Oct. 2010, Year 7 Issue 10 - PDF Format

2010 Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) event highlights
Nepali School (June 26 – Aug 14, 2010):
The school was conducted in Seattle for the
first time and ran for six weeks. 20 students
(Anusha Shrestha, Amishi Stocker, Arvin
Shrestha, Abhilasha Khanal, Akanksha
Khanal, Arya Dahal, Esha Tilija, Ishan Hamal,
Ganga Biswa, Varun Khanal, Marbin
Shrestha, Neha Chetry, Nitesh Chetry, Niva
Shrestha, Nipesh Gurung, Nischal Tamang,
Roshani Siwakoti, Ashwin Dahal, Maya
Schwan and Sanjay Stocker) participated in
various classes. There were 4 volunteer
teachers (Kalpana Sharma, Prakash
Dhamala, Bandana Shrestha and Ruby
Shrestha) actively involved to make this event
very successful. By the end of the class, almost all the students were able to read and write Nepali alphabets, words and their names.
They were also proficient in singing National anthem of Nepal and learned some dances.
Om Bikram Bista Concert (Feb 20, 2010):
OBB has been a very familiar name to all the Nepali music lovers living around the globe for
the past 4 decades. He is the pioneer of pop
culture in Nepal. He was first person to record
Nepali songs with the aid of decent electronic
gadgets of the time. Within few years of his
early singing career, he got huge numbers
of fan followers and he was entitled ‘King of
pop’. Nepal Seattle Society was fortunate to
have OBB come and sing some of his lifetime
favorite songs among the crowd of 350 people.
The concert was reported to be one of the
biggest success admired by the in house audience and Mr Bista himself compared to his
other US cities performances. He was
accompanied by a local Nepali band called
Gorkhes in Black (GIB).
NSS is a Washington NonNon-profit 501 (c)(3) Organization
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2010 NSS Event Highlights
Sports:
There were many sporting events
held in Seattle and Portland during
2010 summer.
The volleyball tournament was
played among 4 teams (Gurkhe
team A, Gurkhe team B, Northwest
Sherpa team and White team) during annual NSS BBQ potluck picnic
of July 24, 2010 . The winner
‘White team’ represented the Nepal
Seattle Society and participated at
Northwest annual picnic in Portland,
Oregon on Sept 4, 2010. Among
the 4 teams (Nepal Seattle society
team, Portland team, Vancouver BC
team and guest team of Nepal Seattle Society), the Nepal Seattle
Society team was able to keep the
running trophy again this year.
A friendly soccer tournament was
held between the Seattle and Portland teams on August 28, 2010. The
Seattle team won over the Portland
Team 5 to 3. Chad Bhandari and
Bishwo Nath Sigdel scored 4 and 1
goals respectively for Seattle! Congratulations Seattle team!
National Braille Library, Nepal:
Nepal
The rose International Fund for
Children led by Robert Rose, long
time Bellevue Rotarian has established National Braille Library at
Tripureswor, Kathmandu, Nepal. To
support the blind & visually Impaired
kids in Nepal approximately 800
boxes of Braille books were packed
on August 22, 2010. There were
about 40 volunteers from different
communities in the state of WA along
with Rob’s wife Gina.
Prakash Dhamala, on behalf of Nepal
Seattle society participated onto the
volunteering activity. The books were
shipped free to Nepal with the
generous support of USPS. To date Rose International Fund has shipped over 1,800 boxes of
study materials to Nepal.
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President’s Message
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Nepal
Seattle Society (NSS), I extend my best wishes to you and your family
on this joyous festival season. The richness of our heritage and
cultural diversity is evident by festivals we celebrate during this
season - Vijaya Dashami, Tihar, Mha Puja, Chhaith Parba.
NSS welcomes those who have recently joined our community in the
state of Washington. The number of people of Nepali origin who have
migrated from Bhutan has significantly increased in recent times.
Adjusting to a new place and a very different lifestyle in the USA is a
challenge. We are always here to assist you for your smooth transition into the new society.
