Thank you everyone who came to our New Year celebration on 14th April 2012. We had an awesome party. For those who missed it, I would like to say that it was a fun event. We played games and had snacks with Nepali Tea on the side. Some also played the table football and pool. Prizes were given to the first and second winners. Special Thanks to NISHA BHATTARAI and others who helped her prepare the Tea. We, as a family, really appreciate her efforts and volunteering. Thanks to Sushil Poudel who displayed his talents in poetry and made everybody laugh.
Similarly, we also welcomed new members who came this spring to study at MSState. We had three newcomers who introduced themselves in the program. Once again, we would be more than happy to have 100% participation of all the Nepali people and families who came to Mississippi to pursue further studies.
This is an annual free event sponsored by the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center and World Neighbors Association of Mississippi State University. It was held on the drill field with more than 70 nations represented. It took place on Saturday, March 31 from 11am-3pm. The event featured culturally authentic food, games, and entertainment.
In the event, NSA was up for the International Fiesta Pageantry, dance performance and the food competition. We had several items displaying Nepali culture and traditions like Nepali Flag, Khukuri, different Nepali currency bills, pictures of Gautam Buddha, bags with "OM" embedded on it and many others. We represented Mo:Mo for the food which was a great success. Congratulations to Nisha Bhattarai who won the BEST OUTFIT Award in the Fiesta Pageant. We would also like to thank Mr. Kabindra Bhattarai who held the Nepali Flag in the event, Sushil Paudel who took part in the Pageantry along with Nisha Bhattarai, Cynthia Oli who performed a dance in the event. Nevertheless, we thank all the members of NSA who showed up for the event and special thanks to those who cooked and helped prepare the momo.
Once again, NSA is proud for being able to represent Nepal's culture in an international event held at MSU.
Thanks to Sushil Paudel, who took pictures of the event and posted them in our facebook page.
We will have a potluck dinner as well. An email has been sent to everybody regarding food items and list of groups. This time we are trying to make our program a little bit different. We are doing an open stage program as well. If you all would like to show any interesting talents, please come prepared. It can be anything like dances, songs, playing instruments or poems. We will also be playing some games like musical chairs with prizes. So, think about something to make the program exciting. This is for ourselves to make ourselves more social.
*** Remember we all get this chance of meeting together only few times a semester.
Event Picture:
[Photo Courtesy: Sushil Poudel ] For More Pictures: Click here
Dance Around the World is an international dance showcase that highlights the many talented dancers in the MSU community. Join us and experience the many wonderful dance cultures at the university, from ancient Chinese to modern hip-hop styles!
The performers this year include:
Academy of Competitive & Performing Arts MSU Ballroom Dance Club Black Voices Praise Dance Team Filipino Student Association Debby Funderburk's Dance Students NPHC Unity Step Team India Student Association Little Swan Dancers Nach Nepalese Student Association MSU Pom Squad Ariel Burton & Rochelle Smith Blitz! MSU Show Choir Spirit Dancer Starlight Dancers Terpsichore: The MSU Dance Theater Company
Brought to you by the Department of Recreational Sports, the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center and the Campus Activities Board.
