Past Events

NOA’s Life Members Appreciation Luncheon Program

Dear NOA Founding, Life Member, Advisor, Executive Committee Members and Volunteers, Jojolapa! Namaste! On behalf of the Newah Organization of America (NOA), we would like to cordially invite you to its NOA's Life Members Appreciation Luncheon Program on Saturday, April 27, 2019 as a token for your contribution and support towards NOA. This luncheon is an informal gathering and hope you will accept our invitation. Once again thank you very much for your continued support towards NOA’s mission to preserve Newah culture, heritage, and language. » Life members can bring guests at their own expense ($15 per guest and $25… Readmore

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April 24th, 2019

Yomari Punhi Celebrations 1139 N.S (2018)

Dear Life Members, NOALC Parents, community members and Volunteers. Jwajalapa ! Wish you all a Happy Yomari Punhi , Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2019!! On behalf of the Newah Organization of America (NOA), we would like to cordially invite you and your family to celebrate Yomari Punhi Gathering. Donation up to 2 Adults $10.00 and additional $5.00 and kids are free. We will have a LIVE Yomari preparation and cooking presentation. A traditional delicious Homemade Newah feast with Yomari will be served. Please bring your kids. The main purpose of this Yomari Punhi celebration is to expose our… Readmore

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December 13th, 2018

Nepal Sambat 1139 Celebration Commemorating Shankhadhar Sakhwa

नेपाल सम्बत ११३९ न्हुदँ नापं राष्ट्रिय बिभुति शंखधर साख्वा यात हना ज्याझो ! Nepal Sambat 1139 Celebration commemorating Legendary Shankhadhar Sakhwa Dear Community Member Friends and Families, Jwajalapa! Namaste!! नेपाल संबत् ११३९ न्हूदंया लसताय् दुनुगलंनिसें भिंतुना ! Wishing you all a Happy New Year - Nepal Sambat 1139! The Newah Organization of America (NOA) cordially invite you to join with your family and friends to attend Nepal Sambat 1139 (the National Era of Nepal) celebration commemorating Legendary Shankhadhar Sakhwa. The program will begin with a traditional “SUKUNDA” procession. Nepal Sambat is an indigenous creation of its legend and a unique… Readmore

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October 31st, 2018

NOALC Mha Puja Celebrations N.S 1139 !

Dear Founding Members, Life Members, Volunteers and Well Wishers: Jwajalapa....Namaste!! On behalf of the Newah Organization of America Language center (NOALC), we would like to cordially invite you and your family to join us for Mha-Puja Celebration. Please take this an opportunity to purify our body, mind and soul for good health and peace over the year. Mha Puja, The worship of inner self is very unique festival of Newah people. Mha puja is purification, strengthening and understanding to oneself. NOALC (Newah Organization of America Language Center) has been celebrating Mha-puja with friends and family for many years now. The… Readmore

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October 23rd, 2018

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