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 ,Sur-Sudha music concert
in 2005 and 2006,Sukarma music concert in 2007,2008,2009and2010,Mukti &
Revival concert 2010 and Prashant- Adrian Show 2010.
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 Bimala Shrestha, Binod Shrestha, Ganesh Simkhada, Renu
Thapa , Jyoti Pandey, Rita Thapa,Rana Lama 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.
Dashain,Tihar celebration and Nepal tourism year promotion Program 2011 The annual traditional festivals of Nepal are drawing nearer. Once again, it is time for all of us to get together and celebrate these festivals. The actual dates of the festivals in Nepal are: Dashain (28 Sept. - 6th Oct.), Tihar (25 Oct. - 28 Oct.) Considering your busy schedules, the associations of Nepal Samaj Nederland (NSN), International Council for Friends of Nepal (ICFON), Vereniging Nederland-Nepal (VNN) and Consulate General for Nepal in Nederland will jointly organise one day celebration on Saturday,8th October 2011 by zipping all these festivals, to provide a friendly environment for all people from Nepal and their friends to share their loves and friendship. Along with the Dashain celebration, promotional activities for Nepal Tourism year 2011 will be one of the attraction of the evening. On this occasion, the organising team would like to cordially invite you with your family and friends to celebrate the day with traditional Nepali music and dinner. Participation Fee: 15/- Free for children below eight years old. No drink is included in the fee, but you will be welcomed with tea and sweets! Due to a limited space, we request you to register as early as possible. Contact person: Mr. Shridhar Pandey, tel. 06-24121916 Mr. Ganesh Simkhada , tel.0614374039, Mr. Ram Budhathoki tel.0620145700 Email: nepalinnl@gmail.com . Payment details: Rabo bank account: 15.78.50.641 to Nepal Samaj Nederland, Utrecht, with reference to "Dashain celebration 2011." Your reservation will be confirmed only upon the receipt of your payment. Date: Saturday, 08 October 2011. Time: 16:30 - 22:45 Venue: Het Zonnehuis Theater Zonneplein 30,1033 EK Amsterdam
Route description: Het Zonnehuis Theater can be reached by: From Central Station: BUS:35 and get off at Halte "Maanstraat" and 3 minutes walk to Zonneplein,From Station Sloterdijk: Bus 36 get off at Halte Standermolen & walk toZonneplein 24 Hours Free Public car parking in front of the Venue Program schedule 16:30 Welcome with Tea or coffee 17:00 welcome Dance/Music by Himchuli Cultural Group 17:05 Opening ceremony by organizers NSN, ICFON, VNN, Nepali Consulate 17:20 presentation about DASHAIN by Mr. Ram Budhathoki from NSN 17:35 Speech by Mr. Cas de Stoppelaar (consulate General for Nepal in Nederland) about tourism year and role of DUTCH visitors to Nepal 17:50 Traditional TIKA & Greetings program & will continue till the Dinner 17:50 Live Music by Himchuli Cultural Group 18:45 Nepali Traditional Dinner (Please check Menu bellow) 20:15 Nepali Dance work shop together with Himchuli Group and visitors 20:30 Live music by local guest artist 20:45 Live Music & dances by Himchuli cultural group 21:45 DJ 22:45 Thanks giving to all participants by Organizers & Closing the Ceremony DASHAIN dinner menu (Veg & Non Veg.) SNACKS Aloo Tareko(Potatoes fried in Nepalese style) Veg. Samosha (Mix seasonal vegetable wrap with Traditional herbs & spices) or .Chicken wings Deep fried chicken wings marinated with Nepali herbs & spices MAIN COURSE Sada Bhuja (Plain boiled rice) Mixed Dal (Mixed Lentil prepared in a special pot served with heated purified butter and garnished with Nepalese herbs) Mix Mas Tarkari (seasonal mixed vegetables cook in Nepali style.) .Khukura Ko Masu (chicken in curry style cooked with Garlic, ginger, onion with Nepali herbs & spices) .Khashi ko Masu (Lambs meat in curry style cooked with Garlic, ginger, onion with Nepali herbs & spices) Golvenda ko Achar (Fresh tomato pickle) For more info www.nepalsamaj.nl We look forward to welcoming and celebrating this unique event together with you ! Greetings & Namsate
Nepal Samaj Nederland (NSN), International Council for Friends of Nepal (ICFON), Vereniging Nederland-Nepal (VNN) and Consulate General for Nepal in Nederland
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