NOA’s 25th Annual General Meeting & Silver Jubilee Celebration Newah Organization of America (NOA) - Celebrating 25 Years of Community, Culture & Service Jwojolappa! Namaste! The Newah Organization of America (NOA) proudly announces its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in conjunction with a grand Silver Jubilee Celebration, marking a remarkable milestone in our organization’s journey. This special occasion honors 25 years of cultural preservation, community service, and collective achievement within the Newah diaspora in DMV area and across the United States. For a quarter century, NOA has worked tirelessly to promote Newah heritage, support community members, and create meaningful spaces for… Readmore
Nepal Sambat 1146 Celebration Commemorating Shankhadhar Sakhwa Venue: Eastern Middle School, 300 University Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Time: 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM Note: Admission fee of $35.00 per person, $30.00 for life members and students with ID and Online Purchase. Children under age ten are free. [wp_paypal button="buynow" name="Nepal Sambat 1146 Celebration Commemorating Shankhadhar Sakhwa)" amount="30" undefined_quantity="1"] Please click on the “Buy Now” button, and choose the credit card or PayPal for the payment. Online Ticket Sales has ended. Tickets are available at the door. See you there!! Nepal Sambat is an indigenous creation of its legend and… Readmore
Major attractions of the Yenya Punhi event: Kumari: The “Kumari” is a living goddess, symbolized by a young girl before puberty who embodies divine feminine energy. This tradition is a cornerstone of Nepal’s cultural heritage, reflecting the fusion of ancient religious beliefs and cultural customs. The Kumari is deeply respected by Nepalese people, and her blessings are sought during significant religious and social occasions. Many believe that her blessings bring prosperity and safeguard against harm. Experience the blessings of the living goddess Kumari at the Yenya Punhi festival. Lakhey: The “Lakhey” is depicted as a terrifying, red-faced entity during the… Readmore
Dear NOA Friends, Family and Community Members, Jwojolappa!! Namaste!! Newah Organization of America (NOA) is pleased to announce that a Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony is being organized in Washington DC Metropolitan area on Saturday, July 5, 2025. 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. NOA have been organizing a different Newah’s religious, cultural and ritual events to serve and facilitate our increase number of communities in the United States. NOA sponsors and organizes this event to provide families with… Readmore
NOA’s 24th Annual General Meeting & Life Member Appreciation [wp_paypal button="buynow" name="NOAs 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Life Member Appreciation" amount="25" undefined_quantity="1"] Date: Saturday May 24th, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Eastern Venue: Flower Hill Elementary School Address: 18425 Flower Hill Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Event Highlights Engaging Talk Sessions Delicious Refreshments & Dinner General Entry: Additional Guest of life member $25/Person, Kids 10 and under free [wp_paypal button="buynow" name="NOAs 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Life Member Appreciation" amount="25" undefined_quantity="1"] Readmore
Venue: Eastern Middle School, 300 University Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Note: Admission fee of $35.00 per person, $30.00 for life members and students with ID and Online Purchase. Children under age ten are free. [wp_paypal button="buynow" name="Nepal Sambat 1144 Celebration Commemorating Shankhadhar Sakhwa)" amount="30" undefined_quantity="1"] Please click on the “Buy Now” button, and choose the credit card or PayPal for the payment. Online Ticket Sales has ended. Tickets are available at the door. See you there!! Nepal Sambat is an indigenous creation of its legend and a unique calendar named after the country… Readmore
Major attractions of the Yenya Punhi event: Kumari: The “Kumari” is a living goddess, symbolized by a young girl before puberty who embodies divine feminine energy. This tradition is a cornerstone of Nepal’s cultural heritage, reflecting the fusion of ancient religious beliefs and cultural customs. The Kumari is deeply respected by Nepalese people, and her blessings are sought during significant religious and social occasions. Many believe that her blessings bring prosperity and safeguard against harm. Experience the blessings of the living goddess Kumari at the Yenya Punhi festival. Lakhey: The “Lakhey” is depicted as a terrifying, red-faced entity during the… Readmore
Dear NOA Friends, Family and Community Members, Jwojolappa!! Namaste!! Newah Organization of America (NOA) is pleased to announce that a Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony is being organized in Washington DC Metropolitan area on Saturday, July 13, 2024. 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. NOA have been organizing a different Newah’s religious, cultural and ritual events to serve and facilitate our increase number of communities in the United States. NOA sponsors and organizes this event to provide families with… Readmore
NOA’s 23nd Annual General Meeting and National Convention (AGM) [wp_paypal button="buynow" name="NOA 23rd Annual General Meeting and National Convention (AGM)" amount="30" undefined_quantity="1"] Date: Saturday May 25th, 2023 Venue: Eastern Middle School (Time-1:00 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern) 300 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Highlights Talk Session Newah Culture Presentation Live Cultural Programs Traditional Newah Samay Baji and Dinner General Entry: Online $30/Person, At Door: $35/Person, Kids 10 and under free [wp_paypal button="buynow" name="NOA 23rd Annual General Meeting and National Convention (AGM)" amount="30" undefined_quantity="1"] [gallery ids="4640,4635,4636,4638,4639,4641,4637"] Readmore
Venue: Eastern Middle School, 300 University Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Time: 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM Note: Admission fee of $35.00 per person, $30.00 for life members and students with ID and Online Purchase. Children under age ten are free. Please click on the “Buy Now” button, and choose the credit card or PayPal for the payment. Online Ticket Sales has ended. Tickets are available at the door. See you there!! Nepal Sambat is an indigenous creation of its legend and a unique calendar named after the country and is a symbol of Nepal’s glory, national unity and pride… Readmore
