Mark the date on your calendar – April 14, 2018 – for the next University of Mary Washington Multicultural Festival to celebrate the richness of diversity. Utpalasia will be performing a varied cultural program of Buddhist, Classical Kathak, Bollywood, and Folk dance on the promenade of Lee Hall between 2:15 and 2:45pm. The performance participants… Continue reading UMW Multicultural Festival 2018
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Wishing all a blessed and wonderful Tihar (Diwali)! Colorful lights, sweets, the worship of certain animals and birds, and the playing of deusi bhailo make up some of the unique and fascinating aspects of this traditional and eagerly awaited holiday in Nepal.
Kathmandu Celebrates Tihar!
Devotees celebrated Laxmi and cow puja yesterday, with many women creating beautiful rangoli designs, cleaning, and setting up multi-colored lights to invite the goddess of wealth into their homes. Today, Newars observe Mha puja, or worship of self. This will be followed by Bhai Tika, or offerings to brothers by sisters tomorrow. We wish everyone… Continue reading Kathmandu Celebrates Tihar!
Sheshnarayan Temple
Pharping lies in a beautiful green area beyond Chobar, and is highly sacred to Tibetan Buddhists and Hindus alike. There you will find Sheshnarayan, one of the four most revered temples of Narayan, or Vishnu, in Nepal. The area is steeped in a blend of religion and lore where caves and cliffs form the backdrop… Continue reading Sheshnarayan Temple
Utpalasia at The University of Heidelberg, Germany
The second part of our summer in Europe was spent at the University of Heidelberg’s Southeast Asia Institute attending the Intensive Nepali program. Our thanks, appreciation, and respect to Professor Laxmi Nath Shrestha who made this session truly extraordinary. His devotion to the study of the Nepali language was absolutely inspiring! In addition to participating in… Continue reading Utpalasia at The University of Heidelberg, Germany
Summer in Europe – First Stop
Thank you Haus Alpengruss in Seefeld, Austria, for hosting us and for our terrific cultural evening, featuring traditional Nepali food and folk dance. We loved the enthusiasm as everyone got up to dance along with us – you were just super! We had an amazing time enjoying the hospitality of the area and the wonderful… Continue reading Summer in Europe – First Stop
NDS & YAV at The Hill School
NDS will be presenting a full day of Himalayan dance and music at The Hill School in Middleburg on March 12th. This program is part of our series created for Young Audiences of Virginia and will be exploring some of the similarities, influences, and exchanges between Nepal, Tibet, and China. Performances will include rare Buddhist… Continue reading NDS & YAV at The Hill School
Alexandria Day School
Nepal Dance School will be presenting an in-house program for the Alexandria Day School this coming Monday. We are kicking off their Festival of Learning by showcasing Himalayan legends through dance and music. After the performance, students will be invited to participate and learn Nepali folk dance steps to traditional songs.
Asia Pacific American Heritage Month
East meets West on May 2, 2013 when George Mason University hosts their annual Asia Pacific American Heritage Month event. Join us to celebrate the cultural diversity and unique traditions of Asian Pacific Americans, presented through music, dance, and martial arts performances. NDS will be performing a Nepali village folk dance. Event details are available… Continue reading Asia Pacific American Heritage Month
Second Semester Begins at India School
The second semester at India School in Bethesda, MD begins tomorrow, January 27, 2013. Classes will include Kathak, Bollywood, and folk dance, and will be held at Thomas Pyle Middle School. Kathak begins promptly at 10:00, followed by children’s Bollywood and folk at 11:20, and adult Bollywood at 12:20. We hope to see everyone there!