Oct. 2003, Year 2 Issue 4 - PDF Format

L ALI G URANS
N E W SLE TT ER
OF
N E PA L S E AT T L E S O C IE T Y
Rhododendron — National Flower of Nepal
State Flower of Washington, USA
HAPPY VIJAYA DASHAMI
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
NSS News
2
Nepali Essay 1
4
Chitwan Jungle Lodge
6
Nepali Poem
8
Nepali Essay 2
11
NSS Membership Form
10
Upcoming Events
13
Nepali Muktak
14
(2003 - 2005 AD)
Executive Committee :
President- Ravi Rana
V. President- Sita Gurung
Gen.Secretary- AC Sherpa
Treasurer- Sachin Pardhan
Exe. MembersSampurna Prajapati,
Madhu Dahal,
Shanti Thapa,
Anna Hauksdottir,
Madan Shrestha,
Kumar Shrestha,
Mamta Singh
Board Of Directors :
Mr. Bijit Giri
Mr. Karma Sherpa
Mrs. Lily Lammele
Mr. Shree Ram Dahal
Mr. Tirtha Khanal
Mr. Atul Regmi
Mr. Nil Bahadur Tilija
Year 2, Issue 4 (Oct 2003)
AND
D I PA W A L I 2 0 6 0 !
Hearty felicitations for the happiness, prosperity, good health and long life to
everyone from NSS !
MESSAGE
FROM
NSS PRESIDENT
Dear all,
Namaste !
On this auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami I wish every household is blessed
by Goddess Durga Bhawani. I also wish the holiday period brings prosperity, success and happiness to all of us. This is the time where we all join in together to
bring harmony and enjoyment. We look forward to a very prosperous year ahead.
During this holiday we should keep in our hearts all of our families that are in
Nepal. In times of unrest in Nepal, all of us who are fortunate enough to be in the
USA, let us all wish the best and pray for peace back home.
I invite each and everyone of you to enjoy the programs hosted by NSS and my heartfelt gratitude to all
that put their precious time and energy to organize the events that we can all enjoy.
♦
Email address: [email protected]
Website address: http://www.nepalseattle.org
NSS NEWS
♦ June 15th, 2003: NSS Executive Committee Election
Compiled by Krishna Gurung <[email protected]>
♦ April 26, 2003: Nepali New Year 2060 celebration party
NSS election 2003 committee held election for the post of NSS
President which was contested by 2 candidates. The poll result
declared Mr. Ravi Rana as the new NSS President. The other
positions were elected uncontested. The new NSS executive
committee members for 2003-2005 term are:
Ravi Rana (President), Sita Gurung (Vice President), AC Sherpa
(General Secretary), Sachin Pardhan (Treasurer), Sampurna
Prajapati (Member), Madhu Dahal (Member), Shanti Thapa
(Member), Anna Hauksdottir (Member), Madan Shrestha
(Member), Kumar Shrestha (Member) and Mamta Singh
(Member).
The Nepali New Year 2060 celebration party was one of the biggest
event in NSS history. About 300 guests from Washington State,
Portland and as far as Idaho attended the party . For the first time
ever, NSS invited internationally renowned Nepali artists Prem Raja
Mahat (Nepali folk singer living in Baltimore), Saranga
Shrestha(Nepali movie actress and dancer living in Baltimore),
Mamta Dipbim (Nepali pop singer living in San Jose), Sunil Uprety
(Nepali pop singer and musician living in Baltimore), and Raj
Kapoor Ranapaheli (Nepali dance director and musician living in
New York). They were joined by our talented local artists: Parvati
Brown, Lily Tamang Laemmle, Selista Nyachhyon, Sita Gurung,
Kiran Shrestha, Sunil Joshi, Bhusan Khanal and Krishna Gurung in
the dazzling entertainment night!
