The Nepali-speaking community in Colorado is preparing to hold a Nepal Day Parade in the city of Boulder on May 16. The parade, organized by the Rocky Mountain Friends of Nepal, will feature participation from various guests including Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett. Numerous organizations have been invited to join the event, showcasing their cultural attire and banners to highlight Nepalese heritage.
The Nepali-speaking community in Colorado is organizing this parade, along with cultural programs, with the goal of preserving the Nepali language, culture, and identity. According to Hari Gurung, Vice President of Rocky Mountain Friends of Nepal, the parade will be held with the collaboration of Helping Hand Health Education and the Non-Resident Nepali Association National Coordination Council (NRNA NCC), involving all local organizations. The event will take place on Sunday, May 16, from 12 PM to 3 PM in Boulder city. Various dignitaries including Mayor Aaron Brockett of Boulder will be in attendance.
To make the event more entertaining, organizations such as Newah Khalah, Magar Samaj, and Tamang Ghedung Lhomi Association plan to present cultural music performances reflecting their traditions, said Aakriti Rai, President of Rocky Mountain Friends of Nepal. President Rai appealed to representatives of all associations in Colorado, intellectuals, social workers, and all those who hold goodwill toward Nepal and Nepalis to participate and help make the event dignified and grand.
The Nepal Day Parade has been held annually in Boulder, Colorado for many years. Although Nepalese parades have recently begun in various states across the U.S., Colorado’s parade stands out as it was officially endorsed by the Boulder City and County office in 2004 to preserve Nepali language, culture, and identity through this annual parade. Among the fifty states in the U.S., Colorado is the first to host such a program of this kind.