The current Executive Committee has been in office for about a year. During this time, we have
successfully completed a number of programs. Among them, the pilot project of Nepali
language classes has been a notable achievement. Volunteer teachers, Mrs. Bandana
Shrestha, Mrs. Kalpana Sharma, Mr. Prakash Dhamala and Mrs. Ruby Shrestha worked
tirelessly to develop the curriculum and conduct classes. Along with Nepali language teaching,
we incorporated story-telling, singing and dancing. Students were eager to learn and
challenged the teachers to meet their higher expectations. We recently launched our new
website and are receiving great feedback. The credit goes to our Web Development
Sub-committee led by NSS Vice President Mr. Sampurna Prajapati. Highlights of our other
programs are published in this newsletter. Please visit us on the web at www.nepalseattle.org
for upcoming events and updates.
Our society is becoming stronger with active participation of our community members. We
have met many of our objectives, but we have still more to achieve. We will focus on programs
which are in the interest of our growing community. As always your support is much needed.
We really appreciate your participation and welcome you to join hands with us in future also.
Again, we wish you good health, happiness and prosperity.
Shree Ram Dahal, President, Nepal Seattle Society
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Gazal
by Laxmi Adhikari, Seattle
अनयासै द
ु यो मुटु ितले साथ छोडे पछ
बगचा नै उजाड भयो पराई फूल गोडे पछ
#ववशताको भुम'रमा केवल याऽा साथी भयो
मेरो भ*नु के नै छ र वाचा व*धन तोडे पछ
नजानु िथयो गयौ ितमी मुटु मेरो द:ु खाएर
फका0उन स12दन म ितले 3दशा मोडे पछ
सजेक4 छौ अरे ितमी चुरा पोते िस*दरु ले
मेर5 भ*न पाउँ 3दन म पराई घुटो ओडे पछ
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प'रवत0न भाछौ अरे अ*तै नाता जोडे पछ
Gazal
by Ramesh Darpan
मेरो लास र ितॆो लगन एकै 3दन पछ0 होला
ितॆो िसउदो भन= 3दन मेरो िचता ज>छ होला |
ितॆो िचनो फूल 3टपी मेरो लासमा फिल3दनु
ज*मी ितॆो मलामी मेरो एकै 3दन पछ0 होला |
#बदाइ को 3दयो जलाई सAय सझी बािल3दनु
मेरो 3दयो िनभेपनी ितॆो 3दयो ब>छ होला |
फूलै फूलको फूल मा फू>ने सौभाCयको कुरा गथD
माटोमुनी पु'र3दयौ मेरो लास ग>छ होला |
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2010 NSS Event Highlights
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage
Month (May 2010):
With rich stories and cultures, the
Asian Pacific Islander community of
the Greater Puget Sound area gather
to celebrate the diverse community
and history within the United States.
In 1992, Congress designated the
month of May as Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate
the stories and history of the Asian
Pacific American community.
Nepal Seattle Society also participated at the API Heritage community
program on May 2, 2010 with couple
of traditional Nepali folk dances performed by the Namuna cultural group.
REWA (Oct 2010):
NSS had this 1st time opportunity to participate and
perform our Nepali cultural show in Benaroya Hall, Seattle in Oct. 8th,2010 where other groups of artist from
around different countries also had gathered to celebrate
the 25th Anniversary of REWA.
REWA is a non-profit, multi-ethnic organization that
promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership,
and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and their families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services. REWA advocates for
social justice, public policy changes, and equal access
to services while respecting cultural values and the right
to self-determination.
Namaste America Concert (July 2010):
The concert was held in Seattle on July 25, 2010. Guest artists (Anju Panta, Manojraj Siwakoti,
Jagadish Samal, Ranjana
Sharma, bindu Tamang, Asha
Karki and Himgep Tashi Lama)
from Nepal were brilliant to delight the crowd of approx 225
people in Seattle of the WA
state. During the concert, NSS
honored Mr. Deepak Bista, the
record holder, national Taekwondo player of Nepal, Gold
Medalist in the 8th, 9th, 10th
and 11th South Asian Games
with the token of appreciation.
The felicitation was dedicated to
the sports person who has given
special contribution in Nepali
Sports.
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2010 NSS Event Highlights
Nepali New Year 2067 Celebration:
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) celebrated Nepali New Year 2067 Bikram Sambat on April 17,
2010 by organizing a cultural event with the support of local artists. The aim was to promote
social harmony among the Nepali community members living here in the state of Washington.
