Chicago, August 21, 2010 – Nepali American Center (NAC) organized the second annual Nepali Mela (Fair) at Harms Wood Picnic Area in Skokie. The Mela was full of activities, entertainment, food and vendor stalls. An estimated 350 individuals from the Chicago and nearby region attended the Mela.
Lord I am one lord I am two, lord I am three, lord I am four, lord I am five thousand miles away from home.
Today as I sit to write this article many events, promises, dedication flash past my minds eyes. 6th of December, 2007 was the first day I landed in the United States of America. Today I can proudly say that I am 10 months old in this wonderful land of opportunity. To introduce a little about myself to my readers; I come from a very small yet a very beautiful country in South Asia which is famous for having the worlds highest peak “Mount Everest” in it. The country where I come from is Nepal.
Earlier in July 2010, after attending one of my relative’s wedding, we took a tour of the Coca-Cola factory. Despite a $15.00 entry fee, high heat and humidity, it was surprising to find many people lined up to purchase the ticket. It was intriguing that the power of a company that just sells junk beverages: carbonated water + sugar + flavoring . Coca cola had $3.1 billion dollar revenue in 2009!
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