Congratulations to the new Executive committee! NSS would like
to thank following ex- B.O.D and executive members for their
hard work, contribution and great improvements over the past 2
years term: Ex- Board of Directors: Bijit Giri, Mukund
Uapadhaya, Krishna Gurung, Nawang K. Sherpa and Naryan
Khadka Ex- Executive Members: Tirtha Khanal, Sangita Ranjit,
Nabin Khanal, Shamir Pyakurel, Lopsang Sherpa, Nima Sherpa,
Sita Gurung, Shree Ram Dahal, Tshering Lama
♦ Aug 16, 2003: Nominations of New Board of Directors
NSS Executive Members nominated the following Board of
Directors for a period of two years: Mr. Bijit Giri, Mr. Karma
Sherpa, Lily Tamang Lammele, Mr. Shree Ram Dahal, Mr. Tirtha
Khanal, Mr. Atul Regmi and Mr. Nil Bahadur Tilija.
Contratulations!
NSS would like to thank Mr. Bijit Giri for succesfully acquiring
approval by Federal Government 501c3 tax rebate for NSS.
♦ Aug 31, 2003: 2nd Northwest Nepali Summer Picnic
Folk legend Prem Raja Mahat
playing Sarangi
Dancing queen Saranga
Shrestha
All the members of the New year 2060 party organizing committee
and other volunteers deserve our great appreciation for their job
well done. Special thank goes to Mohan Gurung and family,
Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant family, Krishna Gurung, Tirtha
Khanal, Shanti Thapa, Sushil Bogati and family, Hum BK, New Delhi
Restaurant family, AC Sherpa and Dawa Sherpa for volunteering to
help and host the 5 guest artists from outside Washington.
NSS deeply appreciate following individuals who made their kind
donations to balance the huge cost of hosting the event:
- Tirtha Khanal($300.00), Jeetendra Shrestha($50.00), Sangeeta
Ranjit($15.00), Ram Sharma($300.00), Bina Bogati($100.00),
Krishna Gurung($500.00), Madhu Dahal($100.00), Shree Ram
Dahal($100.00), Mohan Gurung($200.00), Bijit Giri($200.00), AC
Sherpa($300.00), Samir Pyakurel($24.00), Nabin Khanal($50.00),
Sita Gurung($100.00) and Tak Bahadur Gurung($60.00).
Email address: [email protected]
Seattle hosted this year's Northwest Nepali picnic where more
than 150 guests from Seattle area, Portland, Vancouver and
Idaho attended. The picnic started with an exciting soccer match
between Portland and Seattle soccer team which Seattle won.
Congratulations to the Seattle team. After the game, guests
enjoyed BBQ, Nepali food prepared by Seattle residents, beach
volleyball and lots of fun in
Lake Sammamish State
Park. The picnic ended
with Nepali folk dohori,
Antakchari and floor
dance.
Speical thanks goes to the
organizing committee
members: A.C.Sherpa,
Madhu Dahal, Samir
Pyakurel, Shree Ram
Dahal, Sabin Pradhan,
Bhusan Khanal, Madan
Shrestha, Tirtha Khanal,
Ravi Rana, Hom BK, Amod
Karki, Nabin Khanal,
Madhu Dahal,Sunil Joshi,
Krishna Gurung, Sita
Gurung, Sampurna
Parjapati and Pasang
Sherpa. ♦
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EASSAY FROM
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KISHORI RANA
Website address: http://www.nepalseattle.org
HAPPY VIJAYA DASHAMI AND DEEPAWALI 2060 !
Welcome to all
NEW DELHI RESTAURANT
— “HOUSE OF EXOTIC INDIAN FOOD”
Location: 14561 Bothell Way NE
Seattle, WA 98155
Tel:
(206) 440-0321
Open: 7 days a week *** 11 AM– 3 PM lunch
*** 3 PM -10 PM dinner
Wishing you all the best !
Sincerely, Hum Bahadur BK
Email address: [email protected]
Website address: http://www.nepalseattle.org
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CHITWAN JUNGLE LODGE
By Amod Karki
Chitwan Jungle Lodge, as its name suggests, is located on the eastern side of the Royal Chitwan National Park, a World Heritage Site, in
the famous district of Chitwan. For the past 19 years, since its establishment, it has been engaged in providing jungle excursions and related activities to tourists, wildlife experts, ornithologists and others.
It is commonly believed that the word Chitwan in Nepali is derived from the Sanskrit word "Chitrawan" which means picture forest. Since
then, Chitwan has been associated with the forest. One can find various ethnic groups of people living in the region including the indigenous tribal people of the Chitwan valley known as the Tharus and the Darais.
