Events Calendar (May-June 2006)

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 25, 2006
Omaha, NE – Ping Pong Tournament.

Saturday, May 27, 2006
Arlington, VA – Birthday Yuga Kavi Laureate Poet Sidhhi Charan Shrestha.

Saturday-Sunday, May 27-28, 2006
Seattle, WA – 3 Summits for Nepal's Children.

Sunday, May 28, 2006
Towson, MD – The Labor Rights Of Immigrants In Maryland.
Washington, DC – NOA (Newah Organization of America) Fifth Annual Convention.

Wednesday, May 31, 2006
New York City, NY – "Defining Comfort", A Movie by Young Nepali Filmmaker.


Past Events

Saturday, May 6, 2006
Boston, MA –Constituent Assembly, Republicanism vs Monarchy and Constitutional Amendments. Please click here for details.
Minneapolis, MN – Nepali Language Class. Please click here for details.
New York City, NY – Nepali Mandir Presents “Bajan Kirtan & Satsang”. Please click here for details.

Sunday, May 7, 2006
New York City, NY – Aitabare Mela at Nepali Mandir. Please click here for details.

Saturday, May 13, 2006
New York City, NY – Nepali Mandir Celebrates Buddha Jayanti. Please click here for details.
Potomac, MD – IHI (Belbibaha) Ceremony. Please click here for details.
Washington, DC A Night With Ang Tsering Sherpa. Please click here for details.

Sunday, May 14, 2006
Omaha, NE – Bal KaryaKram. Please click here for details.

Monday, May 15, 2006
Boston, MA – “Dambhu Sanjh”. Please click here for details.

Thursday, May 18, 2006
New York City, NY – Endgame in Nepal: Crisis Averted?. Please click here for details.

Saturday, May 20, 2006
Fairfax, VA – The Nepali School "Spring Festival". Please click here for details.
Minneapolis, MN – Nepali Language Class. Please click here for details.
New York City, NY – Nepal at the Crossroads: Restructuring the State and Indigenous Nationalities (Janajati). Please click here for details.

Sunday, May 21, 2006
Gaithersburg, MD – Yard Sale to help families of Martyrs during pro-Democracy movement in Nepa. Please click here for details.
Washington, DC –AN INVITATION FOR INTERESTING LITERARY INTERACTION. Please click here for details.


Previous Months' Calendars
April 2006

Gaithersburg, MD - Fund Raising Yard Sale to Help Pro-Democracy Martyrs

The Schedule
Event: America-Nepal Women Association of Greater Washington, D.C. (ANWA) is organizing a fund raising Yard Sale To help families of Martyrs during pro-Democracy movement in Nepal
Date: May 21, 2006
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm Local Time
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Contact: Sunita Siwakoti, (240) 506 3477
Fee:NA

The Program
Please support families of Martyrs of Pro-Democracy Movement in Nepal. Your charitable contribution - from cleaning out your closets, cabinets and storage, and donating your items - is tax deductible. Come to our yard sale, help us out, meet dedicated volunteers.

Post-Program Links
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Washington DC - Literary Interaction To Honour Nepali Poet Bimal Koirala

The Schedule
Event: An Invitation For Interesting Literary Interaction To Honour Nepali Poet Bimal Koirala
Date: May 21, 2006
Time: 7:00pm Local Time
Location: Mt. Everest Restaurant, 1805 18 St. N.W. Washington DC
Contact: Hemanta Shrestha, (202) 463 3980
Fee:$10.00 (with Dinner)

The Program
AN EVENING WITH POET BIMAL KOIRALA
POETRY RECITATION PROGRAM
TO HONOUR NEPALI POET
BIMAL KOIRALA

VISHWA SANDESH IS ORGANIZING
POETRY RECITATION PROGRAM

POET KRISHNA GYAWALI
WILL ALSO BE PRESENT

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Fairfax, VA – The Nepali School "Spring Festival"

The Schedule
Event: The Nepali School "Spring Festival"
Date: May 20, 2006
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Local Time
Location: School of Languages and Cultures of Nepal, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124
Contact: www.nepalischool.org
Fee:NA)

The Program
We would like to invite you to participate in the Nepali School "Spring Festival" on Saturday May 20th, 2006. The program will consist of cultural performances by the students. We have forty five students this semester. This is our end of the year program before we break for summer. Our aim and objectives for this event are three-fold:

1. To showcase the talent and progress made by our dedicated students and share the school vision with the community at large.

2. To invite our sister organizations in the area to participate and exchange information with students, parents and volunteers. We have made arrangements to provide tables for vendors to display their literature, art work, cultural pieces, and business ventures. We will also have a bake sale of typical Nepali foods.

3. The members of the Unitarian Universalist Church/Montessori School facility that we occupy are eager to join in and share our eastern cultural heritage.

Please let us know if you and your organization would like to participate. We are suggesting a display booth donation of $50.00 per table. These donations will help to fund future programs for the Nepali School. Since we have limited space, requests will be on first-come basis.

