Memorable New Year 2076 in Montreal

Montreal, April 13, 2019

ANQ would like to thank all community members for their participation in Nepali New Year party. A large number of community members and families from Montreal and surroundings joined together to celebrate the New Year 2076 on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Eagle Party Palace in Montreal. The grand party commenced at 6:00 PM and successfully concluded at 11:30 PM. The highlight of the celebration party was the Nepali cultural program, draw (game), opening session and token of appreciation.
 
The evening started with the opening session and the national anthems (Nepalese and Canadian) followed by welcome speeches. The session was hosted by ANQ Secretary Rishi Shrestha. The ANQ Advisors Prakash Mungrati, Pabitra Upadhaya and ANQ President Yubaraj Bhandari extended their best wishes and welcomed all the participants. ANQ honoured Advisor Keshav Raj Sharma and ANQ Executive Member Nirmala Kunwor for their contribution and volunteer service to the community.
 
The Nepali cultural program was hosted by ANQ Executive Member Sitaram Dhakal along with Angeela Budha Magar, Prashansa Sainju, Regal Khanal and Shrey Bhandari. The performance of the dancers Ayushi Parajuli, Arya Parajuli, Dristi Dhakal, Pratistha Sainju, Prashansa Sainju, Sonia Maharjan, Sudha Sharma, Abhilasha Dahal and Susaika Maharjan were very entertaining. The singing talents Rishika Shrestha, Raymon Khanal, Sanskriti Gautam, Prashansa Sainju and Salyan Bhattarai performed their best. ANQ community member Gopal Mungrati presented a poem. Many community members seemed to be enjoying the group dances during the cultural program.
 
For the first time, ANQ awarded a token of appreciation to all the participating artists. We also played a game (draw) in the end of the cultural program and everyone seemed to be enjoying the game, and the five lucky winners were very happy to receive their gifts. Special thanks to Deep Nandan Achhami (Bar), Geeta Baral, Prajwal Sainju and Mala Budha Magar (Registration), Vivek Dwivedy (Game), Anuj Khanal (Music), Prajwal Sainju and Vivek Dwivedy (Food & Beverage) and Salyan Bhattarai (Stage Support) who put their entire energy to make the event a great success.
 
ANQ would like to sincerely thank all the talented artists, participants, guests, volunteers and the Eagle Party Palace. We appreciate their continued support. We look forward to seeing all community members at our next event.
 
Photo Courtesy: Bishnu Hari Dhakal, Anuj Khanal, Mala Budha Magar