New Year is also known as “Navavarsha” in Nepal. Nepal has its official calendar that begins
from the first day of the first month Baisakh. This very first day is observed as Nepali New Year
day, which usually falls on the second week of April in Gregorian calendar. People go for picnics, have get-togethers and celebrate the day socializing in various ways as this day is also a
national holiday.
Ilam Fire Relief Fundraise:
The picturesque and panoramic hillside city of Nepal, Ilam, caught fire on February 16, 2010.
On that tragic day, 17 houses burnt to ashes and 48 other businesses and families were directly affected. In order to provide relief to those effected, Nepal Seattle Society collected $931
in donations. Mr. Chhatra Karki, former Board of Director of NSS, coordinated the fundraising
effort and handover of funds.
NRN Town Hall Meeting:
The NRN (Non-resident Nepali Association aka NRN America) town hall meeting was held on
March 13, 2010 in Bellevue, WA. NRN works to promote the interest of the people of Nepali
origin all over the world. Members, friends and families from Seattle participated in the meeting
to interact and hear about the current programs undertaken by NRN.
Picnics:
Summer days in Washington State are always great – there are lots of activities to do around
the majestic beauty of the Evergreen State. The Nepal Seattle Society organized a summer
Jamghat picnic at the Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah, Washington on July 24, 2010.
There were several exciting events such as in house volleyball tournament, kids game, potluck
and BBQ.
The 9th 'Pacific Northwest Nepali Jamghat Picnic' was hosted by Nepali Association of Oregon
(NAO) on Saturday, September 4th 2010. It was a friendly annual event among Nepali communities from Vancouver BC, Washington, and Oregon. Approximately 70 from Washington State
went to Portland for the picnic program. The picnic encompassed several exciting events like
Dohari song competition led by Ms. Sita Gurung from Nepal Seattle Society. There was volleyball tournament and our very own Nepal Seattle Society was able to bag the running trophy.
Seattle City Council Meeting:
NSS Executive committee members (Shree Ram Dahal, Kiran Shrestha and Prakash
Dhamala) and Board of Director (Mrs. Pradeepta Upadhayay) participated in Seattle City
Council meeting on Sept 29, 2010 on behalf of the Nepali community in the region. NSS President Mr. Dahal shed some light on major challenges of immigrant community, both from Nepal
and Bhutan. Difficulties of adjustment to new environment and accessibility of information to
obtain job and social skill were high highlighted. Critical role played by agencies such as NonProfit Assistance Center in helping such communities build a strong foothold was also noted.
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2010 NSS Event Highlights
NSS Annual General Assembly:
The General Assembly of Nepal Seattle Society was recently held on September 12, 2010 at
the Bellevue Regional Library, Bellevue, WA among Nepal Seattle Society members, family
and friends. The NSS president Mr. Shree Ram Dahal welcomed everyone to the General
Assembly. The Opening session was followed by the General Secretary of NSS Mr. Kiran
Shrestha presenting the highlights of the year round successfully conducted program by the
NSS and he further shed some lights on upcoming program. The Vice President of NSS Mr.
Sampurna Prajapati presented the financial report of the NSS accomplished program. Mr.
Sampurna Prajapati showed different features of the newly updated Nepal Seattle Society
website to everyone. The floor was then open for the general discussion on ideas to make
Nepal Seattle Society a more inclusive organization - the pros and cons of changing the name
"Nepal Seattle Society", adding a slogan/tag-line and registering another name which would be
a "Doing Business As" (DBA) designation.
It was unanimously decided by the General Assembly that:
- We will keep the name "Nepal Seattle Society".
- We will add a slogan/tag-line to say that we include Nepal and friends of Nepal in Washington.
- We will register a DBA also.
After having some Q&A, the General Assembly was concluded by the NSS general secretary
Kiran Shrestha's remark of the vote of thanks to everyone.
