longest dynasty in the histo ...

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UNITED KIRAT Rai USA. : UNITED KIRAT RAI ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA.History: Kirat dynasty is taken as the longest dynasty in the history of Nepal. Kirat ruled around 1225 years. Before the advent of the Kirats, there were Ahir and Abhir rule in the valley. The last king of Abhir dynasty Bhuban Shima was overthrown by Yalambar, the first Kirat King. Thus after defeating the last ruler of Abhir dynasty, Yalambar laid the foundation of the Kirat dynasty. When Kirats occupied the valley, they made Matatirtha their capital. The Kirat kingdom during the rule of Yalambar had extended to Tista in the East and Trisidi in the West. It is said Yalambar had gone to witness the battle of Mahabharata between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. He was so brave and powerful that Lord Krishna beheaded him prior to the battle suspecting he might fight for the Kauravas.Nepal is a very ancient country, which was ruled by many dynasties in the past. Among them, the Kirat rule is taken as a very significant one, being the longest period that extended from pre-historic to historic period. In ancient Hindu scriptures, Nepal is referred as the "Kirat Desh" or "the Land of Kirats". The Kirat Rai belong to the Kirati group or the Kirat confederation that includes the Rai, Limbu, Yakkha and Sunuwar. Dhimal, Hayu, Koche , Thami, Chepang, and Surel ethnic groups also consider themselves to be of Kirati descent.The traditional homeland of the Rai extends across Dharan Tapalajung the Solukhumbu, the Okhaldhunga , Khotang, Bhojpur and the Udayapur districts in the northeastern hilly/mountainous region of Nepal, west of the Arun River in the Sun Koshi River watershed. Rais are also found in significant numbers in the Indian state of Sikkim and in the northern West Bengal towns of Kalimpong and Darjeeling. edit

UNITED KIRAT Rai USA.

UNITED KIRAT RAI ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA.History: Kirat dynasty is ...

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JEWELRY : Tibetian fine Art, Antiqe and Jewelrys.

JEWELRY

THE 59th NEPALI NATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY FEB 18 2009 : Today 18th February 2009 59th National Democracy Day was held here in New York organized by Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nation Mr Madhu Raman Acharya and Dr Geeta Sharma Acharya. Historical archives present a rather dynamic history of Nepal. After having gone through a number of dynasties like the Kiratis, Lichchavis and the Mallas, the 250 rivaling principalities within Nepal's boundary were united in 1768 A.D. by Prithivi Narayan Shah. The Shah rule continued till 1846 A.D. until it was seized by Jung Bahadur Rana, who became the first Rana prime minister of Nepal. He heralded 104 years of the dictatorial Rana regime. A century of dominance, violation of human rights and uncertainty resulted in a mass revolution for democracy in February 18 1951 . However, this parliamentary government lasted only until 1960. It was then abolished in favour of the Panchayat System by King Mahendra. This system was again replaced by democracy and constitutional monarchy in the 1990 mass revolution.

THE 59th NEPALI NATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY FEB 18 2009

WEDDING CEREMONAY OF RAJESH & CHINAR AT 300 WELLES ST CT 06033-/11/29/2008 :

WEDDING CEREMONAY OF RAJESH & CHINAR AT 300 WELLES ST CT 06033-/11/29/2008

Updated: Jan 31, 2009 7:26pm EST

MR & MRS ANG GALZEN SHERPA'S WEDDING CEREMONY HELD AT 5STAR :

MR & MRS ANG GALZEN SHERPA'S WEDDING CEREMONY HELD AT 5STAR

Updated: Jan 09, 2009 12:17am EST

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA.DAMPHU SAANJH -2-16-08 : Lhochhar 2008, New York.

TAMANG SOCIETY OF AMERICA.DAMPHU SAANJH -2-16-08

Lhochhar 2008, New York.

Updated: Aug 03, 2008 8:49pm EST

SIR EDMUND HILLARY MEMORIAL SERVICE.JANUARY 2O,2008 :

SIR EDMUND HILLARY MEMORIAL SERVICE.JANUARY 2O,2008

Updated: Apr 21, 2008 10:08pm EST

ST PATRICK DAY MARCH 17-2008-IN NEW YORK CITY : SAINT PATRICK WAS A SAINT WHO BROUGHT THE GOSPEL TO IRELAND. WHEN HE WAS A LAD OF SIXTEEN HE WAS TAKEN FROM HIS NATIVE BRITAIN AS A SLAVE TO IRELAND THERE HE WAS MADE TO TEND THE FLOCKS OF HIS PAGAN IRISH MASTER ON THE RUGGED MOUNTAIN OF SLEMISN.BUT LATER WAS ENABLED TO ESCAPE THE SLAVERY AND FIND HIS WAY HOME TO BRITAIN.

ST PATRICK DAY MARCH 17-2008-IN NEW YORK CITY

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Asian American coalition USA.

Updated: Dec 26, 2007 3:13pm EST

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