Photos from Teej Party by Indreni Cultural Association

Indreni Cultural Association organized a Teej Celebration Party at their cultural center in Irving, Texas on September 4, 2010. The event lasted for around four hours with program hall packed with ladies dressed in RED and glowing with jeweleries.

According to Sarita Bhatta, this was the third annual Teej Celebration organized by Indreni Cultural Association in DFW area. She also added that this year’s program was even more successful than before with participation of more people since the association now has their own cultural center for events like this.

Below are some selected photos from the event. [Photo: Rita Phuyal & Anoj KC]

Nepali Fashion Show in Houston on September 26, 2010

On the auspicious occasion of Dashain and Tihar, InStyleNepal is organizing a night of Nepali cultural show with Fashion Show and D.J. Night in Houston, Texas on Sunday, September 26, 2010.

The event will feature Sarah Gurung (1^st runner up, Miss Nepal 2004 and Ms. Asia Pacific) and DJGorkhali from DC along with Pratikshya Shrestha, Bimina Ranjit and other ANA Models. This Fashion extravaganza is first of its kind organized by Nepalis in Houston and will have Open Bar and MoMo available.

Event Details:
When – Sunday, September 26, 2010
Time – 8PM – 2AM
Where – Milan Pavillion, 6603 Harwin Dr, Houston, TX 77086 (Map)
Admission – $25

Flyer for the event, click to enlarge.

For More Details please contact:
Anup – 646 247 4931
Amit – 443 983 6935
Kripal – 443 847 0963
Nabina – 682 553 1706
TexasNepal.com is a media partner for this event.

Update – Below is recently released poster for the event (September 3, 2010)

NST is organizing TEEJ Party at Temptation Cuisine, Irving on Saturday, August 28, 2010

Teej Celebration 2009 in Euless, Texas

Nepalese Society of Texas (NST) is organizing a grand TEEJ Celebration Party at the Temptation Cuisine in Irving, Texas on Saturday, August 28, 2010 as part of its continued effort to promote the values of Nepali traditional festivals.

Teej is one of the most celebrated festivals of Hindu women in Nepal which is marked by fasting all day and worshiping Lord Shiva at the end of the day wishing for long life of one’s husband. Unmarried girls fast as well wishing to get married to a gentleman, someone they like.

The festival also symbolizes caring and joy among family members. Celebration include eating DAR (rice pudding), singing and dancing with women in red attire.

Click here to view photos and videos from Teej 2009 Celebration in Euless, Texas.

Details about the celebration:
When: Saturday, August 28, 2010 after 7 p.m.
Where: Temptaion Cuisine, Irving (Map)
Entrance Fee: $10 (Free for kids under 12)
Contact: NST Office @ 972-887-3018

For more details regarding the party please contact NST Executive Committee Member, Mrs. Pushpa Lata Bhandary (Ph # 682-230-2397).

Poetry Recital in Irving to mark 197th Bhanu Jayanti

International Nepali Literary Society (INLS) Dallas Chapter is organizing a Poetry Recital function to mark the 197th Bhanu Jayanti on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the NST Center in Irving, Texas.

INLS Dallas chapter is organizing the event to celebrate the 197th Birth Day of Aadi Kabi (First-Nepali Poet) Bhanu Bhakta Acharya. The event aims to promote and preserve Nepali language and literature in foreign soil.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 2:00PM
Where: NST Center – 940 N Belt Line Rd Suite 129, Irving, TX (Map)

INLS Dallas Chapter encourages all Nepali community members to participate in the event and be part of their effort to promote and preserve Nepali literature here in DFW Metroplex. For more information, please contact following INLS officers:

1. Mr. Basu Bhandary (Fort Worth, Ph #6824722472)
2. Mr. Bhim Karki (Plano)
3. Mr. Basu Sharma (Plano)
4. Mr. Shiva Acharya (Denton)
5. Mr. Bal Joshi ( Denton)
6. Mr. Chhabi Chapagain (Irving)
7. Mr. Rudra Gnyawali (Irving)
8. Mr. Yadav Khanal (Euless)
9. Mrs. Indira Bhusal (Denton)
10. Mr. Sashi Bhattarai (Keller)
11. Mr. Shiva Kafle (Irving)
12. Mr. Prakash Pandey ( Coppell)

