September 2008 Archive: Nepali Events in NYC & USA
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New Nepal: Justice, Equality and Prosperity, September 27
An interaction with Right Honorable Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, “Prachanda”

This event will be conducted in Nepali and will feature a speech by the Prime Minister followed by Questions & Answers with the public

Where?
The Chian Federation
44-01 Broadway (Broadway @ 44th Street), Astoria, Queens, New York
When?
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
1:30 pm (Seating must be completed by 2:00 pm for security reasons)
How to get there?
“G” or “R” Subway to “46th Street” Station
Cost?
Donations will be accepted to cover for the basic costs
Questions?
Organized jointly by Nepalese Organizations in New York:
1. Adhikaar (President, Luna Ranjit, Ph. 917-656-7442)
2. Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal (President, Anil Shahi, Ph. 917-670-1057)
3. Association of Nepali Terain in America (President, NY Chapter, Ritesh Chaudhary, 201-233-3812)
4. America Nepal Friendship Society (President, Muna Belbase)
5. Federation of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal in America (President, Karma Gyaljen, Ph. 917-535-5505)
6. Nepal American Society of Oppressed (President, Kamal Biswokarma)
7. Nepalese Democratic Youth Council , USA (President, Pramod Sitaula, Ph. 917-683-9760)
8. United Nepalese Democratic Forum (President, Tek Gurung, Ph. 917-291-8901)

A MAOIST VISION FOR A NEW NEPAL, September 26
A public talk by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda (‘The Fierce One’), the first democratically elected Maoist Prime Minister of Nepal, the World’s Youngest Democratic Republic!

Friday, September 26, 2008 | 6PM - 8PM
Tishman Auditorium, Alvin Johnson/J.M. Kaplan Hall, 66 West 12th Street
Remarks by Andrew Arato, Dorothy Hart Hirshon Professor of Political & Social Theory, The New School
Q&A session moderated by Kul Gautam, Senior Fellow, India China Institute

Admission is free and open to the public. Limited seating on a first come basis, seating must be completed by 5:45PM

Co-sponsored by: Alliance for Democracy and Human Rights in Nepal | American Nepal Friendship
Society | Association of Nepali Tarain in America | Federation of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal in America | United Nepalese Democratic Forum | Adhikaar | Nepalese Americas Council | Friends of Nepal- New Jersey |
In Conversation (a podcast on www.Samudaya.org)
For more details and directions: www.NewSchool.edu/ICI

1st Public Address in NYC by Nepali PM Prachanda, September 24

Asia Society cordially invites you to the First Public Address in the U.S. by His Excellency Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" Prime Minister, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Challenges for Enduring Peace and Democracy

Moderating: Tamrat Samuel
Deputy Director, Asia and the Pacific Division, Department of Political Affairs, United Nations

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
8:00 - 8:30 AM: Registration & Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 AM: Program
Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York City, NY 10021 | 212-288-6400

Blood Donation Drive, September 25


Dear Friends,

Kirat Yakthum Chumlung is organizing blood donation program in association with American red Cross Society at the following date and venue. We request and encourage to participate in this life saving event to all Nepalese living around Greater New York Area.
Venue: The Chian Federation, 44 - 01 Broadway (@ 44th Street), Astoria, NY 11103
Venue Phone: 718-204-2550
Subway: G, R, or V local to “46th Street Station”
Date: September 25, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm-7:00 pm
Contact: Munindra Nembang, 347-592-9564
Kirat Yakthum Chumlung, USA

THE JACKSON HEIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL, September 18-21

September 18-21
The Eagle Theater
73-07 37th Road
between Broadway & Roosevelt
For more Information, please contact Bryan Pu-Folkes at info@jhfff.org or 718-393-7711
http://www.jhfff.org

THE JACKSON HEIGHTS KIDS FILM FESTIVAL, September 21

Sunday, September 21
Screening: 10:30 A.M
The Eagle Theater
73-07 37th Road
For more Information, please contact Bryan Pu-Folkes at info@jhfff.org or 718-393-7711
http://www.jhfff.org

NEW YORK NEPALI POETRY FESTIVAL, September 14

N & J Entertainment Inc. USA, on its Third Anniversary presents New York Nepali Poetry Festival on September 14, 2008, on Sunday, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Satya Narayan Temple. Interested participating poets and poetesses are requested to register their names for the competition before 13th September, 2008. Non-participating poets and poetesses are also encouraged to read their poems during the Poetry Festival.