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Greetings from NSS officials
समःत नेपालीहFको महान चाड दशG तथा ितहार को सुखद उपलआयमा
नेपाल िसयाटल समाज का सबै सदःय लगायात
नेपाल र नेपाली दव
ै ो भलो िचताउने सपूण0 जनसमुदाय समआय
ु क
काय0कार5 सिमित तथा 'बोड0 सदःय'
सदःय' को तफ0बाट हा3द0 क मंगलमय शुभकामना।
On the happy and auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dahsami and Deepawali
Executive Committee and the 'Board of Directors' of Nepal Seattle Society
sends the best and hearty wishes to all Nepali and well wishers of Nepal.
Thank you!
Officials for the year 2009 - 2011
Executive Committee
Mr. Shree Ram Dahal, President
Mr. Sampurna Prajapati, Vice President
Mr. Kiran Shrestha, General Secretary
Mrs. Bandana Shrestha, Treasurer
Mr. Bishwo Sigdel, Member
Mrs. Kalpana Sharma, Member
Mr. Krish Rizal, Member
Mrs. Mingma T. Sherpa, Member
Mr. Pasang Gelzen Sherpa, Member
Mr. Prakash Dhamala, Member
Mr. Puspa Man Shrestha, Member
Board Of Directors
Mr. Darshan Rauniyar
Mr. Dhan Pun
Mr. Kobid Dahal
Mr. Nawang Sherpa
Mr. Niraj Thapa
Mrs. Pradeepta Upadhyay
Mr. Prasoon Khanal
Mrs. Ruby Shrestha
Mr. Yadav Bhattarai
Legal Advisory
Ms. Kripa Upadhyay
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What is beauty?
By Ayusha Sanjel
When I was young I asked my grandmother if I was pretty or not and she said, “It’s not what's
on the outside but what's on the inside that makes a person beautiful”. I know we have heard
that a lot. But let’s face it, it is true. Start questioning your selves what beauty is, according to
Webster the word beauty is: a very attractive or seductive looking woman. But I believe beauty
is when we learn to be confident and love ourselves for who we are. For beauty is influenced at
times by media, we see those models in the ads, in magazines, the actresses in the movies
and we cannot help but compare ourselves to them, striving to look like them. But we should
remember we are not all the same we are unique, build differently. Beauty comes in every
shapes, sizes and colors. As you have probably heard before you have got to respect and love
yourself before you can feel good about yourself. Therefore one should not judge others on
what they look like but instead how they act like. Furthermore, the society puts a lot of pressure
on women to be admired; it focuses more on the external beauty. For instance even when you
are going shopping you look at the sizes zero, one, two, four and comparing your size will
make you feel fat. We visualize to ourselves if only I was skinny like her, if I had her hair, her
eyes but we have to learn to love our own skin and feel good even if you are a size twelve.
What size jeans you wear or what hairstyle you have doesn’t matter if you are happy. It is your
inner image that portrays who you are and describes you. So we have to be appreciative and
be thankful for what god gave us. For, it is beauty that captures your attention but personality
that captures your heart. So question yourself again what is the real meaning of beauty.
Nature
By Sarwesh Rauniyar
Nature is beautiful. It is full of living things and life. It has animals, plants and much more. The
rainforest is an example of nature at its best. Nature is an important thing to human race. People sometimes kill living animals to get rich. Now an example of that is some people kill elephants just because they want their ivory tusks because they want to get rich. That’s killing an
animal’s life! That is the wrong thing to do. Animals have homes like we do so we humans are
like animals because we have a lot in common. So I ask you to tell other people to not kill other
animals (if you know anyone). Thank you.
Sarwesh Rauniyar is a 4th Grader, aged 10.
Lali Gurans 2010 team
Editorial Board:
Prakash Dhamala
Shree Ram Dahal
Niraj Thapa
Layout design and compile:
Krishna Gurung
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Contact: Nepal Seattle Society (NSS)
PO Box 45633
Seattle, WA 98145
United States of America
E-mail: [email protected]
For upcoming NSS events, visit URL: http://www.nepalseattle.org
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Let’s Unite Together and Help Bring Change to Nepal
By Darshan Rauniyar, a Board Member of NSS ([email protected])
I took a flight from Delhi to Kathmandu in February 2010. I was, as always, and like many other
Nepalese living abroad, was feeling excited and nostalgic about this visit. The plane took off
and I was chatting with fellow travelers from France who were sitting next to me. An hour into
the flight into the pilot announced that we would be landing in 15minutes at the Tribhuvan
International Airport. I looked out the window with increasing excitement trying to capture the
descent on my video cam as I knew the scenery just before you land at the airport is
phenomenal. But quickly I began to get disappointed as I saw mountain slopes devoid of
greenery, deforestation, rivers and lakes without waters, our danda (hills) without vegetation.
