Texas (USA), May 11: The Nepal Festival in San Francisco, California, was organized to showcase Nepali culture and traditions on a global stage. This event was coordinated by the Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) California along with other Nepali social organisations, drawing substantial participation from the Nepali community throughout the United States, with attendees journeying from cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and Sacramento.
The festival included a Nepal Day Parade that commenced at San Francisco City Hall and spanned approximately 1.6 miles to Embarcadero Plaza, during which Market Street was closed to vehicular traffic.
The streets were alive with Nepali tableaux, Nepalis wearing traditional attire, and cultural performances from diverse ethnic and regional groups.
According to the organizer, local American community displayed significant interest in the Nepali art and culture presented on the occasion.
The event saw a strong turnout from local public officials, including diplomatic representatives from various consulates, the Mayor of the Bay Area, and City Council members, underscoring the support for the Nepali community.
Among the notable performances were traditional dances such as Panchakanya, Kumari, Dhime, and Lakhe, accompanied by the playing of the Panchebaja (an ensemble of five traditional musical instruments) and Shankhadhwani (conch blowing), which enriched the festival’s cultural ambience and presented a glimpse of Nepali culture to all attendees.
