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We had a wonderful day on Sunday 7th September as we celebrated Nepal Ireland Day 2019 in Farmleigh House, Dublin.

We danced and sang in the Nepalese and Irish traditional style. Both nationalities are warm, open and celebrate in similar ways. Food also plays a celebratory role in these occasions although there are differences in the type of food. However Irish cuisine is generally  rapidly changing and becoming much more international, with the inclusion of lots of variety in spices and rices.

During the afternoon at Farmleigh House we were able to talk to the public about our mission. We also had the opportunity to sell our beautiful handicrafts, which are made by the artisans we know and work with in Nepal.

Many thanks to the many wonderful organisers, with special thanks to all at Nepal Ireland Society, Nepal Tourism and Embassy of Nepal London

Call for Emergency Flood Relief Aid, please support.

The heavy rain and flooding in Nepal over the last few weeks, due to the Monsoon, has not really reached our ears as we bask in summer temperatures of around 23 degrees here in Ireland.

We have received news from our Nepal colleagues that 78 houses in the Terai district have been totally damaged due to constant rain and flooding. 74 houses have been partially damaged. The following images are of families we support in Manara Village, whose homes have been destroyed.

Manara is one of villages which is part of our  Village Alive Programme  supported by Irish Aid.

Our work is focused in the Terai district of Nepal and so this is unsettling for us. Some of our village Self Help Group (SHG) members’ homes have been destroyed and damaged. Our SHG members support, encourage and assist other villagers who are struggling. They are a lifeline in the community.

If you would like to contribute towards rebuilding these homes, please make a donation here  and state Flood Relief Aid.

All Nepal Leprosy Trust staff, their families and all patients are fine.

If you would like more detail, please contact Vera at info@nlt.ie.

Nepal Ireland Day in Farmleigh, Phoenix Park, Dublin was held on 9th September 2018. Another great family day out combining cultures, crafts and foods, in the sunshine.

We sold lots of our felt craft cones and batik cards,  which have been made in Nepal. These support the small cottage industries and talented artisans.

President Higgins and his wife Sabina were guests of honour at a special ceremony commemorating the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Nepal.

The event was held on Saturday 18th August 2018 in the Hilton, Charlemont Place, Dublin. His excellency Ambassador of Nepal to Ireland Dr Durba Babadur Subedi organised this event to mark the commencement of the 19th anniversary of Nepal Ireland friendships.  We would like to extend sincere thank to His Excellency Dr. Durga Bahadur Subedi, Nepal Embassy, Nepali for a very successful and enjoyable evening.

Above photos thanks to Alison Irwin, Nepal Ireland Society