The pollution making it very difficult to even get a glimpse of the Himalayan range.
We touched down and my eyes scanned the Himalayan range that was visible from the airport.
The weather was nice and bright with a little wind chill, as I stepped onto Nepalese soil I bent
down and touched our Matribhumi. I proceeded to Immigration, this time I had brought a photo
with me as I was going to apply for a tourist visa on my arrival. I was puzzled and perplexed at
the wait time to get to the visa, the wait was long, tedious and slow. I was thinking when would
Nepal change and what kind of impression we are making on new tourists. I submitted my
paperwork and visa fee, and had conversation with the immigration officer. I asked “Kasto
hunuhuncha? Desh ko ke haal khabar cha? He looked at my last name and said “Rauniyarji,
desh ko haal ahile think chaina tara yastai ta honi, aaba hamro desh dui barsa me think huncha”. I utterly responded “Maile Desh ko unati hamro jana andolan pachi ta chadai huncha
jasto lageko thiyo, tara aaba bidesh ma baseko manche, padhe lekheko and budhiman haru ko
jaruri cha, desh banaunu ma”. I could clearly see his was surprised and told me “Khoi desh ma
ta paisa pathaune kaam ta Nepali haru Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Dubai bata dherai chaan. America
ma basne haru le ta dherai paisa pathayeko lagdaina”. I took my passport and thanked him
and headed to claim my luggage and proceeded out of the airport.
Upon my arrival, I was quickly surrounded by our brother taxi drivers who were eager to take
me to my destination. I asked how was their business and one dai responded “Tel ko bhau
dherai bhai sakya dai, ke garne, manche haru pauna garho cha..desh ko gati thik chaina”. I
saw my cousin waiting to pick me up and told the taxi driver “lata pheri bhetaula”. I was
delighted to see my cousins and relatives. We drove to our home.
I was in Kathmandu for 6 days; this time was a short visit. I settled in my room and my cousins
were telling me “Darshan dai, ahile bijuli chaina ani pachi matra auncha”. I uttered, “Kehi
chaina, yasto kaha pauncha ra America ma, malai ta ramro lagcha”. My cousins were all
surprised to hear this particular line.
I went about my daily chores of meeting and greeting friends and family members. I was disheartened to hear the stories in Nepal. People talked about their frustrations in getting basic
amenities and rise in rampant corruption, no government leadership in maintaining law and
order, extortions, murder, kidnapping, killings, threats, bandhs on and on . I was saddened as I
heard these stories again and again. Only Nepalese people know what they are going thru and
how they are living in this dire situation. Nepal is having brain drain problems with everyone
wanting to leave this beautiful country. One cannot walk past 8PM as all the shopping
complexes and malls close before and streets are deserted with no lights. You do not even see
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those cows that used to roam the street and stray dogs that used to chase people and monkeys running around house to house. Even animal have taken shelter. What has happened to
our country? When I was growing up they all were our friends – people, animal, birds etc.
I remember one incident of a gun fire in Battisputali that someone has been shot. This became
BIG news in Nepal and you see people were flocking to Bir hospital to see the perpetrator and
people were wondering where the gun came from. People were puzzled and shocked to hear
news about the gun shot. This was Nepal back then and now gun shots are a daily affair and
make the headlines every day.
Indeed, Nepal has gone through some challenging times, ruled by 240 yrs of Rana and Shah
Dynasties. After a long struggle and Jana Andolan I, we brought democracy in 1990s and jubilant Nepalese celebrated the birth of a new era. It was then that the Nepalese people were
faced with the problem of what truly is democracy, how to exercise it and what are their rights.