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Minneapolis, MN – Nepali Language Class

The Schedule
Event: Nepali Language Class
Date: May 20, 2006
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Local Time
Location: 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Contact: Kris Fuertel, (612) 767 2260
Fee:NA

The Program
A 3 month trial language classes for both children and adults every other Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11am at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.

The following are the upcoming scheduled dates for the class
June 3
June 17
July 1 - This is the 4th of July weekend, do we want to skip or offer for those who want to come?
July 15
July 27

Post-Program Links
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New York City, NY – Nepal at the Crossroads: Restructuring the State and Indigenous Nationalities (Janajati)

The Schedule
Event: Nepal at the Crossroads: Restructuring the State and Indigenous Nationalities (Janajati)
Date: May 20, 2006
Time: 5:00pm – 6: 00pm Local Time
Location: Theresa Lang Hall (2nd Floor), 55 West 13th Street (Between 6th and 5th Avenue), The New School
Contact: Ashok Gurung, 212 229 6812 or gurunga@newschool.ed
Fee: Free

The Program
One of the most prominent social movements to emerge in the 1990s was the indigenous people's, the janajati, movement. With the reinstatement of the parliament in late April 2006 and plans for the formation of a constituent assembly, the Janajati are presented with an opportune moment to achieve many of their goals for restructuring the state. This panel will discuss some of the key issues and questions related to the needs, the aspirations, and the challenges of the Janajati.

Om Gurung, General Secretary, Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities

Mahendra Lawoti, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Western Michigan University

Susan Hangen, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and International Studies, Ramapo College

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New York City, NY – Endgame in Nepal: Crisis Averted?

The Schedule
Event: Endgame in Nepal: Crisis Averted?
Date: May 18, 2006
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Local Time
Location: Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York
Contact:(212) 517 8315
Fee:$10 (member), $15 (non-member)

The Program
Speakers
Mahendra Lawoti, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Western Michigan University
Tamrat Samuel, Senior Political Affairs Officer, United Nations

Kanak Mani Dixit, Editor, Himal Southasian

After weeks of vociferous, country-wide pro-democracy demonstrations daily life in Kathmandu and the rest of Nepal is gradually creeping back to normal after King Gyanendra agreed to restore the elected parliament, which he had suspended four years ago. The reinstatement of the dissolved House has for the time being not only averted what could have been a more violent showdown, but also renewed hope for the establishment of a secure, peaceful, inclusive and democratic Nepal. The parties are now preparing for the unenviable challenge of maintaining peace, drafting a new constitution, co-opting the Maoist insurgents, and determining a role for the king, all of which will shape the future of Nepal. Join us to discuss Nepal’s new political landscape, examine the prospects and challenges for continued peace and restoring democratic norms, explore the root causes of the decade-old Maoist insurgency and ways to address their concerns, among other urgent tasks.

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Reference
The Event Website

Boston, MA – “Dambhu Sanjh”

The Schedule
Event: “Dambhu Sanjh”
Date: May 15, 2006
Time: 7:00pm – 1:00am Local Time
Location: Anthony Hall, Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
Contact:
Fee:$20

The Program
To celebrate Buddha Jayanti, Boston Tamang Community organizes “Dambhu Sanjh”

Post-Program Links
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Omaha, NE – Bal KaryaKram

The Schedule
Event: Bal KaryaKram
Date: May 14, 2006
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30pm Local Time
Location: 4706 N 150th St, Omaha, NE 68116
Contact: Anurakta Shrestha, 403 4383
Fee: NA

The Program
For details, please click here

Post-Program Links
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Washington, DC – A Night With Ang Tsering Sherpa

The Schedule
Event: A Night With Ang Tsering Sherpa
Date: May 14, 2006
Time: 7:00pm Local Time
Location: Mt. Everest Restaurant, 1805 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Contact: Hemanta Shrestha, (202) 577 3897
Fee: $20

The Program
Vishwa Sandesh & Mt. Everest Restaurant Proudly Present A Night with Ang Tsering Sherpa A first journalist who set foot on top of Mt. Everest

Ang Tsering Sherpa is a scribe with the Kathmandu-based Nepali daily Kantipur. He became the first South Asian journalist to climb Mount Everest. He has made a documentary on his successful Everest expedition entitled “Reporter on Top of the World” and has shown it in three cities of Europe. Currently, he is in USA touring different cities. he is in Ung different cities.

Vishwa Sandesh and Mt. Everest Restaurant Jointly are organizing a Night with Ang Tsering Sherpa . Mr. Sherpa will show his documentary and will answers the questions that anybody may have. Come and enjoy the night with Ang Tsering Sherpa.

