Bhutanese Association in South Australia (BASA) observed 197th birth anniversary of the prominent poet of Nepali literature, Bhanu bhakta Acharya, on 13th July 2010 along with various other programmes.
The literary event was organized at the Community Centre in Adelaide. The celebration began with the candle lighting and offering garland on the portrait of Adi Kabi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya by the guests.
The Bhutanese community members who participated in the programme recited poems and stories and the Guests of honour, Max and Jacqui read their poems. Max recited his famous poem ‘Men of skins’ which had won him a National award in 2008. The Chief Guest of the programme, Deepak Bista, a life member of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) gave away prizes for the best poems.
Talking to BNS ,Sushil Niraula, the Language and Cultural Desk coordinator of BASA said, ‘Although we have excelled in promoting the Bhutanese-Nepali culture in South Australia, we are just beginning to do the same for our language and literature. Deepak Bista, who also runs a Nepalese restaurant in Adelaide showed his appreciation to the Bhutanese community for keeping alive the tradition of honoring the icon of their ethnic language. The celebration formally ended at 2 pm.
Meanwhile, Punya Foundation also celebrated Bhanu Jayanti on July 10th, in Adelaide where the representatives of the Foundation introduced their institution to those who were present in that occasion. Goma Dhakal, wife of martyr Punya Prashad Dhakal was the Chief Guest.
In Sydney, the Bhutanese community joined those of the Nepalese to observe Bhanu Jayanti this year.
In an unrelated event, BASA coordinated the Bhutanese artists from Adelaide to participate in the celebration of the 50th year of the Australia-Nepal diplomatic relation organized by the Nepalese Embassy here today. The artists presented dances reflecting the Bhutanese-Nepali culture.
Bhutanese Association in South Australia (BASA) observed 197th birth anniversary of the prominent poet of Nepali literature, Bhanu bhakta Acharya, on 13th July 2010 along with various other programmes.
The literary event was organized at the Community Centre in Adelaide. The celebration began with the candle lighting and offering garland on the portrait of Adi Kabi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya by the guests.
The Bhutanese community members who participated in the programme recited poems and stories and the Guests of honour, Max and Jacqui read their poems. Max recited his famous poem ‘Men of skins’ which had won him a National award in 2008. The Chief Guest of the programme, Deepak Bista, a life member of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) gave away prizes for the best poems.
Talking to BNS ,Sushil Niraula, the Language and Cultural Desk coordinator of BASA said, ‘Although we have excelled in promoting the Bhutanese-Nepali culture in South Australia, we are just beginning to do the same for our language and literature. Deepak Bista, who also runs a Nepalese restaurant in Adelaide showed his appreciation to the Bhutanese community for keeping alive the tradition of honoring the icon of their ethnic language.
The celebration formally ended at 2 pm.
The celebration formally ended at 2 pm.
Meanwhile, Punya Foundation also celebrated Bhanu Jayanti on July 10th, in Adelaide where the representatives of the Foundation introduced their institution to those who were present in that occasion. Goma Dhakal, wife of martyr Punya Prashad Dhakal was the Chief Guest.
In Sydney, the Bhutanese community joined those of the Nepalese to observe Bhanu Jayanti this year.
In an unrelated event, BASA coordinated the Bhutanese artists from Adelaide to participate in the celebration of the 50th year of the Australia-Nepal diplomatic relation organized by the Nepalese Embassy here today. The artists presented dances reflecting the Bhutanese-Nepali culture.
Ichha Poudyel /BNS
