Press Release: Nepali American Center (NAC) hosts chicago Nepali Mela 2010

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.

The NAC coordinated free community services such as Medical Booth and Resume Workshop. Other activities included an Art Showcase and Children’s Art Drawing Talent Show. Many attendees received health advice and had their blood pressure checked at the Medical Booth. Groups of working professionals and educators reviewed resumes of students and community members who are looking for career advancement. Various art works on “Nepali American Culture and Heritage” theme were showcased at the event.

The live entertainment was one of the major attractions at the Mela. The performance series was opened with American and Nepali national anthems. It was then followed by many varieties of music – ranging from the Nepali Folk tunes to the contemporary Rock and Rolls performed by individual artists and the local Nepali Chi-Town band. Similarly, the Mela committee also organized different fun activities and games like soccer, volley ball, badminton, bean bag and the Dashain Swing. Authentic Nepali foods were served.

All of these activities and overall Mela were made possible by the enthusiastic and energetic participation of community members which numbered roughly at 50 volunteers, and by the generous financial support from the Mela Sponsors – Non Resident Nepali Association (NRN), Association of Nepalese in Midwest America (ANMA), American Society of Nepalese Engineers (ASNEngr), Adamjee Insurance, Cumin, Himalayan Restaurant and Bar, Key Performance Idea, Macy’s, Mount Everest Restaurant and Travel House Nepal.

The NAC envisions a well managed physical space for its members, their groups and organizations, to organize more community events like Nepali Mela. Its mission is “to serve Nepali American communities by founding a self-sustaining physical facility”. Visit www.NepaliAmericanCenter.org today to find out how you can contribute, support and donate to the mission of NAC, and learn more about its initiatives.