Dear NPPA Patrons and Life Members, Jwajalapa – Namaste!

Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA) cordially invites you and your family to join the celebration of Nepal Sambat 1142 Mha Pooja (worship of inner-self) – also known as “BHINTUNA” (Good Wishes) and NPPA’s 30^th anniversary. It is a unique cultural event of the Newah people of Nepal. Following is the details of celebration:

Date & Time:   Saturday, November 13, 2021 (3:00 PM to 10:00 PM)

Venue:            Shady Grove Middle School

Address:         8100 Midcounty Highway, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

REGISTRATION:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event is exclusively for the NPPA Patrons and Life Members, and the tickets will be available online only. For the safely of all the participants, only 200 tickets will be available on the first come first served basis. Please register online by visiting www.nppa-usa.org and secure your seat.

 

Individual (11 years and older): $35 per person – online only Children 10 years or below:      FREE

 Registration fee includes the entire program – Samay Bajee (lunch), traditional Newah “Bhwaye” (dinner), and live cultural Program. “DABOO” Magazine will be distributed to the Patrons, Life Members, and advertisement providers.

We would like to make this event safe for everyone. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccination is required to participate in this event. We request you to use a mask most of the time (except during the time of Samay Bajee and Bhwaye.)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE):

03:00 PM – Onwards    Arrival & Check-in

03:30 PM – 04:00 PM   Ganesh Pooja / Traditional NEWAH SAMAY BAJEE Lunch /

Socializing and Networking

04:30 PM – 05:00 PM   Bhintuna Procession & Opening Ceremony

05:00 PM – 08:00 PM   Live Cultural Program & Award Ceremony

  08:00 PM – 10:00 PM   Traditional NEWAH BHWAYE (Dinner)

Let’s congregate to celebrate Nepal Sambat 1142 Bhintuna and NPPA’s 30^th Anniversary in a special way! We sincerely hope that you will be able to attend the program.

 

Subhay and best regards,

The Executive Committee

Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA)

नेपा: पासा पुच: अमेरिकाय्

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