The participants from other states of the USA are also requested to take part in both competitive and non-competitive fields. If there is any writer or singer who is interested to release a Book or CD are also welcome. Please send your notification.

The titles of the Poems for the competition are:

1. Buddha timile pheri Nepalma janma linu parchha (Buddha, you have to born again in Nepal) or
2. Malai mero Sagarmatha pyaro lagchha (I love my Sagarmatha/Mount Everest/Himalaya)
For the non-competitor poets and poetesses, the poem should be on any National Festival of Nepal.

The reading of the poem must be in Nepali Language.

The Children (Bal Kabi/Kabiyatri) are encouraged to take part in the competition. They are allowed to read their poems either in Nepali or English. The title of the poem for the Children are:

My Nation, Nepal or My Friend or My School

The winners will be distributed prizes.

For information: nandjentertainmentusa@yahoo.com
nypoetryfestival@yahoo.com
RSVP: 718-690-3769

Venue: Satya Narayan Temple, 2nd Floor.
75-15, Woodside Avenue, Elmhurst, NY- 11373
Organizer: N & J Entertainment Inc. USA, Queens, New York

Adhikaar 3rd Annual fundraising Event, September 13

Honoring Nani Bhandari, Social Activist & Philanthropist Sapna Pandya, Director of Programs, South Asian Health Initiative

When: September 13, 2008
6:30pm - 10:30pm

Where: CUE Art Foundation
511 W. 25th Street, New York, NY (Nearest subways: E, 1 to 23rd Street - exit at 25th Street)

Theater, dance, poems, and spoken words performances by:
Sahadev Poudel
Amy T. Paul
DJ Deepu Gowda
Adhikaar members

Food, drinks, music, and dancing!!

It is a free event, but please come prepared to make tax-deductible Contribution to support Adhikaar's work.

RSVP: 718-937-1117 or adhikaar.events@gmail.com

If you cannot join us, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution.
For more information, please visit: www.adhikaar.org

3rd Annual Jackson Heights Film & Food Festival, September 13

TASTE OF JACKSON HEIGHTS
Saturday, September 13, Noon-4
The Garden School Courtyard
33-16 79th Street, between 34th Ave. & Northern Blvd.

The Taste of Jackson Heights brings you flavors from around the neighborhood and the world. Sample small plates from the best Indian, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Cuban, Greek, Italian, Latin American restaurants and more: Al Namat Restaurant, 37-03 74th Street
Armondo’s, 74-27 37th Avenue
Cannelle Patisserie, 75-59 31st Avenue
Espresso 77, 35-57 77th Street

Jackson Diner, 37-47 74th Street
Jardi, 86-08 Northern Blvd.
Kabab King, 73-01 37th Road
La Fusta, 80-32 Baxter Avenue
Legends, 71-04 35th Avenue
Lety's, 77-07 37th Avenue
Limoncello, 40-39 82nd Street
Mojitos, 52-20 Roosevelt Avenue
Novo, 78-23 37th Avenue
Plaka, 75-61 31st Avenue
Raj Bhog, 72-27 37th Avenue
Raja Sweet, 72-31 37th Avenue
Thakali, 37th Avenue
Tomo Japanese restaurant, 86-12 37th Avenue
Sammy's Vendor at Broadway and 73rd Street
Uncle Peter's, 83-15 Northern Blvd.