[via email from NST Google Group by Basu Bhandary, President, INLS Dallas Chapter]

Where to watch Fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth area

July 4th Fireworks in Bedford, Texas

Fair Park – Dallas
The previously canceled event is now rescheduled for Monday, July 5th by the city of Dallas.
Fireworks start at 9:30PM
Where – Fair Park, Dallas
Admission ticket – Free (Parking is $10)

Fort Worth
Firework begins at 9:30Pm with other festivities starting at 4:30PM.
Where – Trinity River bank behind LaGrave Field on North Main Street
Attractions – Free live music and family activities

Fireworks at Lake Grapevine
Where – Grapevine Lake
When – July 4 at 9:30 PM

Lewisville
Where – Around Vista Ridge Mall area
When – July 4, 2010 at 9:30PM

Lone Star Park
When – Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, 2010
Where – Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, TX

Bedford
When – Sunday, July 4, 2010 (Celebration start from Noon and continue till 11 PM with fireworks)
Where – Bedford Boys Ranch Park, 2801 Forest Ridge Rd, Bedford, TX

Farmers Branch
When – July 3, 2010 starting at 6:30 PM
Where – Historic Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch, TX

Flower Mound
When – July 4, 2010 at 9:25 PM
Where – Bakersfield Park, 1201 Duncan Lane, Flower Mound, TX

Addison – Kaboom Town
Fireworks starts at 9:30PM with other events planned from 5PM to Midnight.
Where – Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addision Circle Drive, Addison, Texas
Admission ticket – FREE
Click here for more information about this event.

Frisco
Various activities planned for Saturday, July 3, 3010 starting at 4PM till fireworks.
Where – Simpson Plaza at City Hall, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034

Third Nepali Summer Camp – Video Reporting

Continuing the trend for the third year, Nepalese Society of Texas in association with Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center organized Nepali Cultural Summer Camp from June 13 to June 26, 2010 for Nepali kids living around DFW Metroplex, with participation of around 100 kids.

Below is a video reporting of the event by TexasNepal.com team shot on June 24, 2010 at the Nepali Cultural Center in Irving, Texas.

Mobile users click here to watch the video (iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Palm Pre & iPod Touch)

Youth Satsang Program in Irving with Guru Chinta Mani Yogi on June 19, 2010

Nepalese Society of Texas (NST) is organizing a Youth Satsang program with Guru Chinta Mani Yogi, who will be talking about how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, aimed at Nepali youths living in and around DFW Metroplex.

Dr. Chinta Mani Yogi is a well-known scholar of Eastern philosophy, social worker and educationist. He is the founding principal of Hindu Vidya Peeth – Nepal, a non-profit school focused on promoting value-based education as well as helping children from poor families get education.

Dr. Yogi teaches yoga and meditation. He has been coming to Dallas every year since 2008 to conduct Summer Camp, organized annually by NST in coordination with Nepalese Cultural and Spiritual Center (NCSC), where he has been teaching Nepali kids from DFW area about Nepal, Nepali language, Nepali culture and traditional values, Eastern morale and more. He is in Dallas this year for the ongoing third Summer Camp which has been scheduled from June 13, 2010 till June 27, 2010.

Dr. Yogi’s message of non-violence, selfless service, tolerance and inter-religious harmony has inspired Nepalis both inside and outside the country. His past visits to the United States have proved to be very beneficial to many of us self-realization and self-awakening.

We request all Nepali youths living in DFW area to attend the event and benefit yourself from the spiritual discourse with Dr. Chinta Mani Yogi.

Satsang Details
When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Venue: NST Community Center 940 Belt Line Rd Suite 129, Irving, TX 75061 (Map)
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Pahilo Pahilo Maya Screened at FunAsia Irving

Nepalese Society Texas (NST) screened Nepali movie Pahilo Pahilo Maya, produced by Sajan Mulmi, at FunAsia Theater in Irving, Texas on June 6, 2010.

Pahilo Pahilo Maya is a Nepali feature film by Pradeep Udaya Films and directed by Deepak Shrestha. The movie is the first production by Sajan Mulmi, a DFW resident and past Vice-President of NST.