The Royal Chitwan National Park was established in 1973. The Park is located approximately 175 kms south west of Kathmandu and covers a total area of 967 sq.kms. The Siwalik range forms the southern boundary of Chitwan valley. The Narayani River forms the western
boundary of the Royal Chitwan National Park and the Rapti rivers forms almost the entire northern boundary of the park. The eastern
boundary borders the Parsa National Park.
The vegetation of the park can be broadly divided into the sal forests, the riverine forests and the grass lands. The temperature of the region ranges from a minimum of 9 degree celsius in the winter to a maximum of 38 degrees in the summer months. The monsoons occur
from mid June to mid September and hence the humidity in this region is high during those months. The best months to visit the park are
from October to December and from February to April.
The park is famous for its abundance of flora and fauna including many rare herbs and medicinal plants. The most famous animal one can
see here is the one horned rhino. Other animals include leopards, sloth bear, four different kinds of deer, gaur, crocodiles of both gharial
and the marsh mugger plus the ever elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. The park is also home to 450 species of birds including the giant hornbill,
lesser florican and the Paradise Flycatcher.
Chitwan Jungle Lodge is situated in the least disturbed part of the National Park, in the eastern side across the Rapti River. The lodge consists of traditional huts scattered around a common area thus blending perfectly with the tall Sal trees and natural surroundings.
All the rooms are built with natural materials in the traditional Tharu
style with attached bath and solar powered hot water. The rooms
are attractively furnished with natural materials to provide for comfortable stay. It had an attractively designed traditional conical
thatch roofed dining hall, and a well stocked open air bar serving a
variety of drinks and liquors.
The activities offered at the lodge are designed to provide fun and
adventure and a great change to see the great variety of flora and
fauna of the park. The trained Naturalists are very knowledgeable in
the area and are there to guide you along your adventures.
Some of the jungle activities include Elephant Safaris, Canoeing
(from October till mid-March), Bird Watching, Nature/Jungle Walk,
Jungle Drive, Elephant Briefing, Elephant Bathing, Tharu Village
Visit, Visit to Observation Towers, Slide Shows etc.
You also get a chance to see the elephants sleeping in their stables and the gharial crocodiles in the crocodile lake near the lodge. Three
observation towers in different locations of the park give you a good view of a variety of animals and birds in the wild.
Those interested to travel to Nepal and visit Chitwan Jungle Lodge - please contact me. Thank you.
♦
Email address: [email protected]
Website address: http://www.nepalseattle.org
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HAPPY DASHAIN AND TIHAR 2060 !
Welcome to Himalayan
S. Restaurant
— the Taste of Shangri-La !
* Under new management *
We are pleased to introduce our delicious food from ‘top of the world’. We serve
cuisine from Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.
Open time:
Mon– Fri : 10 AM — 10 PM
Sat : 12 PM — 10 PM
(includes regular Lunch Buffet)
(includes SUPER Saturday Lunch Buffet)
*** INTRODUCING FAMOUS FOOD ‘GYAKOK’ - THE HOT POT
*** Pure Nepali Food
*** Please contact us for Dhedo
& Gundruk
Location:
4214 University way NE, Seattle WA, 98105 (Parking available at back)
Tel. (206) 633-2100
Fax. (206) 633-6224
Email: [email protected]
Please remember us for Dine in, Take out or Catering service ! Thank you.
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UPCOMING NSS
EVENTS
♦ Summer 2004: NSS Summer Picnic
For details about the summer picnic venue and exact date, please check our website http://www.nepalseattle.org !
♦ Sep 2004: 3rd Northwest Nepali Picnic in
Portland
The 3rd Norhwest Joint Nepali picnic is expected to be held in
Portland as planned. The 2nd joint picnic was held in Seattle. More
than 150 people from Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, BC got
together here in Seattle. For details regarding the 3rd joint picnic
venue and exact date, please check Nepalese Association of
Oregon’s website at “http://www.nepaloregon.org” . NSS encourage
everyone to join in the picnic and have fun!
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-To establish network among Nepali organizations in different states.
-To help people in Nepal during natural calamities.
However, without financial support, we can not go on very long. Therefore, please help NSS with your kind donations. Thank you.
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