Tamu Samaj (Society) UK Celebrates Dashain Festival with Nepali Language Students!
London: On Saturday, 11 October 2025, the Tamu Samaj (Society) UK community hall at Barham Park, Wembley, London, was filled with joy and pride as the society organised a special Dashain celebration and greetings exchange programme with students from its ongoing Nepali language classes.
The programme, supported by the Community Lottery Fund, aimed to promote the Nepali language and culture among Nepali-origin children living in the UK through a 40-week free language course. In honour of Bijaya Dashami (Dashain), the children were introduced to the cultural and spiritual significance of the festival while enjoying a variety of traditional Nepali foods and drinks. During the program, the children participated in tasting various traditional Nepali dishes. Parents, teachers, and community representatives actively took part, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.
Commitment to Language and Cultural Preservation:
The Nepali language classes, which launched on 22 March 2025, have been running continuously for eight months. This program not only helps children learn to speak, read, and write in Nepali but also strengthens their connection to their heritage and identity.
Children aged 5 to 12 from the boroughs of Brent, Ealing, and Harrow have been participating in the classes, taught by qualified Nepali teachers in an engaging and interactive environment. Now in its third year, this initiative has become an important bridge connecting UK-born and raised children with their Nepali language and culture.
Gratitude and Acknowledgement:
Tamu Samaj (Society) UK extends heartfelt gratitude to the Community Lottery Fund for its ongoing support, which has enabled the employment of additional teachers, provided learning materials, and ensured a comfortable classroom environment.
Special appreciation was given to Founder President Mr Chitra Bahadur Gurung for his financial coordination and leadership; Mr Bibek K.C., Mrs Manisha Gautam, and Mrs Kalpana Thapa for their dedication and teaching contributions; and Mr Arbindra Shrestha for his coordination and effective communication with parents.
Sincere thanks were also extended to Mrs Bindu Kumari Gurung Ghale, the President of Tamu Samaj UK, for providing the community hall and for her consistent support of the programme.
The celebration was attended by the President, Mrs Bindu Kumari Gurung Ghale, Founder President, Mr Chitra Bahadur Gurung, a youth member, Ms Subina Ghale, coordinator, Mr Arbindra Shrestha, as well as teachers Bibek K.C., Manisha Gautam, Kalpana Thapa, and parents.
On this occasion, President Ghale offered Dashain greetings and presented goody bags to the participating children, wishing them continued success and happiness.
It was announced that the Nepali language classes, sponsored by the Community Lottery Fund, will continue until December 2025, with a commitment from Tamu Samaj UK to sustain the program beyond that period. Parents were encouraged to motivate their children to speak, practice, and preserve the Nepali language in their daily lives.
The event began at 11:30 AM and concluded at 2:00 PM in a joyful and lively atmosphere, with refreshments and lunch graciously provided by Tamu Samaj UK.
Article by: Shivakumar Gurung
Tamu Samaj UK
