NMA celebrates 37th anniversary

Nepal Magar Association (NMA) – Qatar Chapter recently celebrated its 37th anniversary at Al Nakhyan Restaurant. The event was chaired by Sher Bahadur Roka Magar, Chairperson of NMA. Mahendra Thapa Magar, Chief Adviser of NMA, was the chief guest at the event. The event was attended by notable personalities, including Bhim Bahadur Taramu Magar, former Chairperson of NMA; and Youba Raj Sharma, Nepali community leader. The event focused on preserving history, language and culture of the Magar community. Magar is one of the oldest ethnic and indigenous communities in Nepal. The event kicked off with a lamp lighting ceremony, which was followed by the national anthem of Nepal. Bibek Pulami Magar, Secretary of NMA, briefed the audience about the event. The event was hosted by Bijaya Magar and Naresh Sinjali Magar. The event featured various folk dances, including tappa, chudka, salaiju and kauraha andhurra by the artistes of Nepal Magar Cultural Family-Qatar (NMCF). The dances were choreographed by Janak Thapa Magar and Yogen Khamcha Magar. The first look of a video song by Som Thapa was also unveiled on the occasion. Poornima Bhuhathok, long term resident of Qatar and member of NMA, was also bid farewell on the occasion. Mahendra Thapa was felicitated at the event for his contribution to NMA.  Sher Bahadur Roka proposed a vote of thanks.