Past Events

NOA’s 8th Annual Yenya Punhi (Indra Jatra) Samay Bajee Gathering

Dear Community Members, Friends and Family: Jwojolapa! Nameste! Newah Organization of America (NOA) is pleased to announce 8th Annual Yenya Punhi (Indra Jatra) Samay Bajee Gathering on Saturday, October 06, 2018 in Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Yenya Punhi (Indra Jatra) is one of most significant religious street festival of Kathmandu valley and represents unique culture diversity of Newah civilization. We cordially invite you along with family and friends to join the outdoor gathering at the Black Hill Regional Park. Please come and enjoy authentic Newah food Samay bajee, symbolic traditional presentation of Pulukisi (White Elephant), Lakhey (Demon), Kumari (Living Goddess),… Readmore

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July 26th, 2018

Meet and Greet Program with Ms. Shreejana Pradhan

Dear NOA Friends, Family and Community Members: Jwojalapa!! Namaste!! It is very pleased to inform with you all that, Ms. Shreejana Pradhan, Chief of Central Department of Nepal Bhasha, T.U. is vising to USA to participate forum on Indigenous Issue at United nation in New York. Newah Organization of America (NOA) cordially invites you to join an informal gathering to meet and Interaction Program with Ms. Shreejana Pradhan, Please join us to personally meet and interact with Ms. Shreejana and hear about her work, experience and its impact and benefit to Newah community Event: Meet and Greet with Ms. Shreejana… Readmore

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April 26th, 2018

NOA’s 8th Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony

Dear NOA Friends, Family and Community Members, Jwajalappa!! Namaste!! Newah Organization of America (NOA) is pleased to announce its 8th Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony is being organized in Washington Kali Temple, 16126 New Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866 on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Kayeta Puja is a unique and very important religious ceremony in the life of young men milestone, it is considered the spiritual ceremony at beginning of manhood. The traditional Kayeta Puja rituals will be performed by renowned Newah priest and scholar Mr. Basav Rajopadhyay. NOA continues to serve and facilitate our community in the United States… Readmore

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March 21st, 2018

NOA 16th Annual Convention and General Meeting

Dear NOA friends, families, well-wishers and community members, Jwojolapa! Namaste! It is our great pleasure to cordially invite you, your friends and families to attend the Newah Organization of America's upcoming 16th Annual National Convention and General Meeting in the Washington, DC. Please mark your calendar for Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 27, 2017 for our traditional annual gathering.   We will have a very informative presentations on the NOA convention theme by a special invited keynote speaker and a panel of presentation by the well-known Newah Scholars/Researchers. There will be a vibrant culture shows includes NOALC student, talented local… Readmore

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March 14th, 2017

Kayeta Puja – Sunday – July – 9 – 2017

Dear NOA Founding Members, Advisor & Past President,  Jwojolappa!! Namaste!!   Newah Organization of America (NOA) is pleased to inform that a Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony is being organized in Washington DC Metropolitan area on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Kayeta Puja is a unique and very important religious ceremony in the life of young men milestone, it is considered the spiritual ceremony at beginning of manhood. Renowned Newah priest and scholar Mr. Basav Rajopadhyay will perform Kayeta Puja rituals.   NOA have been organizing a different Newah’s religious, cultural and ritual events to serve and facilitate our increase number… Readmore

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February 16th, 2017

NOA’s Traditonal Newah Music and Dance Class Open House.

Newah Organization of America (NOA) appreciated for your support and all the participants for coming together to support the Newah Traditional Dance and Music Class Open House held on Sunday, January 29, 2017 with a joint collaboration with Nritya Mandap established by renowned Dancer & Choreographer Mr. Yagya Man Shakya. NOA hope that this attempt will help our kids to learn about our musical instruments and traditional dances and assist in our endeavor to preserve and educate our rich culture and heritage to our future generation. The next class will be held next week at the following address: Address: 2307… Readmore

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January 31st, 2017

Newah Traditional Dance & Music Class.

Dear Parents and Community Members, Jojolapa! Namaste!! Newah Organization of America Language Class (NOALC) is glad to announce an Open House of the Newah traditional Dance & Music Class in joint collaboration with Nritya Mandap established by renowned Dancer & Choreographer Mr. Yagya Man Shakya. Date: Sunday, January 29, 2017 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Venue: Windsor Green Community Center, 7474 Frankfurt Drive, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770. Newah Organization of America (NOA) is dedicated to preserve and promote our native language and cultural heritage and hope this program will help our kids to learn about our musical instruments and traditional… Readmore

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January 20th, 2017