Non-Resident Nepalis (NRN) Virginia chapter and other non-profit organizations have collaborated to organize this event, which will be presented by ONest Real Estate and sponsored by several other organisations
Targeting the Nepali diaspora in the US, a grand Dashain Festival will be held at Bull Run Park in Washington DC on September 25. Non-Resident Nepalis (NRN) Virginia chapter and other non-profit organizations have collaborated to organize this event, which will be presented by ONest Real Estate and sponsored by several other organisations.
The organiser said that the event will showcase promotion of Nepali cultures including Lakhe Naach, Changa Chait (kite flying), face painting, Rath Yatra (chariot procession) and several others. Popular Nepali band and singers including Adrian Pradhan and Nima Rumba are also scheduled to make their performance in the live concert in the evening. Fine Print, one of the reputed publishing houses in Kathmandu, will be attending the event with an exhibition of books.
“The organizers expect 5,000 Nepalis living in Mainland Virginia in the US to attend the event. Organising such event away from home would give a sense of homely environment for Nepalis living in the Mainland Virginia while bringing them together in the festive season.”
Dashain shops, Nepali national food, Newari food, Sel Roti, jewelleries and other shops will be kept in the stalls targeting the Nepali diaspora as well as those others loving Nepali cultures and costumes.
According to the organiser, ‘Meet and Greet the Artistes’ is one of the key attractions of the Dashain Festival. “We are expecting participation of kids, youths and senior citizens too, as we have arranged a complete package for celebration to all of them, and also the live concert in the evening would add value to the celebration ahead of the Dashain festival,” said Deepak Sharma, one of the managers of the event.
The organizers expect 5,000 Nepalis living in Mainland Virginia in the US to attend the event. Organising such event away from home would give a sense of homely environment for Nepalis living in the Mainland Virginia while bringing them together in the festive season, Sharma said.
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