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Nepalese art on show
As part of promoting ‘Visit Nepal Year 1998’ in London, the British Museum in co-ordination with the Royal Nepalese Embassy, London and Ministry of Tourism, Nepal, are currently holding an exhibition of Nepalese art. This exhibition explores the traditional art and life of the Kathmandu valley.
The Nepalese art exhibition is the first such kind of Nepalese event ever held at the British Museum and the exhibition is taking place from March 2 and will continue until May 31, 1998.
The exhibition is supported by His Majesty's Government of Nepal, His Majesty's Government, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Royal Nepalese Embassy, London, and the Britain-Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Bright Sun Travel, The Colt Group Limited, Veedon Fleece Limited, The O'Hea Charitable Trust.
Yeti Celebration
Yeti, the Nepalese Association in UK hosted a function to celebrate Tribhuvan Jayanti and 48th National Democracy Day at Greenwich, London on 22nd February 1998. The function was followed by various culture programs.
The function was organised by Nepalese youth residing at South-West London. The credit goes to Mr. Durga Pandey, Mr. Pashupati Bhandari, Mr. Baljung Aryal, Mr. Omilal Gautam, Mr. Moti Raj Bhandari and all other friends.
The Royal Nepalese Ambassador His Excellency Dr. Singha B. Basnyat and HRH Princess Jotshana Basnyat was main guest on the occasion.
Activities of Yeti-Midlands and North UK
As per communiqué received from Manchester, following are their activities :
Nepal Himalayan Festival : Yeti Midlands and North are currently preparing for the second Nepal Himalayan Festival which is to be held in Manchester on May 1998. With the aim of exposing Nepal, its culture and history to the outside world, Yeti have managed to involve Royal Nepalese Embassy, London and Manchester City council for their support in making this festival a grand success.
Nepalese New Year : It has been decided to celebrate Nepalese New Year 2055 on 12th April 1998. Yeti Midlands and North UK openly invite everyone to celebrate the Nepalese New year at Hough End Centre.
Sixth AGM : The 6th AGM will be held on April 11 at venue to be announced.
Nepalese Language Classes : The classes are regularly conducted on every Saturday, now in it's fifth year, and at the Widdington Library to enhance British friends and Nepalese youths residing in UK.
Dance Workshop : Choreographer Andrea Young has been conducting dance workshop for the participants above 4 years of age from the past three months. The workshop is aimed to develop Nepali dances and health of the participants through the use of hand and limbs.
The workshop is conducted free of charge to increase the interest of British friends and Nepali youths in line with the preservation of Nepalese culture.
Nepal Kingdom Foundation Activities :
As per communiqué received from Nepal Kingdom Foundation, following are their activities :
Nepalese Buddhist Bihar : Lama Rimpoche is performing Buddhist service with prayers every morning in the Nepalese Buddhist Bihar, Reading. Those interested in the service are requested to contact Nepal Kingdom Foundation on Tel : 01734 500 255.
Lumbini Nepalese Buddha Dharma Society AGM
Lumbini Nepalese Buddha Dharma Society (UK) recently held it's first AGM at Southall, London under the chairmanship of Ven. Bhikkhu Seevali.
The society was formed in February 1997 and the AGM was attended by more than a hundred interested participants.
Nepal Support Society, UK
With the purpose of helping the needy people of Nepal and providing them support with basic facilities such as, schooling, helping with study costs, public amenities, drinking water, medicine, etc.. a new charity association called Nepal Support Society, UK was formed.
This was informed to our reporters by the chairman of the society, Mrs Nelia Ranamagar who would also like to request you to help this society achieve its goals by becoming a member.
Diabetes Centre Appeal
Mr. Chandra Sagar Lama and Mrs Pasang L. Tamang of Standard Tandoori Restaurant, Reading donated buffet meal for 350 guests at a fundraising events for the diabetes centre appeal organised West Berkshire Hospital Charity.
Nepalese dancing, and members of the 1st Battalion Gurkha Rifles entertained the guests. Mr. Lama donated the meal as a tribute to the late Rambahadur Tamang. The evening was a great success, raising over 5,800 pounds for the appeal.