“The movie is about love – unconditional love”, says Mr. Mulmi when he asked him what the movie is about. The movie is also the third Nepali digital movie released till date.

The video posted below was shot on June 6, 2010 at FunAsia theater in Irving after the first show of the movie and has reviews from viewers from DFW area.

Mobile users click here to watch the video (iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Palm Pre & iPod Touch).

Photos & Videos from Fourth Regional NRN Conference in Houston, Texas

Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) organized its fourth Regional NRN Conference in Houston, Texas from May 28 to May 30, 2010 with various cultural activities, discussion on NRN issues, presentations, Nepal’s tourism promotion, poetry festival and more.

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Brief History of NRNA
Established in 2003, Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has a secretariat in Kathmandu with over 55 National Coordination Councils (NCCs) worldwide. NRNA has been advocating efforts of dual citizenship for NRNs in coordination with NCCs in over 55 countries. NRN National Coordination Council of USA coordinates with local organizations to promote and advocate NRN rights, and to channel their efforts for development of Nepal.

Dr. Upendra Mahato awarded by Nepal government
It was announced at the event that Dr. Upendra Mahato, founding President and chief patron of NRNA, was awarded the honorary “Suprawal Janasewa” by the President of Nepal.

Nepal Day in Houston
City of Houston declared May 29, 2010 as Nepal day to mark the NRN conference.

Bhabika Joshi recognized by NRNA
Bhabika Joshi was recognized by NRNA for her outstanding achievement as a young writer. She has already penned a novel at a very young age of fourteen. She also writes blog articles for TexasNepal.com and was featured as Personality of the Month for September 2009.

NST’s Participation
A group of representative from Nepalese Society, Texas (NST) attended the event. NST’s activities during the event included cultural performances, a speech by NST’s president Prem Adhikari, informational booth, SARC fund raising and promotion of Visit Nepal Year 2011.

Below are some selected photos and video highlights from the event:

Videos from the NRN Conference

• Cultural Program – Video Highlights
• Interviews with various delegates at the conference
• Interview with Ratan Jha (Coordinator of the conference)
• Interview with Dev Man Hirachan (Current President of NRNA)

Fourth Regional NRN Conference in Houston from May 28 to May 30, 2010

Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is organizing its fourth Regional NRN Conference in Houston, Texas from May 28 to May 30, 2010 with various cultural activities, discussion on NRN issues, presentations, Nepal’s tourism promotion, poetry festival and more.

According to NRNA, these Regional Conference are being held in different region world wide on every other year. We must take a pride in sponsoring, co-sponsoring and partnering with it to make NRN Movement a grand success. It provides not just an opportunity to network in USA but to reach out and connect to like-minded Nepalis worldwide.

Brief History
Established in 2003, Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has a secretariat in Kathmandu with over 55 National Coordination Councils (NCCs) worldwide. NRNA has been advocating efforts of dual citizenship for NRNs in coordination with NCCs in over 55 countries. NRN National Coordination Council of USA coordinates with local organizations to promote and advocate NRN rights, and to channel their efforts for development of Nepal.

NST is participating
According to a recent email circulated via NST’s Google group newsletter, a group of representatives from DFW area will be participating at the conference on behalf of NST along with around ten performers.

Details
When – Friday May 28, 2010 to Sunday May 30, 2010
Where – Westchase Marriott Hotel 2900 Briarpark Dr., Houston, TX 77042, USA (Map)

Click here (NRN Conference Programs) to view a copy of scheduled programs for the event.

Featured sessions:

• Rights of NRNs and “Once a Nepali Always a Nepali” (Dual Citizenship)
• Open & Distance Education in Nepal through Open University of Nepal (OUN)
• Skills, Knowledge & Innovation Exchange (SKIE) for Development of Nepal
• Global Nepali Women Forum
• Youth Forum & Kids of NRNs
• Joint Strategy and effort to manage earthquake disaster in Nepal: Joint efforts by CAN USA, ASNEngr and ANMF
• Charity Programs by NRNs in Nepal
• Collective Investment
• Nepal’s Tourism Promotion
• Poetry Festival

For more information visit NRNUSA.org