March 30, Moscow (Russia) – The Nepali New Year 2083 was celebrated with a vibrant cultural program at the Nagornaya Cultural Center in Moscow, the capital of Russia. The event was successfully organized by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) and the National Coordination Council of Russia on Sunday. Artists including Ramji Khand and Bhumikha Giri performed musical presentations during the program.
Approximately 300 Nepalis attended the event and enjoyed the musical performances delivered by the artists.
Maheshwar Mani Tripathi, Acting Ambassador of Nepal to Russia and the chief guest of the program, highlighted that this was the first event organized since the COVID-19 pandemic to bring artists directly from Nepal. He emphasized that such events help preserve Nepali art and culture abroad. Ambassador Tripathi remarked, “Nepalis never forget their roots even after moving abroad, and this program reflects that spirit. I am hopeful that this celebration on the occasion of the Nepali New Year will continue in the coming years.”
On the occasion, Sitaram Kattel (Milan), President of NRNA Russia, expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event. He assured that similar programs would be organized in the future and stressed the need for ongoing support from the community. He also mentioned that organizing this cultural event after a long interval required considerable effort and was a great success.
NRNA Vice President and event coordinator Sanjyan Karki underlined the importance of these programs in preserving and promoting Nepali art and culture overseas. He pledged to continue holding such events to encourage Nepali language, art, and culture in the future.
In line with this objective, the artists who traveled from Nepal and Nepalis residing in Russia presented songs and dances that reflect Nepali culture.