THE JACKSON HEIGHTS FILM AND FOOD FESTIVAL is a program of the Community Journal, a non-profit organization in Jackson Heights. The goal of the Festival is to fortify Jackson Heights and Western Queens’ neighborhoods as a significant destination to enjoy quality films, arts and culture. In doing so, the festival aims to build bridges between cultures by celebrating the diversity of our neighborhoods and by strengthening the economy and vitality of our localities.

For more Information, please contact Bryan Pu-Folkes at info@jhfff.org or 718-393-7711
http://www.jhfff.org

An Evening With The Legend RajaRam Poudel, September 7

Event: Team 8848 presents "An Evening With The Legend RajaRam Poudel." Special guest apperance by Prem Raja Mahat, Ratan Subedi, Rachana Singh, Rabi Lamichhane, Narayan Tripathi, Srijan Tamrakar, Karna Das, Raju Lama (The Angels), and DJ Kapil. Enjoy the great music, comedy, drama, DJ, and food.
Date: Sept 7th, 2008
Venue: St. Joseph Parish, 8420 Belair Rd, MD 21236
Time: 6 pm sharp

Please contact the following for details :
Rajaram Poudyal - 703-725-0349
Rajesh Shrestha - 703-999-6477
Prema Raja Mahat - 410-916-4237
Shreejan Tamrakar - 917-345-6330
Sanjeep Pradhan - 646-934-0581
Rabi Lamichhane - 443-742-1524
Raju Lama - 443-600-0580
Gautam Dahal - 410-908-8744
DJ Kapil - 410-303-9995

Free Immigration Consultation, September 7

नेपाली जन सम्पर्क समिति न्यूयोर्क च्याप्टर अन्तरगत नेपाली समुदायमाझ बिभिन्न सामाजिक कार्यहरु गर्दै आएको कुरा यहाहरु सबैलाई अबगत भएकै कुरा हो । यसै सिलसिलामा यहि आउदो सेप्टेम्बर ७ तारिखका दिन नेपाली समुदायका बरिष्ठ कानुनबिद बिनोद रोकाबाट बर्तमान अद्यागमन बिषयसंग सम्बन्धित सरोकारको बिषयमा जानकारी एबम प्रश्न उत्तर कार्यक्रम तय गरिएको जानकारी गराउछौं ।
यहाहरुसंग सम्बन्धित कुनै पनि ईमिग्रेशन प्रश्न तथा समस्या छन्‌
भने उक्त अबसरमा उपीस्थत भई नि:शुल्क मौकाको फाईदा लिन हुन समेत अनुरोध गर्दछौं ।

स्थानः ने.ज.स., न्यूयोर्क च्याप्टरको कार्यालय
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008
समयः दिउसोको २ बजे ४ बजेसम्म

ठेगानाः 47-07, 40 St. Sunnyside, New York 11104
सम्पर्क ब्यक्तिहरुः
रोशन ढुंगाना 646-726-4431, पेम्बा शेर्पा ह्योल्मो 718-308-5508
सुमन शर्मा 646-406-1022, छिरिङ्ग शेर्पा 718-314-2648
जेनिस गरुङ्ग347-885-8450, राम चन्द्र थापा 347-481-8945, सोमनाथ धिमिरे 917-742-7566

Conversation with CA Members at The American University, September 04

Dear Nepali community,

It is our privilege to invite you to an evening of conversation with Constituent Assembly members and social activists from Nepal on Thursday, Sept. 4 at American University. The event will be at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Battelle-Tompkins Building. This will be an opportunity for community members to share our thoughts and for CA members to share their experiences and what they hope to accomplish.

The Centre for Peace Building International is honored to co-ordinate a delegation from Nepal who will participate in a professional exchange program in Washington, DC from August 30th to September 7th, 2008. The purpose of the delegates' visit is to explore ideas and gain knowledge that will prove to be essential in Nepal's transition. The delegation will explore innovative ways of including marginalized groups into the political process; learn about federalism, constitution writing, democracy, and economic development; as well as meet with notable experts in the Washington, DC policy community. Interaction of this kind goes beyond the traditional learning experience and will no doubt make an impact upon their return to Nepal.

