Dear NOA friends, families, and well wishers,

Jwojalapa! Namaste! Hello!

NOA's 12^th 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 12^th 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 25^th 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

Dear NOA friends, families, and community members:

The Newah Organization of America (NOA) cordially invites you to a unique cultural and religious event, the Sri Swasthani Brata Samapan (Closing Ceremony) in the greater Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. This exciting puja is being performed by Newah Priest Mr. Basav Rajopadhyay for the second time in the United States, in the traditional way like in Salinadi of Sankhu.

Please join us to make this a great community gathering!

Date: Sunday, February 24, 2013

Time: 12:00– 4:00PM
Venue: Greater Baltimore Hindu Temple, 2909 Bloom Road, Finksburg, MD 21048

The cost to sit in the puja is $30.00 per person or $50:00 per couple, which covers your prasad as well as the venue and priest fees. The puja starts promptly at noon and will last for about 3 hours so please be sure to arrive 30 minutes ahead of scheduled time. This is one of our most special rituals—come to be rewarded by Goddess Sri Swasthani for your dedication and worship! Any generous individual who would like to make a financial contribution to the puja should contact NOA Treasurer Mr. Ram Lal Shrestha at 240-581-0078.

Please contact one of the following people with any questions:

Mr. Season Shrestha 410-404-5388
Mr. Ravi Pradhan 443-604-0478
Mrs. Babita Shrestha 703-477-6920
Mr. Mahindra Pradhan 301-821-2796

Mr. Ram Lal Shrestha 240-581-0078
Mr. Rajesh L.Shrestha 301-905-7348

Mr. Bishomver Pradhan 443-839-5203
Mr. Pushkar Prajapati 703-270-8456

Mr. Basav Rajopadhyay 410-530-7312

Coordinators:

Mr. Ram Lal Shrestha
Mrs. Meena Pradhan
Mrs. Chitra Shrestha

Mrs. Chhaya Pradhan
Mr. Sushil Lal Shrestha
Mr. Sunita Amatya

Mrs. Elva Pradhan
Mrs. Sunita Shrestha

Thanks for your continued support!

With regards,

The Executive Committee

Newah Organization of America

Dear friends and community members--Jwojalapa!

You are cordially invited to NEWAH ORGANIzATION OF AMERICA's Annual Nepal Sambat 1133 celebration commemorating national
hero
“ Shankhadhar Sakhwa”!

Nhu Dan Ya Bhintuna!

Happy New Year!

NS 1133 the Era of Nepal

Saturday, December 01, 2012

5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Eastern Middle School
300 E. University Blvd.
Silver Spring, MD 20902

Come enjoy delicious food, good company, and great entertainment in celebration of Nepal Sambat 1133, the National Era of Nepal. Join us for:

a traditional homemade Newah Samay Bajee and dinner buffet

a live cultural program featuring NOALC students, local talent, and famous Nepalese singers and dancers

and DJ music for those who would like to groove!

Mark your calendar now! Admission fee of $20 per person includes meals (Samay Bajee and Buffet Bhoy) as well as live entertainment. Children under 10 are free.

For more information, please visit www.newah.org.

Please share this announcement with your friends and family!

Thank you for your continued support!

With best holiday wishes from your NOA Executive Committee

Dear Community Members:

Jwojalapa! Hello!

NOA is pleased to organize 2nd Annual Yenya Punhi (Indra Jatra) Samay Bajee Gathering on Sunday, September 30, 2012 near Gaithersburg, MD. The Newah people are so rich in culture and heritage, and we’re excited to celebrate one great piece of it—let’s get together to be festive and remember our traditions.

We cordially invite you, your family , friends, and neighbors to join this special outdoor gathering at the beautiful Black Hill Regional Park . Please come enjoy good company and good food. We’ll have a Newah samay bajee, drinks, traditional Pulu Kishi (Elephant) dance, and even some sizzling barbecue if the weather permits.


Mark your calendars:
Date: Sunday, September 30, 2012
Time: 12:00-4:00 pm
Place: Black Hill Regional Park
Shelter-I
Address: 20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds, MD 20841

We hope to see you for Yenya Punhi. Everyone is welcome to bring their favorite dish to share with friends and family!

Sincerely,

The Executive Committee

Newah Organization of America

For more information please contact:

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

Birendra Pradhan 347-246-6602 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

Babita Shrestha 703-495-8580 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

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

Bishomber Pradhan 443-839-5203 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

Rajesh L. Shrestha 301-905=7348 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it