By-Nirakar Rajbhandari
Nebraska Nepalese Society successfully organized the annual NNS Hoops Day amid the mass of basketball lovers. The tournament began on the 10th and concluded on 11th of March. This event marked its 8th season since its commencement in 2004. Like previous years, Team Nebraska and teams from other states including Team Wichita, Team Colorado, Team Dallas (Himalayan Hoops) and Dunking Hanuman participated in the tournament.

By: Deepak Thapa

On January 28, 2012, Nebraska Nepalese Society celebrated Saraswati Puja at the Hindu Temple in Omaha. It was a day to celebrate the birthday of Saraswati – the goddess of learning.  We started the celebration with puja and bhajans. Children participated with great enthusiasm

By- Deepak Thapa

Nepalese in Nebraska welcomed New Year 2012 with a fabulous party at the Fort Crook Billiards on 31st December 2011. Nebraska's own Nepalese band “Mojo Rides” entertained the crowd with popular numbers at the beginning of the new year's eve bash.

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- By Juna Balla

Nepalese from all over Nebraska came together at the Firefighter’s Union Hall on Friday, October 21st 2011 to celebrate Dashain and Tihar sanjh.  The event also commemorated NNS’s 10 year anniversary. The celebration started off at 5:30pm with a social hour where attendees mingled with each

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By-Juna Balla

The Table Tennis Tournament 2011 was held at the Faith Presbyterian Church in July 24th.

-By Juna Balla

The Omaha B team won the Nebraska Nepalese Society Soccer League second year in a row after defeating the Bellevue team 2-1 in the finale held at Papillion Soccer Complex in June 25th.

Arun Lama and Grishma Kandel emerged as the winners of NNS Talent show 2011 held at the Milo Bail Student Center of the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Sunday, June 11. Arun Lama will be representing NNS at the ANA convention in Washington D.C. Both Arun and Grishma faced tough competition from other contestants as the audience members were captivated by an array of performances. The participants were divided into above 10 years and under 10 years categories, with a winner selected from each category. The participants showcased their talents through melodious songs and graceful dances along with a sweet keyboard performance.

-By Juna Balla

The festival began with a colorful parade that began at 11am from the 10^th and Pacific Street and ended at the Lewis and Clark Landing. Many participants from the NNS wore traditional Nepali outfits and received much attention and praise from the crowd as the participants spiritedly sashayed down the streets waving Nepali flags.

Saturday, May 14th, was a day of observance for hundreds of Hindu devotees of Nepalese Community in Nebraska. The morning started with about two hours of worship to Lord Satyanarayan (Lord Vishnu) in the Hindu temple of Omaha. Prasad was then served to all devotees in the social hall followed by bhajans. Thanks to all volunteers for bringing delicious Prasad to the puja.

-By Juna Balla

The New Year Celebration event on 16^th April 2011 was a tremendous success. We had a very impressive turnout of attendees, who came to usher in the Nepali New Year 2068 at the Bellevue University. After the scrumptious Nepali food from Kurry Xpress delighted the palates, the attendees were treated to a variety of cultural performances including a special Dohori program.

Congratulations! to all five runners for finishing up the Colorado marathon. They ran for a cause and were able to raise $1,060.00 for Himanchal Education Foundation. Thanks to all donors for their generous donations.

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-By Manish Lal Shrestha

The Bowling Tournament that was held at West Lanes Bowl kicked started with 15 male players. The environment was filled with full of energy. Four groups was made and out of which top two scorers from each Group advanced to the next round. 8 players advancing to the semis were Sachin Shakya, Kavi Mainali, Rajeek Shakya and Prabin Sapkota in Group AB and other Group CD were Sachin Gurung, Arun Thapa, Sujan Bhandari and Sunil Pun.

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