The Nepali community in New York is preparing to turn Manhattan into a \u201cminiature Nepal\u201d on May 17, marking the 10th anniversary of the Nepal Day Parade. During a press conference on Sunday, organizers announced that this year\u2019s event aims to be the grandest yet, symbolizing a unified front for the diaspora.<\/p>\n
Basu Lamichhane, president of the organizing committee, stated that the parade\u2019s primary mission remains the promotion of Nepali language, culture, and identity in what he called the \u201ccapital of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSince 2016, our goal has been to showcase our heritage and support tourism in Nepal,\u201d Lamichhane said. \u201cOver the last decade, we\u2019ve had ups and downs, but this year is special because we have successfully brought together various groups and \u2018mended hearts\u2019 to ensure a collective celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n
The parade is scheduled to begin promptly at 1 p.m. at 38th Street and Madison Avenue. Participants are urged to gather for formation starting at 11 a.m. The route will proceed down to 24th and 25th Streets, where a central stage will be constructed for cultural performances.<\/p>\n
Convener AP Lama Sherpa emphasized a new logistical approach to keep energy levels high. \u201cIn previous years, the momentum would fade once the floats turned the corner,\u201d Sherpa said. \u201cThis year, we are ensuring the cultural floats integrate directly with the stage area so the audience can experience the full display of traditional attire and performances in one hub.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Organizing committee members Convener AP Lama Sherpa, President Basu Lamichhane, and Financial Coordinator Krishna Lamichhane address members of the media during a press conference in New York on May 10, 2026. The committee announced final preparations for the annual Nepal Day Parade, scheduled to take place in Manhattan on May 17.<\/p>\n
A significant portion of the parade will feature traditional Jhalkis representing Nepal\u2019s diverse ethnic groups, including the Rai, Limbu, and various other indigenous communities. Organizers expect participation from 45 to 50 different organizations, with an estimated turnout of 4,500 to 5,000 people. A major point of emphasis this year is the message of Nepal as the birthplace of Lord Buddha. <\/p>\n
To ensure safety, the committee has recruited 100 volunteers who will be identifiable by white \u201cNepal Day Parade\u201d T-shirts. They will work in coordination with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to manage crowds and traffic.<\/p>\n
Financially, the event is expected to cost between $38,000 and $40,000. Krishna Lamichhane, the financial coordinator, reported that they have already secured approximately $32,990 in commitments from various businesses, social organizations, and individuals.<\/p>\n
\u201cTransparency is our priority,\u201d Krishna Lamichhane added. \u201cTwo weeks after the event, we will release a full financial report, including bank statements and a list of all contributors, to show exactly how the funds were utilized.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organizers are making a concerted effort to involve second- and third-generation Nepali-Americans. By encouraging youth to perform traditional songs and dances on stage, the committee hopes to transfer cultural values to those born in the United States.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is about community unity and identity,\u201d President Basu Lamichhane concluded. \u201cIt is a moment of self-satisfaction for those of us living abroad to see our soil\u2019s beauty reflected on the streets of Manhattan.\u201d<\/p>\n
The cultural program is slated to run until 6 p.m., followed by a community-led cleanup of the parade route.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Nepali community in New York is preparing to turn Manhattan into a \u201cminiature Nepal\u201d on May 17,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":226792,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[75,84,83,9,24,63],"class_list":["post-226791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-manhattan","tag-manhattan","tag-manhattan-headlines","tag-manhattan-news","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=226791"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226791\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/226792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=226791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=226791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=226791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}