The Vereniging Nepal Samaj Nederland

The Nepal Samaj Nederland (NSN) is an association established on 14 August 1999 by some enthusiastic Nepalese living in the Netherlands, such as the current president Dr. Bal Gopal Shrestha, Durlav Basnet, Shashi Paudyal, Rinchen Sherpa, Ramesh Shrestha and Rabin Shrestha. The NSN aims to bring together all Nepalese and Dutch people interested on Nepal. It also focuses on development project of Nepalese people, cultures and languages.

The association organizes regular events like Dasai-Tihar celebration, Nepal Samvat New Year (October/November), Vikram Samvat New Year (April) and NSN Picnic (June/July). The NSN also organizes other activities to publicize Nepalese culture, literature and the situation of Nepal. Some of the past successful events organized by the NSN are: Namaste Nepal 2008, Nepal Parba, special programme by Nepalese comedian celebrity MaHa (Madan Krishna and Hari Bansha) in 2004 and Sur-Sudha music concert in 2005 and 2006.

The NSN also founded Himchuli Cultural Group (HCG) to promote cultural dance and music of Nepal in the Netherlands. HCG performs Nepali cultural dance and music during all events organized by the Nepal Samaj Nederland. The group also performs the Nepali cultural activities for other organizations both in and out side the Netherlands. Many professional Nepali artists such as Jyoti Pandey, Bimala Shrestha, Binod Shrestha, Ganesh Simkhada, Renu Thapa and Ram Budhathoki (co-ordinator) are actively working for the Himchuli Cultural Group.

The association also publishes Chautari, a bi-lingual bulletin in Nepali and Dutch language.

^{Invitation to Picnic "Banbhoj" 2010 organized by Nepal Samaj Nederland}

You are heartily invited to the annual camping event "Picnic-Banbhoj 2010", which will take place on 4^th and 5^th of September in Lunteren. The camping location De Goudsberg of Lunteren is located close to Ede and Barneveld. This get-together aims at bringing the Nepalese people and friends of Nepal closer and also creates opportunities for exchanging one's ideas/thoughts under a relaxing atmosphere.

Date: Saturday 4^th and Sunday 5^th of September, 2010
Time: 10:30 hours on Saturday and ends at 16:00 hours on Sunday
Participation fee: € 38 (Non-Donors and Non-Members); € 35 (Donors and Members), € 15 (children under 12 year) & Free (for children below 6 years)
Location: De Goudsberg Hessenweg 85 6741 JP Lunteren

Reservation
Shree Pandey, Tel.:06-24121916, Email: shreepandeynl@gmail.com

Rana Lama, Tel.: 06-41570702, Email: nepalsamajnl@gmail.com
Ganesh Simkhada, Tel.: 020-6444767, Email: g.simkhada@planet.nl

Payment details: Rabo bank account: 15.78.50.641 to Nepal Samaj Nederland, Utrecht, with reference to "Picnic-Banbhoj 2010." Your reservation will be confirmed only upon the receipt of your payment.
Route description: http://maps.google.nl/.

The entry fee includes 1 overnight stay, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner and two lunches. You will be accommodated in a wooden cottage with beds. You are requested to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. Tents are not allowed. The price for staying both days or just during one day is the same.
Only upon receipt of your payment to the above a/c, your reservation will be confirmed. Once confirmed, cancellation of your reservation will not be possible. Since we only have limited accommodation, you're requested to make your reservation on time.

Program
Saturday 4 September
11:00-12:00 Arrival/registration (welcome with tea and coffee)
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch/sandwich
14:30 - 16:00 Sports event : Volleyball, Table tennis, Badminton, Chess, golf, swimming

14:30 -16:00 Children programme: drawing
16:00 - 17:00 Tea Break
16:00 -19:00 Film show (some interesting documentary films)

17:00 - 18:00 Preparation dinner
18:00 - 20:00 Dinner - (Nepali typical items) and BBQ.
20:00 - 22:00 Nepali live music/Disco and Bingo.
22:00 - 24:00 Camp fire

Sunday 5 September
09:00 - 10:30 Breakfast
10:30 - 12:30 Discussions
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
13:00 - 15:00 Live Music

15:00 - 16:00 Departure

N.B. The program mentioned above may be modified depending upon the circumstances!

^{The accommodation is quite limited. Please reserve your place soon!}