NOA 4th Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony

Dear NOA friends and community members,

Jwojalapa!

We are pleased to announce that the Newah Organization of America (NOA) is planning a Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony for the Fourth time in Washington, DC metropolitan area on Saturday, July 13, 2013

 

There will be a traditional ceremony with program support from Newah priest and scholar Mr. Basav Rajopadhyay. Following the ceremony, a simple vegetarian lunch will be served at the temple at a cost of $10 per person.

We welcome your attendance at this important milestone for boys in our Newah community. If you would like additional information, please contact any one of the following organizers:

  • Mr. Ravi Pradhan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 443-604-0478)
  • Mrs. Babita Shrestha ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703-477-6920)
  • Mr. Bishomver Pradhan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 443-839-5203)
  • Mr. Puskar Prajapati ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703-270-8456)
  • Mr. Mahindra Pradhan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 301-821-2796)
  • Mr. Ram Lal Shrestha (ramlalsyahoo.com or 240-581-0078)
  • Mr. Rajesh L. Shrestha ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 301-905-7348)
  • Mr. Season Shrestha ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 410-404-5388)
  • Mr. Basav Rajopadhyay ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 410-530-7312)

Yekko subhaye! We hope to see you at this or another upcoming NOA event.

Regards,The Executive Committee

Newah Organization of America

 

NOA 12th Annual Convention and General Meeting 2013

On Saturday, May 25, 2013, the Newah Organization of America (NOA) held its 12th Annual Convention and General Meeting in Silver Spring, Maryland. The convention theme was “Newars in Action Around the World,” and the meeting was made even more special as it fell on the very auspicious day of 2557th. Buddha Jayanti, commemorating Buddha's life, death, and enlightenment. With more than 200 attendees, the program was enjoyed by a cross-section of the Nepalese community from the Washington, DC metropolitan area as well as guests from several states, the Netherlands, and Nepal.


The program started with a warm welcome by Dhimay Baja and the Pancha Kanyas: Miss Bibhusa Pikha Miss Mala Pradhan, Miss Lujala Ranjit, Miss Lochani Tara Shakya, and Miss Prisha Shrestha. NOA General Secretary Mrs. Babita Shrestha and NOA Member-At-Large Mr. Pushkar Prajapati served as Emcees and called the meeting to order. Chief Guest Professor Manik Lal Shrestha, the 81-year-old living legend of culture, language, and history of Nepal, inaugurated the 12th Convention by lighting the traditional oil lamp, Twadewa, assisted by Mrs. Haribaba Kayastha and Mrs. Meena Pradhan. Mrs. Chhaya Pradhan and Mrs. Sunita Shrestha presented badges to Chief Guest Professor Shrestha, to Special Guest Dr. Padma Ratna Tuladhar, to First Secretary of the Embassy of Nepal Mr. Lekhnath Gautam, to former Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nepal Mr. Daman Nanth Dhungana, to President of the World Newah Organization Dr. Bal Gopal Shrestha, and to NOA President Mr. Season Shrestha.

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NOA 12th Annual Convention and General Meeting

Dear NOA friends, families, and well wishers,

Jwojalapa! Namaste! Hello!

NOA's 12th Annual Convention and General Meeting is less than 2 months away! We hope you’ll mark your calendar to join NOA on Saturday, May 25, 2013 for this great event. We will be gathering again this year at Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring, MD, and we wanted to share more information with you as the big day approaches.

First, NOA is thrilled to announce that our Invited Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker is the 81-year-old legend of Newah culture, heritage, and language, Professor Manik Lal Shrestha. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear from an amazing Newah scholar and writer! Professor Shrestha will be joined by other excellent presenters from across the US and from Europe.This year’s convention theme is: "Newars in Action Around the World." We will of course have our fantastic culture show, Nepal Mandala arts and crafts exhibition, and delicious traditional samay bajee and dinner. And this year we are pleased to have a special program just for kids. Here’s a quick look at the details:

NOA 12th Annual Convention and General Meeting:

Venue: Eastern Middle School, 300 East University Blvd., Silver Spring, Maryland 20901

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013

Time: 1:00 PM–10:00 PM

Theme: Newars in Action Around the World

Tickets: $30 at door; $25 in advance

Sponsorships and donations: NOA welcomes contributions from any individual or company wanting to sponsor planned programs. All donations to NOA are tax deductible; please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

So don’t forget to mark your calendars—come spend Saturday, May 25th with other NOA members, friends, families, and supporters! Thank you for your continued support, and please share this announcement! Visit www.newah.org for updates, and don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or ideas, or to volunteer.

 

We hope to see you there!

Regards,

The Executive Committee

Newah Organization of America (NOA)

Season Shrestha: 410-404-5388/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ravi Pradhan: 443-604-0478/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Babita Shrestha: 703-477-6920/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mahindra Pradhan: 301-821-2796/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ram Lal Shrestha: 240-581-0078/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pushkar Prajapati: 703-270-8456/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Bishomver Pradhan: 443-839-520/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Rajesh Lal Shrestha: 301-905-7348/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 
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