Post-Program Links
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New York City, NY – Nepali Mandir Celebrates Buddha Jayanti

The Schedule
Event: Nepali Mandir Celebrates Buddha Jayanti
Date: May 13, 2006
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Local Time
Location: Nepali Mandir, 34-11 62nd Street 2nd Floor, Woodside, NY 11377
Contact: (718) 429 0313, (718) 271 3066
Fee: NA

The Program
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Post-Program Links
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Potomac, MD – IHI (Belbibaha) Ceremony

The Schedule
Event: IHI (Belbibaha) Ceremony
Date: May 13, 2006
Time: NA
Location: Hare Krishna Temple, Potomac, MD
Contact: Shanti Shrestha, (301) 947 3611
Fee: NA

The Program
IHI is the most inevitable and ritual ceremony in Newah Society to retreat Newah girl at the age of 5-11 years old. IHI stands for a certain time and age. According to religious and astrological belief, IHI is an act of giving a virgin in marriage, but it is not a physical wedding. Traditionally Newah girl before the menstrual within 12 years of age should marry to a fruit of Bel tree (Aegle marmelos) at the ritual of Homa Puja by priest. The occasion is, therefore, popularly known as Belbibaha ( IHI CEREMONY).

Post-Program Links
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New York City, NY – Aitabare Mela at Nepali Mandir

The Schedule
Event:Aitabare Mela at Nepali Mandir
Date: May 6, 2006
Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm Local Time
Location: Lowell Nepali Mandir, 3411 62 St.2nd Floor., Woodside, NY 11377
Contact: (718) 429 0313
Fee: NA

The Program
NEPALI MANDIR welcomes you and your family to "AITABARE MELA" which is going to held on first SUNDAY of every month. This is our first installment.

Post-Program Links
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Boston, MA - Constituent Assembly, Republicanism vs Monarchy and Constitutional Amendments

The Schedule
Event: Constituent Assembly, Republicanism vs Monarchy and Constitutional Amendments
Date: May 6, 2006
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Local Time
Location: Lowell House, Junior Common Room (JCR), Harvard University, Mount Auburn Street
Contact: NA
Fee: NA

The Program
Our program will be as follows:
1:00 – 1:30
Registration and Seating

1:30 – 2:00
Constituent Assembly Elections
Discussion on what it is, how we organize it and how we ensure impartiality

2:00 – 2:30
Republicanism vs Monarchy, Debate on which one we choose

2:30 – 3:30
Other Constitutional Changes
Other Constitutional Changes
Discussion on other changes like Women’s Rights, Equal Opportunity of dalits and marginalized classes, empowerment of the legislative bodies, Accountability and Transparency, Democratization of the political parties, Human Rights, Freedom of Speech, Decentralization etc.

3:30 – 4:00
Breakout Discussion

Post-Program Links
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Minneapolis, MN – Nepali Language Class

The Schedule
Event: Nepali Language Class
Date: May 6, 2006
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Local Time
Location: 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Contact: Kris Fuertel, (612) 767 2260
Fee: NA

The Program
A 3 month trial language classes for both children and adults every other Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11am at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The following are the scheduled dates for the class.

Please mark your calendar for future events on this series
May 20
June 3
July 1 - This is the 4th of July weekend, do we want to skip or offer for those who want to come?
July 15
July 27


Post-Program Links
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New York City, NY – Nepali Mandir Presents “Bajan Kirtan & Satsang”

The Schedule
Event: Nepali Mandir Presents “Bajan Kirtan & Satsang”
Date: May 6, 2006
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Local Time
Location: 34-11 62nd Street, 2 Floor, Woodside, NY 11377
Contact: Ananta Risal, (908) 217 6752
Fee: NA

The Program
Swamiji will enlighten us on Vedanta as the art of living & tell us how it can be perused by all humans anywhere under any circumstances. Come and experience above and enjoy BHAJAN & KIRTAN by Swami Ji. Join us for Spiritual & Logical discourses, Prassadam after Arti.

Ask your religious, spiritual, yoga related questions from the Guru who has devoted his life for this wonderful cause. Let’s join together to learn more about his school, ashram and dev-land !

Post-Program Links
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Omaha, NE – Bal KaryaKram

The Schedule
Event: Bal KaryaKram
Date: April 30, 2006
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30pm Local Time
Location: 4706 N 150th St, Omaha, NE 68116
Contact: Anurakta Shrestha, 403-4383
Fee: NA

The Program
For details, please click here for details

Post-Program Links
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Washington DC – Prabachan by Swami Atmananda

The Schedule
Event: NECC organizes a prabachan by Swami Atmananda
Date: April 30, 2006
Time: 4:00pm Local Time
Location: Nepali Pashupati Buddha mandir, Lanam MD
Contact: Hemanta Shrestha, (202) 577 3897
Fee: NA

The Program
Nepal Educational & Cultural Center (NECC) is organizing a Prabachan by Shree Swami Atmananda from Nepal on April 30, 2006 at 4PM in our Mandir at Lanham, MD. You are cordially invited to listen his scholarly Prabachan.

Post-Program Links
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