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Hon. Consul General of Nepal to Victoria, Chandra Yonzon, and his wife, Laxmi Yonzon, attended Tamu Lhochhar at Estonian House on Saturday, 30 December 2017. The program, with over 300 in attendance, was organised by Tamu Samaj Victoria (TSV) and commenced with the worship of Lord Buddha. The event saw many interesting and enjoyable cultural performances by local artists and children.

Hon. Consul General of Nepal to Victoria, Chandra Yonzon, attended Melbourne Saptaha, a religious program spanning seven days from Monday, 18 December to Sunday, 24 December, last month. The program, aimed at raising funds and awareness for the establishment of a Nepalese Community Centre in Melbourne, saw the coming together of Victoria’s Nepalese community as well as the state’s wider multicultural communities.

Consul General Yonzon, along with former Non-Resident Nepali Association President President, Shesh Ghale, and other esteemed community members were present for the opening of the program. In his address, Consul General Yonzon said that the community centre should be treated as one’s own garden, where all can come together and say, “It is ours.”

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Hon. Consul General of Nepal to Victoria, Chandra Yonzon, chaired an interactive session entitled ‘Science against Corruption’ at the Nepal Consulate office on Sunday, 17 December 2017. Formal proceedings commenced at 3:30pm when Basudev Marattha welcomed guests, including Chairperson Consul General Yonzon and Chief Guest, anti-corruption activist, Bharat Mani Jangam. We were also joined by Nepalese peace and democracy activist and adventurer, Pushkar Shah. Consul General Yonzon welcomed Bharat Mani Jangam and Pushkar Shah to the Consulate office with a ceremonial khada, before Dr Mahesh Bhandari welcomed Chief and Special Guests and delivered a note of welcome and presentation...

Nepal Idol 2017 winning contestant, Buddha Lama, competition runner up, Nishan Bhattarai, second runner up, Pratap Das, top-ten contestant Pramila Rai, Nepal Idol host, Sushil Nepal, along with the team from Smart Access Entertainment, were cordially welcomed at Nepal Consulate Office in Melbourne on Tuesday, 5 December 2017.

Hon. Consul General of Nepal to Victoria, Chandra Yonzon, welcomed guests with khadas shawls and gifts expressing appreciation and admiration. Guests were also welcomed with khada shawls by Tamang Society of Victoria. In his address, Consul General Yonzon expressed gratitude and respect, saying that the stars are making Nepalese proud all over the world...

Hon. Consul General of Nepal to Victoria, Chandra Yonzon, was delighted to welcome Nepalese actresses, Jharana Thapa and Samragee RL Shah, and accompanying entourage, to the Nepal Consulate office on Monday, 4 December 2017. Discussions took place surrounding the continued development of the Nepalese film industry, the impact it is having across the globe, and its capacity in bringing about women empowerment.

“It is absolutely fantastic to see Nepalese actresses establishing themselves in different ways,” said Consul General Yonzon. “It is great to see women taking the lead in the Nepalese film industry…”
and great to see “young, talented artists with different perspectives entering the industry and contributing to the world their new ideas and creations.”

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Nepal Idol’s top three contestants, Buddha Lama, Nishan Bhattarai and Pratap Das, as well as fellow contestant, Pramila Rai, performed at My Nepal Fest: Nepal Food Fiesta 2017 at Batman Royale, Coburg, on Sunday, 3 December 2017. Nepal Idol 2017 host, Sushil Nepal, hosted the star-studded event organised by Smart Access Entertainment. Sunday’s performance and Nepalese food festival drew a fantastic crowd despite Melbourne rain.

Hon. Consul General of Nepal to Victoria, Chandra Yonzon, and his wife, Laxmi Yonzon, attended the program with formal proceedings commencing with Consul General Yonzon’s address at 3:00pm. Consul General Yonzon wished all the very best to the performers, and thanked the organisrs behind the successful event...

Hon. Consul General of Nepal to Victoria, Chandra Yonzon, and his wife, Laxmi Yonzon, attended the evening ceremony of Chhath Puja at Edwardes Lake Park, Reservoir, on Thursday, 26 October 2017.

The Puja, organised by Madheshi Community in Victoria (MCV) Inc., saw in attendance distinguished guests Minister for Finance and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Hon. Robin Scott MP, Member of the Victorian Legislative Council for the Australian Labor Party, Nazih Halim Elasmar, Praveen Kumar representing Peter Khalil MP, former Mayor of Manningham City Council, Jennifer Yang, Former Deputy Mayor Hume City Council, Chandra Daya Bamunusinghe, and President of Subcontinent Friends of Labor, Manoj Kumar.

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Hon. Consul General of Nepal to Victoria, Chandra Yonzon, and his wife, Laxmi Yonzon, attended Dashain and Tihar Subhakaman Sanjh 2017 celebrations hosted by Nepalese Association of Victoria (NAV) in Brunswick, Melbourne, on Saturday, 7 October 2017. The program, which sought to bring together Melbourne’s diverse Nepalese community, saw more than 250 participants fill the venue to capacity.

Community leaders and members from over 18 Nepalese community organisations and students from as many institutes and universities came together to participate in the program. Also in attendance were Mr South Asia Australia, Mrs South Asia Australia, members of Victoria Police and Praveen Kumar, representing Peter Khalil, MP for Wills.

Consul General Yonzon participated in ceremonies alongside NAV P...

Hon. Consul General of Nepal to Victoria, Chandra Yonzon, attended Melbourne University Nepalese Students’ Society’s (MUNSS) Dashain and Tihar Shubhakamana 2074 at Gryphon Gallery, University of Melbourne on Sunday, 8 October 2017.

The program aimed at bringing together Nepalese community leaders and students in celebration, saw Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) and Nepalese Association of Victoria (NAV) community leaders and students celebrate together the exchange of Shubhakamana on the occasion of Bada Dashain, Tihar and Chhat. Consul General Yonzon delivered a speech along with NAV President, Dr Anupam Pokharel, and Deakin Lecturer and MUNSS Advisor, Dr Bldur Kafle.

Consul General Yonzon thanked MUNSS President and program Chair, Nanda Ram Aryal, as well as the entire MUNS...