Nepalese Association of Michigan Neam

Dashain festival is a major event celebrated by Nepalese community all over the world. Event include Nepalese music, dance, education about the festival, food. Interested general public and other attendees would be able to learn about this major Nepalese tradition and culture and enjoy Nepalese food and music for a small admission fee.

Deusi bhailo musical-volunteers bring Nepalese food including sel roti Nepalese donut.the event is open for general public. Attendees have opportunity to know about Nepalese tradition, music, and delicious Nepalese food. This event serves as an education of Nepalese music and tradition to all the interested members of the community. This event was not organized in 2023.

Teej festival is a major event celebrated by women in Nepalese community. Women are decked up in colorful red sarees and red tika, bangles, chadke tilhari and/or other Nepalese jewelries. They sing traditional Nepalese songs and dance. Attendees have opportunity to know about Nepalese tradition,clothing and jewelry, and food. This event serves as an education of Nepalese culture to all the interested members of the community.

Other Nepalese cultural and traditonal events include Nepalese new year celebration and picnic. General public with a small entry fee are able to learn about the culture, clothes, food, music, language and tradition. Robotics program - elementary and middle school children were mentored and trained by the members in person and virtually to compete in local lego league robotics competition. This program was funded by donation and volunteer. Pathsala program - pathsala is a sanskrit word meaning school. Pathsala engages children via zoom with a purpose of promoting Nepalese language and culture. This program welcomes public interested in learning nepali. There were participants from various parts of the u.s. In 2023 and this program was fully funded by donation and volunteer. Sports program - volley ball, soccer, and basketball sports tournaments are usually organized every year. This program is funded by donation and small fee from participants. Community support - financial support was provided to family member of needy who was seriously ill and was not able to support his family. Funds were raised to support the funeral cost and provide financial assistance to the family of deceased. Charity movie - charity movie event was organized to raise fund and promote nepali language and culture.