8TH POKHARELI JHYAL

Pokhareli Jhyal (hereafter “PJ”) was inaugurated on 2002. Its main aim was to preserve Nepalese culture and sports for the Nepalese community in Hong Kong. It has been a major platform for aspiring Nepalese to showcase their talents to the Nepalese community in HK.

In past events, Pokhareli Jhyal has organised many community events such as football competitions and cultural programmes. These events have garnered much support and attention amongst the Nepalese community in not just Hong Kong but also abroad.

In acknowledgement of this, for the first time in PJ’s history, we plan to launch an exchange cultural programme with the Nepalese community in the UK. It is our intention to further promote and globalize PJ wherever the Nepalese Diaspora may be.

CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN THE UK

This year a group of talented Nepalese artists from Hong Kong will be performing in the UK for a cultural exchange programme in conjunction with its UK-based Nepalese performers.

This cultural exchange programme will showcase the finest of UK and Hong Kong-based Nepalese artists performing typical and cultural Nepalese song and dance. It will also allow our HK-based artists to experience the unique British culture with our UK-based hosts.

The above exchange programme will be co-ordinated by POKHARA Manch, UK. The brief plan is as follows:

Depart HK on Friday, 09 September 2011
Arrive UK on Friday, 09 September 2011
Dress Rehearsal for main show – Saturday, 10 September 2011
Final show of PJ8 on Sunday 11 September 2011
Return to HK 16 September 2011

The following participants will form the Cultural troupe, taking part in the PJ8 2011 UK:

Mr Raksha Gurung Vice chairman MSSPHK
Mr Raju Gurung (Team Leader)
Mr Bhim Pun
Mr Manoj Ghale
Mr Robin Shreshtha
Mr Yadab Rai
Mr Topraj Tamang
Mr Shantosh Gurung
Miss Rosha Limbu
Mr Krishna Maharjan
Mr Kabi Rai
Mr Shree Prasad Gurung
Miss Alina Thapa

Cost of air ticket and accommodation in the UK:

The individual participants are responsible for the cost of their own air tickets and accommodations for the above trip. The individuals may recruit sponsors through their respective channels.

Furthermore, the team has decided to hold an one-off show on Sunday 28th August 2011 at Yau Ma Tei Community Hall at 6pm to 10pm in order to raise funds to meet their costs.

Entry visa for cultural group

Pokhara Munch UK is kindly requested to arrange an entertainment/tourist visa for those who are holding Nepalese passport.