Where: American University, Battelle-Tompkins Building
When: 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 4
Parking: Main parking garage or Nebraska Avenue lot

Moderator: Homraj Acharya, 202-262-2117

1. Hon 'able Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat
Mr. Prakash Sharan Mahat Ph.D in economics is Central Member of Nepali Congress, former State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Member of National Planning Commission, Member of High Level Committee constituted by Nepal Government for the resolution of Maoist insurgency. He has widely involved in writing policy papers, articles, research papers and reports especially related to development, peace and political matters.

2. Hon 'able Mrs. Mohammadi Siddiqui
Hon 'able Mrs. Mohammadi Siddiqui is the Member of Constituent Assembly under PR on behalf of Nepali Congress. As the first Muslim Women Leader she has contributed a lot toward the promotion of rights of women, focusing on Muslim (religious minority) women. She represents the mid western Terai region of Nepal.

3. Hon 'able Mrs. Kiran Yadav
Hon 'able Mrs. Kiran Yadav is a Women Activist represents Terai Maithali Women and Member of Constituent Assembly under Proportional Representation (PR) on behalf of Nepali Congress. She has worked to raise the voice of Terai Women in national and local levels she is also the Central Member of Nepal Women Association (Sister Organization of Nepali Congress) and General Secretary of Maithili Women Society Nepal. Mrs. Yadev is the niece of the president of Nepal.

4. Mr. Ghanashyam Paudel
Mr. Ghanashyam Paudel is a Television Journalist who works in Western Development Region, Regional Bureau of Kantipur Television and publication. He is stationed in Pokhara. He is also actively involved in National Peace Campaign and awareness program at local level that helped to bring the voice of local people into the national level.

5. Mr. Pawan Roy
Mr. Pawan Roy is a youth and human rights activist, Chairperson who represents the Youth Action Nepal. He had been a key leader in the youth movement and has organizing highly successful social forums for youth throughout Nepal. These social forums have helped youth and youth organizations get involved in the political process. Mr. Roy is fluent in Nepali and English.

6. Mr. Tej Prasad Dhakal
Mr. Tej Prasad Dhakal is a development activist and researcher, CA expert, facilitator. He has a valuable understanding of contemporary issues of Nepalese society. He is affiliated with various organizations as a development activist. Mr. Dhakal is fluent in Nepali and English.

7. Mr. Bhim Bahadur Tamang
Mr. Bhim Bahadur Tamang is Central Working Committee Member of Nepali Congress and Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Law and Justice of Nepal. He is also the President of Center for Consolidation of Democracy (CCD) of Nepal. He is fluent in English and Nepali.

8. Dilli Bahadur Chaudhary
Mr. Chaudhary is the president and founder of Backward Society Education (BASE). A member of the Tharu tribe, who saw his father beaten for seeking schooling, he has been sparking the new generation of Tharus to organize their own night schools in village after village. He is a former Ashoka Fellow and has been instrumental in organizing one of the largest grassroots movements in Nepal focused on education access for marginalized groups.

Teej Celebration in New York, September 2
मङगलवार भाद्र १७ गते
हरितालिका तीज
दिव्य धाम मन्दिर
Divya Dham Mandir
56th Street Between Broadway and 37th Avenue
Woodside, New York. Tel. (718) 6062315
Bishnu Dai (646) 431 7842, or Prabhat (917) 617 7657

Teej Celebration in New York, September 1
Venue: Satya Narayan Temple, 2nd Floor.
75-15, Woodside Avenue, Elmhurst, NY- 11373
Date: September 1, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Organizers,
Narbada Chhetri and her friends
Nepalese Women Welfare Organization
New York

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