Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA) is organizing its 28th Anniversary Celebration and Nepal Sambat 1140 on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the following venue and time:
Shady Grove Middle School
8100 Midcounty Highway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Time: 2 PM to 10 PM
NPPA is inviting all the community members of DC, Maryland and Virginia Area to celebrate this event. You can get a discount by making an online reservation today at
We have a great program for this event. Here are some highlights:
Chief Guest:
Delegate Harry Bhandari:
Harry Bhandari has lived the American Dream. Born in rural Nepal, his first job was as an English teacher, school textbook author, principal and lecturer in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Twelve years ago, he was invited to present a scholarly paper at George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia; his American journey started upon receiving his U.S. Citizenship. He attended Johns Hopkins University to continue his higher education and now teaches in the Baltimore City schools as well as served as adjunct faculty at Baltimore City Community College. Harry also served as national secretary of Young Democrats of America (YDA) Minority Caucus and board of director in district six democratic and civic association club. He also volunteered as president of Linover Community Association. He was appointed by Councilwoman Cathy Bevins to serve as a member of the Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC), and is a advocate for more bike lanes across the Baltimore. Harry is the recipient of 2017 Baltimore County Asian American Award. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. at Language, Literary, and Culture at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He believes that the full potential of our country lies in diversity. He and his wife have two children and reside in Baltimore County. He was elected to the Maryland House of Delegate in 2018 and has been Member of House since January 9, 2019. He has been actively involved in passing many important legislations for the State of Maryland.
Keynote Speaker
Professor Dr. Naresh Man Bajracharya
Reverend Naresh Man Bajracharya, Ph.D. is a distinguished Newah Buddhist scholar and practitioner from Kathmandu, Nepal. In both domains he has been recognized as the most accomplished and important leader of his generation. He is committed to his tradition’s revitalization as well as opening new avenues of scholarship describing and analyzing it, for which he has won several international recognitions. Dr. Bajracharya was chosen as the first Vice-Chancellor and CEO/University President of the Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal, which was established in 2014. Currently, Dr. Bajracharya is teaching at Holy Cross, Boston as Visiting Fulbright Lecturer after accepting a one-year appointment. In the past he also taught at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond for a year as Visiting Fulbright Lecturer.
Live Music Show and Main Artists:
Narendra Pyasi, Prajit Shrestha, Uttam Shrestha and Pramod Upadhyaya
This year NPPA proudly presents popular Nepali Singer Narendra “Pyasi”, who will be accompanied by musicians Prajit Shrestha, Uttam Shrestha, and Pramod Upadhyaya. They are all set to rock the stage to entertain you.
Besides, we will have several local talents who will perform dances and songs in the Cultural show.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
| Time Details | Program | |
| 2:00 PM – Onwards: | Guests’ Arrival & Registration | |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | » Ganesh Puja » Traditional Newah SAMAY BAJI Lunch Socializing and Networking |
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| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Inauguration and Welcome: | |
| Procession of Newah Jhanki with Lakhe and Dhime | ||
| American National Anthem | ||
| Nepali National Anthem | ||
| Welcome Speech by Mr. Raju Joshee, President – NPPA | ||
| Speech by Chief Guest: MD State Delegate Hon. Harry Bhandari | ||
| Speech by Keynote Speaker: Professor Dr. Naresh Man Bajracharya | ||
| Release Daboo Magazine: Daboo Team | ||
| Concluding Remarks by Mr. Manohar Shrestha, Vice President – NPPA | ||
| 5:00 – 8:00 PM | Cultural Program that includes:
Songs by Local Artists |
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| 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Traditional NEWAH BHWAYE (Sitting Dinner) | |
| 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM | DJ/Dances/Raffles |
The Executive Committee
Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA)
नेपा: पासा पुच: अमेरिकाय्
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