The Bhutanese Community Resource Center (BCRC), Washington honored senior citizens of the community amidst a cultural event and get-together program organized to mark the Nepali New Year 2070, Saturday.
BCRC Chairperson Tulsi Dabadi and former chairperson Tanka Dhital felicitated 70 seniors with a dairy and a pen as symbols of encouragement to participate in the citizenship preparation classes.
Local Bhutanese artists and artists from Portland, Oregon staged various cultural performances including dances and singing.
Young Bhutanese singer Dhan Rai entertained the audiences with his outstanding singing talent.
The Seattle Foundation and 4 Culture, the Seattle-based funders funded the event attended by over 400 members, guests from local non-profits and city officials.
Meanwhile, the Bhutanese Community of Worcester, Massachusetts also organized a New Year program with full enthusiasm on last Friday.
More than 300 participants attended the New Year gathering, chaired by the President of the organization, Hari Dhakal.
The event saw cultural dances, songs and other items.
CM Niruala reported from New Hampshire with inputs from DP Neopaney from from Seattle.
