Dashain, traditionally is the most important festival in Nepal (which lasts for 15 days). Here we gather for one afternoon and evening to celebrate Dashain. Families and friends gather to partake or participate in traditional games, dance, music, and eat traditional food. The purpose of this celebration is to renew relations amongst the community as well as between the community and other friends of Nepal, and maintain cultural heritage. More about dashain...

Nepalis and Friends Cultural Association (NAFCA) celebrated Dashain on October 8, 2006 at Davis Veterans Center. There were many activities and Nepali cultural dances by our local talented artists. There were indoor games, raffle games, prize distribution, authentic delicious Nepali dinner catered by Kathmandu Kitchen, and a presentation of special recognition certificates. The Dashain Celebration ended with DJ dancing.

There were 143 paid adult participants and the total head count was over 220. This crowd was the biggest one we have seen in our program thus far.

See below for the Best Traditional Costume winners; a list of local talented Artists who participated in the Dashain Cultural Program; winner of the indoor Activities games, and a list of people who Donated items for the new years event and all those people who Volunteered their valuable time to make this event successful.