The Organization of Bhutanese Communities in America (OBCA) said it has decided to hold its third national convention in Phoenix, Arizona from June 15-17.
A press statement issued by its Press and Publication Secretary, Manoj Rai, mentioned that Bhutanese community members from various states are expected to participate in the convention themed ‘together we’ll build a better community’.
The three-day gathering would begin with arrival and registration of participants followed by a dinner party to be hosted by the Bhutanese Community of Arizona in the first day, said Rai in the statement.
“The second day events consist of the convention opening session, presentation of state-wise reports, discussion of the organization’s projects, and discussion sessions, among others,” the statement said.
Rai further said that unlike in its past conventions, the OBCA said the convention would bring in different group sessions as regard to community empowerment, youth and sports, music, literature, role of community media in the diaspora and the role of senior community members toward community strengthening and self-reliance on the second day.
The Bhutan Media Society, Literature Council of Bhutan, Global Bhutanese Literature Organization, Bhutanese Artists in America, Inter-State Bhutanese Soccer Tournament Organizing Committee and a group of senior community members have been asked to conduct separate discussion sessions during the convention, highlighted the statement.
Meanwhile, analyst R.P. Subba, in the capacity of keynote speaker of the convention, will present a paper titled ‘Bhutanese community: its empowerment through entrepreneurship and financial literacy’.
The organization also informed that even site visit, picnic and premier show of the movie ‘Suruwat’ are also being planned.
The Bhutanese Community of Arizona (BCA) and the Bhutanese Art and Culture Center (BACC), Georgia, will host a cultural program on the third day with an aim of preserving and promoting community art, culture and tradition, the statement added.
One of the individuals or organizations dedicated for service to the community will also be honored on the third day, according to Rai. However, details of nominees were not immediately known.
“On this auspicious occasion, the third national convention organizing committee, state program organizing committee and the organization, would like to send our greetings to all the Bhutanese living in America for their continued progress and livelihood, and extend a warm welcome to every one to this annual community event in Arizona.”
I wish OBCA all the best for its upcoming event !
Good Luck !
Bhagirath Khatiwada
Concord, NH
Best of luck for the third convention….
God Bless OBCA …
Good jon b Best of luck/Success.
Good to hear the progress of OBCA. Every year’s Convention have been bringing new resolutions. hope this time will be much better than the past with lots,of fun including movie SURUWAT. best of luck. See u guys there.
Nice job.
That is great ideas for all bhutanese communities
Wish you all the best for successful event!
Best wishes to OBCA for further coming event at Arizona. Let us join our hands to make it success in the wonderful and grand design methods.
Hari Niroula
seattle, WA
why do you use bhutanese sign? why cant we use our own sign?
just my views
hello, what the significance of the symbol that you have used? can you please tell me..its interesting
Who is Manoj Rai? Is he migrant workers’ President in USA?
Just chill Mr. logical and crinstine. You fake ( you are all Wangchuck’s slaves) are always talking nonsense every where, from Gross National Happiness to Bhutan being a land of one race.
Here is the clue for you- Jungalis(One who still live in jungle).
1. Bhutanese re – settled in US and other six western countries are given a full identity of Bhutanese.
2. We are Bhutanese, so we can express our self as the way we like.
3. One who does not – speak the language, one who does not wear the custom, and one who does not practice the values of Nalungs does not necessarily non Bhutanese.
A country is not a property of an individual. All Bhutanese- Lhotshampa, Sharshop, Nalungs, and other should be granted equal identity and respect over their language, custom, religion, values ,and believes.
FYI- I got my green card a month ago here in US and it is clearly stated- I am a nationality of Bhutan. You might feel not so good, but accept it. US already identified us with Bhutanese identity.
You guys go on barking, we will keep on rocking. That is our difference!
Thanks!
Best wishes to OBCA for further coming event at Arizona. Let us join our hands to make it success in the wonderful and grand design methods.
Hari Niroula
seattle, WA
Response-
But, Hari Dai, I know you when I used to live in WA. Before I moved to PA, I remember your negative attitude toward building a strong Bhutanese community in WA. I also know how unethically you have acted that time to discredit and disturb the progress of BRCS in WA. Additionally, I do saw some of your notorious and im-matured comments over emails in googlegroup.
Dai, I honestly don’t know why sometime educated people like you, behave below the ground of morality. Hope, now you understand the gravity of unity over there. I would really appreciate, if you could change your attitude and behavior. If, I am wrong please correct me. But please take my request seriously. Else, ignore it.
Thank you, Dai!
no,no manish tamang…nepali ethnic (we) came as a slave just for certain period of time promising we ,ust leave BHutan. sothey have right to enforce this laws coz it is their land..
we do know difference between idia ,nepal with Bhutan….what is it called? druk or hw do we pronunced it?
Ram, I do not know where you reside, and about your intention of commenting over an individual (Hari Sir), though the topic of discussion is totally different.
As you said, and if you are outside WA, yes! we did have some serious issues last year in our Bhutanese community in WA. Our community was nearly in the curve of division. But fortunately, we all realized the importance and necessity of being united in this totally new and wild society.
I Personally know Hari Sir. He is one of our educated and forwarded Bhutanese in Washington. I would really like to thanks and appreciate Hari sir for coming forward to answer your questions.
In-fact, now he is changed, and giving his immeasurable contribution toward building vibrant and united Bhutanese society in WA. Looking forward to see him representing Rainier Chapter in upcoming BCRC election.
Every body does a mistake, and also deserve a chance to be changed. So, please do not post unprofessional comments over an individual here at BNS. It would be wise to use Google-Group or other closed discussion forum for any disputes.
Regards!
Lila, (Tukwila, WA)
Hey dude, I am not intended to hurt Hari dai, but requesting him not to repeat unhealthy, and inappropriate behavior play with innocent Bhutanese there at Washington. Great to hear that you guys are united, here I tired with their mushroom like organization.
No, offense bro.
Thank ya!