September 3rd, 2010
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Theme: Nepalese Faces in Melbourne
send your photos to nepalfestivalmelbourne@gmail.com to participate in the Nepalese Faces in Melbourne photo competition.
Competition:
This competition aims to promote Nepalese presence in Melbourne in view of Nepal Festival, Melbourne 2010. This competition is a public competition and is open for everyone to participate.
People who want to participate into this competition are required to become a member of this group(search the group in facebook Nepal Festival Photo Competition and JOIN ) . Members can upload creative and original pictures to enter into the competition showing Nepaliness at iconic places in Australia. Some of the examples are:
a. Your photo in Nepalese attire in front of Flinders Street Station or Footy show ground etc
b. Photo of your cute child
c. Family picture showing Terai, Himal and Pahad attair
d. Teej dress at Federation square
These are only a few examples. You can have better, crazy and creative ideas of showing Nepaliness in Melbourne. However, the picture must be your own or your group. In case of kids photos, parental consent will be required.
August 30th, 2010
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Every Sunday from 1pm to 7pm
Level 1, Multicultural Hub, 506 Swanston Street (Right in front of Victoria Market).
If you would like to perform at Nepal Festival 2010 Melbourne, please come to our practice sessions. Also if you know anyone who are keen to perform, please pass on this message.
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August 30th, 2010
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Nepal Festival 2010 is going to be held in Darling Harbor, Sydney on 4th September and Federation Square, Melbourne on 20th November 2010 with the slogan of Bringing Nepal at Your Doorstep.
Festival Features Sydney
After the success of Nepal Festival 2006 in Sydney and Nepal Festival 2008 in Melbourne and Sydney, the event is being organised again in Sydney and Melbourne in 2010 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relation between Nepal and Australia. This event is being jointly organised by Non-Resident Nepali Association Australia and Embassy of Nepal, Canberra in conjunction with Nepalese Consulate Offices NSW/Victoria and Nepalese Community organisations in Australia. The Nepal Festival has been organised in every two years since 2006 as part of NRN Australia mega event to built brotherhood relationship among Nepalese people living in Australia, promote Nepal and Nepali cultural heritage in Australia.
The flavour of the events are a formal program to mark 50th anniversary of diplomatic relation between Nepal and Australia, Nepal as a tourism destination for year 2011, Nepalese Food Festival, Nepal expo, musical concert, business information and other NRN activities.
August 26th, 2010
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Time 
September 4
4:00pm – 11:00pm
Location
Preston City Hall
284 Gower Street
Preston, Australia
Melbourne Chautari proudly presents
Teej Festival 2010 : Inhale Culture, Celebrate Life.
Singing * Dancing * Free Mehendi Stall * Delicious Food Stall * Professional Photo Shoot * Lots of giveaways.
Dress Code: Teej Style
Strictly Women Only.
Entry Fee: $25 includes delicious food
August 23rd, 2010
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Mantra for Raksha Bandhan
Yena baddho balee raajaa daanavendro mahaabalah;
Tena twaam anubadhnaami rakshey maa chala maa chala
Meaning:
“I am tying on your hand this Raksha,with which the most powerful and generous King Bali himself was bound; O Raksha, don’t go away; don’t go away.”
August 17th, 2010
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Nepal Festival 2010 Fundraising Concert with 1974 AD and local bands
Date/Time: September 12 · 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Location: Corner Hotel 57 Swan Street Richmond, Australia
तपाईं को मन साचै नै नेपाली हो त?
Then come and enjoy live music by Nepal’s premier rock band 1974 AD plus Melbourne’s own talented local bands and support Nepal Festival 2010 Melbourne.
Lets enjoy some good music. Lets be part of Nepal Festival.
100% proceeds from this concert will be used to organise Nepal Festival 2010 Melbourne.
Corner Hotel is Melbourne’s premier live music venue and has best audio and visual facilities. And it is only 2 minutes walking distance from Richmond Train Station.
Gate Opens at 7:30pm
Tickets: $20+bf Pre Sales / $30 at the gate
Tickets available for sale from Monday 16th of August.
18+ ID Required.
For tickets, contact Corner Box Office on 9427 9198 or www.cornerhotel.com
For more information, contact 0425 440 570.
August 8th, 2010
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Mr and Miss TEEN NEPAL AUSTRALIA 2010 winner:
MR TEEN: Sworaaz Thapa
MISS TEEN: POONAM LAMICHANNE CHETTRI
1st runner up
*Mr TEEN: Raju Gurung
*Miss TEEN: Crystal Rana Lukic..
2nd runner up
*Mr TEEN: Nidhish Shrestha
*Miss TEEN: Ireena Ghimire
Talent
*Mr TEEN: Pryanjel Dawadi
*MISS TEEN: Sarmila Sapkota
Photogenic
*Mr TEEN: Sworaaz Thapa
*MISS TEEN:Crystal Rana Lukic
Catwalk
*Mr TEEN: Nidhish Shresth
*MISS TEEN: Ireena Ghimire
Public Choice
*Mr TEEN: Sworaaz Thapa
*MISS TEEN: Dristi Hamal
August 8th, 2010
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Namaste Everyone,
Nepal Festival 2010 Melbourne is now only a little over 3 months away. There is already a buzz and a sense of excitement in the community.
We will be starting the practice sessions for all kind of performances (dance, music, activities etc) from Sunday 15th of August. The practice sessions will take place every Sunday until the festival day.
Every Sunday from 1pm to 7pm
Level 1, Multicultural Hub, 506 Swanston Street (Right in front of Victoria Market).
If you would like to perform at Nepal Festival 2010 Melbourne, please come to our practice sessions. Also if you know anyone who are keen to perform, please pass on this message.
We would also be grateful if you help us to spread the news about Nepal Festival to wider community. Please send the facebook invite to your contacts.
Together, we can make Nepal Festival 2010 Melbourne a great success.
Regards,
Nepal Festival Organising Committee
