Press Release: 2024 NPPA Patrons & Life Member Honor Program and World Newah Day
Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA) continued the tradition of honoring its Patrons & Life Members and celebrating World Newah Day, on Saturday, March 30, 2024, amidst a banquet and entertainment program at Tandoori Nights, Virginia, USA. About 200 Patrons, Life Members, and guests attended the event. The program started with a traditional Newah Dhimay procession, led by the Executive Committee members. Following the Procession, the National anthems of the United States and Nepal were played.
6th NPPA Youth Networking & Motivation Event Press Release
Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA) conducted its sixth Youth Networking and Motivation Event on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the City of Fairfax Library, Virginia. NPPA General Secretary Mr. Suman Tuladhar initiated the event after a light refreshment. NPPA President Mr. Manohar Shrestha welcomed the participants and the panelists, and also highlighted the objectives of the event. Mr. Shrestha thanked the panelists for finding time despite their busy schedule and requested them to introduce themselves. Five panelists responded to various questions/concerns asked/raised by the student participants and parents.
Sa Paru & Summer Picnic Press Release
Dear NPPA Patrons, Life Members, and Community Members, Jwajalapa, Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA) observed this year’s Sa Paru and annual summer picnic on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Wheaton Regional Park, Silver Spring, Maryland. Sa Paru is a unique festival celebrated mostly by the Newahs (but not limited to) in Nepal. This festival is observed on the first lunar day of Gunlaga Bhadra (August/September) month. This festival started in the medieval era and was observed as a tantric ritual to pay homage to Yamaraj (यमराज), the lord of death in Hinduism. However, it is now observed in the memory of departed family member(s) and to celebrate their lives.