Poetry of Hope: Nepali New Year Celebration Among Diaspora in Israel |
As I sit down to write this, the air in Israel is thick with the complexities of a prolonged conflict. Yet, on April 14, 2026 (Baishakh 1, 2083), the Nepali diaspora here proved that while sirens might disrupt the silence, they cannot silence the soul. We gathered virtually to celebrate the Nepali New Year 2083 with a special online poetry recitation competition in Israel, an event that was less about prizes and more about the indomitable spirit of our community.
The program, titled “Nepali New Year Greeting Exchange and Online Poetry Competition,” was organized by NRNA Israel. Under the chairmanship of Ganesh Giri, President of NRNA Israel, we sought to create a space of safety, vigilance, and creative expression amidst these........