CELEBRATION - Nepal Sambat (MHAPUJA) YA BHINTUNA, MARYLAND
 
Date: Saturday, Oct 28, 2006
   
EVENT INFO:


NPPA- Bhintuna Program

NPPA’s 15th Annual Meeting/1127 Nepal Sambat (MHAPUJA) YA BHINTUNA


With a Theme of “Health & Heritage ”

Dear Friends:

The executive committee of Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA) is pleased to invite you, your family, and friends to attend NPPA’s 15th Annual Meeting coinciding with the New Year 1127 Nepal Sambat being celebrated as MHA PUJA (Worship of Innerself) - also known as “BHINTUNA” (Good Wishes).

This unique cultural event of the Newah people of Nepal will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Wheaton High School in Silver Spring, MD. Details regarding the preliminary program, venue, directions, nearby hotel information and contacts are given below.

We encourage you to electronically register via NPPA’s web site which can be accessed at the following link: www.nppa-us.org . This allows us to garner an accurate headcount for the program featuring the Traditional Newah Samay BAJEE (Lunch), Sitting BHOYE (Dinner), and Cultural Program.

We sincerely hope that you will be able to attend the program. Thank you very much and we wish you peace and prosperity on the occasion of BIJAYA DASAMI.

Best regards,
The Executive Committee

Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA)

Click here to download Program Brochure

Click here to register online

Program Highlights

1:30 PM – Arrival & Registration

1:30 PM – 7:00 PM - Arts and Handicrafts Exhibition

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM - Ganesh Puja

2: 00 PM – 2:30 PM – Opening Ceremony

2: 30 PM – 4:30 PM – Traditional Newah SAMAY BAJI Lunch

2:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Youth Activities

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Health & Heritage Forum

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Newah Film & IHI Video

5:00 PM –5:30 PM – Coffee Break/Socializing & Networking

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Lively Cultural Program & Awards Ceremony 

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Traditional Newah “BHOYE” sitting Dinner, 
                                    Catered by Himalayan House, Baltimore

10:00PM– 10:30 PM - Raffles/Dances

REGISTRATION FEES:

Adults (>16 Years)

$18 per person in advance (e-registration)

$20 per person at the gate

Children (8-16)

$15 per person in advance (e-registration)

$17 per person at the gate

FREE for children up to 7 years olds

* Registration Fees includes - The Entire day’s Program, Samay Bajee, Traditional Newah ”Bhoye” sitting dinner, Lively Cultural Program and “DABU” newsletter.

(Only Cash and Check at the gate, no credit cards accepted)

Note: Electronic registration at Website www.nppa-us.org available beginning October 8, 2006

VENUE INFORMATION

Wheaton High School
12601 Dalewood Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20906

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE:

From Maryland

Take I-495 W/ CAPITAL BELTWAY

Take Exit 31A Georgia Ave / RT 97

Turn LEFT onto Randolph Road / MD-183 W

Turn RIGHT onto Dalewood Drive

End at 12601 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring

From 95 North (NY, NJ, PA)

Take 95 South to Richmond

Take Exit 31A Georgia Ave / RT 97

Turn LEFT onto Randolph Road / MD-183 W

Turn RIGHT onto Dalewood Drive

End at 12601 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring

From Virginia

Take 95 South toward Baltimore / Silver Spring

Take Exit 31A Georgia Ave / RT 97

Turn LEFT onto Randolph Road / MD-183 W

Turn RIGHT onto Dalewood Drive

End at 12601 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring

Hotels and its information:

1. Hilton Hotel - Silver Spring (***)

8727 Colesville Road

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hotel Info: 1800-665-6835

2.Days Inn - Silver Spring (**)

8040 13th Street

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hotel Info: 1800-754-6835

3.Doubletree Hotel (***)

1750 Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852

Hotel Info: 1800-671-9207

4. Ramada Inn (**)

1775 Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852

Hotel Info: 1800-671-9207


For more information please contact following members:

Mrs. Meera Shrestha, President
Cell: 301-254-8617
email: shrem002@yahoo.com

Mr. Laxman Pradhan, Vice-President
Cell: 301-801-4484
email: lspradhan@verizon.net

Mr. Bijaya Shrestha, Vice President
Cell: 443-540-2308
email: minubj@hotmail.com

Mr. Shankar Ram Shrestha, Secretary
Cell: 240-460-7117
email: pshankar@juno.com

Mr. Sugandha Tamrakar, Treasurer
Cell: 240-893-2622
email: sugandha@cdialupmail.com
 

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