Then came the 20+ new and different political parties all had their own demands - Congress
party, UML, Joint Govt, King Gyanendra’s rule, Maoist and most recently a joint govt comprised of 24 parties. People gave another opportunity to the King by giving him the benifit of
the doubt and celebrated with fireworks and lightning “diya” at the mandir. Only if the King had
recognized that by giving up his self interest, Nepalese people would have given him a second
chance. Nepal again went from prospering to centralizing of power and old political faces were
seen at stage. This led to joining of all parties with one voice dubbed as Jana Andolan II, Gyanendra was forced to leave the throne and with Jana Andolan II paved a way for national
constituent assembly election where the Maoist party won with a majority. Many people were
surprised by the Maoist victory when they won seats in the heart of the Kathmandu valley as
well as seats held by famous political leaders from different parties. Nepal again was seeing a
change by bringing the Maoist party to mainstream political party. Now with coming to power,
Nepalese people hoped that there would be a chance to bring peace, security and prosperity in
Nepal. This was a testament of the people giving a chance to new faces and new political
party. This time it did not last long, only to be marred by the disagreements with the Chief of
Nepal Army. He resigned and since then Nepal has been pulled down with centrifugal unforeseen forces that we are still witnessing today.
What happened to our country? A lot of people say “yo desh ma sati ko sraap lage ko cha”.
Nepal once stood as a peaceful nation, declared by many UN countries, and regarded as
“Switzerland of Asia” now finding itself at the bottom of every major economic, political, social
and justice issues. Corruption, blatant disregard for human rights, no law and order, pollution,
deforestation, bandh, murder, killings, extortions, forceful evacuations, the list goes on and on.
The people of Nepal who had never heard gun shots are carrying guns and pistols.
Give Back
We NRN enjoy a very settled, secured, comfortable, life. Most of us have worked very hard to
get where we are today. It was not given to us; we had to earn it. I personally see Nepal going
through a tumultuous phase for the last 20yrs. Nepal is crying aloud for help from its fellow
citizens to bring change and not to ignore their motherland. Do not forget we all grew up there
and we are Nepalese at heart. This time I really felt when I was leaving that now “I have a
mission to do something and save Nepal”. We the Non-Resident-Nepalese not only have the
responsibility to unite but to start the discussion on how to bring a change. Without us, Nepal is
sliding into darkness and the country is calling each and every one of us for help. I know, in my
heart, all of us love Nepal and given an opportunity will aspire to go back and live there. Let us
all think about our Country’s situation and devote part of our time in brain storming to provide
the Nepalese people with a government that is by the people and for the people. I would like to
end by quoting President John F Kennedy “Think what you can do for your country not what
the country can do for you”. Nepal has given a lot for us and now it is our turn to give back to
Nepal!
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Pariwartan
by Krish Rizal
#बरह5को सारङ5ले गीत गाउँ न 3कन छाNयो
एउटै नाता एकै रगत 3कन आज टाढा ब*यो |
अधेर5 को जुन आज 3करण #बनै छ>ली गयो
सुशेलीको बतासले 1ज*दगी नै उजाड भयो |
सँगष0को पाइला आज बNदै 3कन रोक4 रQो
हासो आसु रोदन आज मन िभऽ को घाऊ भयो |
नयनFपी आँखाबाट थोपा 3कन सागर ब*यो
एउटै कोख एकै काख 3कन आज छुSटै गिनयो |
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Congratulations!
Jyotsana Rana – Appointed Honorary Public Relations Representative for Seattle by Tourism
Board of Nepal
New Borns:
Anuva Isabella Shrestha – daughter of Naveen & Sanjina Shrestha
Nivan Thapa – son of Diwakar & Pooja Thapa
Ava Khanal – daughter of Tirtha & Aparna Khanal
Matina Surana – daughter of Rajesh & Sabina Surana
Neil Mani Khanal – son of Prasoon Khanal & Purnima Sharma
Sanaya Khadka – daughter of Rajdeep & Sabi Khadka
Avaani Khanal – daughter of Bhusan & Monica Khanal
Alisha – daughter of Bina Bogati & Parmjit Singh
Saisa Sharma – daughter of Poshan Sharma & Aditi Poudyal
Prabesh Adhikari – son of Raju and Sharmila Adhikari
* Congratulations to all others who we missed in this list.
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