KIRAT YAKTHUNG CHUMLUNG UK
ANNUAL GATHERING (SISEKPA TANGNAM) 2009
With the same spirit and culturally enthusiastic Limbus gathered at the Great Chart Playing field in Ashford to celebrate Annual Gathering which falls during Sisekpa Tangnam (Saune Sakranti). Taking pride of tradition and culture, Limbu observe this day as an annual event where Limbus gathered from all over UK. With glooming sun shine, the garden of England and gateway to Europe, Ashford is naturally situated in the heart of Kent where large numbers of Limbu are resided. Today, Saturday 25 July 2009, the Great Chart playing field is decorated with Limbus’ customs, flag of Nepal, the Union Jack and KYCUK stood in front of the stage dignifying the inherited bond between two nations and the Limbuwan itself. The glaring reflection of Sammyang fung, Sirbandi and various gold ornament which closely intact with Limbunis for generations is highly identical in the sun of July month here in the UK. Today is an absolute opportunity to teach and know about Limbu culture for our up-spring. The programme began with the preparation in the previous day and early morning as in usual manner to serve better for the members and others alike. Members and Guests started to arrive from 10 am and the programme kicked off around 12 noon. The chief guest was stand in Ambassador to UK while representatives from all Jaatiya organisations were invited as a guest. As in a usual manner, a short briefing on health and safety was given by Mr Dammar Limbu (Public Relation Coordinator) the overall organiser followed by the Sabha Ashan Grahan from General Secretary. This was then followed with the presentation of awards/appreciations of certificates to those who have achieved excellent results in GCSE, Higher Education and others. The final two awards; the Yalambarhang Award was presented to Mr Rajendra Nembang (Junior) and the Chumlung UK award was awarded to Mr Dammar Limbu (PR). The Honourable former minister of Nepal and the advisor KYCUK Mr Bijayprakash Thebe and Dr Beena Thebe the advisor KYCUK both has kindly presented a cheque of £500.00 each to the KYCUK. This phase of the programme wrapped up with the speech from a guest, an advisor, Chief Guest and the President of KYCUK Capt (Ret’d) Bombahadur Limbu.
Various appreciations of certificates and awards were presented to the following recipients:
The Honourable former minister of Nepal and Advisor KYCUK Mr Bijayprakash Thebe – For financial support of £500.00
Dr Beena Thebe (Advisor KYCUK) – For financial support of £500.00
Mr Dammar Limbu (Public Relation Coordinator) – Chumlung UK Award
Mr Rajendra Nembang (Junior) – Yalambarhang Award
Mrs Narkumari Sendang (advisor KYCUK) – Representation of Janjaati with her statue being built in a Museum in Pokhara, Nepal.
Mrs Kamala Sendang (Vice President) – Completion of Higher Education
Miss Prena Limbu (Daughter of Capt (Ret’d) Bhakta limbu) – Completion of Higher education
Mstr Roshan Limbu – Excellent result in GCSE
Miss Nilita Limbu – Excellent result in GCSE
Mr Ganesh Wanem – Re-written of KYCUK constitution
Mr Dhan Limbu – Successful Businessman (Gurkha Cash and Carry, Ashford)
Mr Gokarna Chongbang – Successful Businessman (Everest Security Company)
Mr Khemraj Maden – Successful Businessman (Gaunle Pasal, Ashford)
Mrs Lila Seling Mabo – 3rd place during on line poem competition 2009
The gathering changed its mood to entertainment while Rajendra Nembang (senior) and his assistance Mrs Durga Limbu desperately waiting for the microphone. Not forgetting the superb BBQ welcoming the members in one corner of the field provided by Mr Khem Maden, Gaunle Pasal, Ashford, while various types of drinks were served by Mr Dhan limbu, Gurkha Cash and Carry, Ashford. This phase was also included with selection of best Limbu customs for children category and for the selection, Mrs Narkumari Sendang and Mrs Krishnakumari Limbu both advisors KYCUK were volunteered. Miss Sangma Jabegu (daughter of Capt Gyan Limbu) awarded the winner for the girls’ category. The stage was superbly managed by the entertainment team and people were packed to dance with Chyabrung. Mrs Sashi Subba, innately hold the microphone throughout the day for announcement whilst the opportunities were given to all for their own choice of entertainment. Exchange of meeting and greeting were of fundamental part of the day for most whilst children seen to dancing on their own way and matured were keener on hakpare, khyali, Dhan nautch. The day went just like a click of the finger and eventually came to know 8 pm - cut off time. The enthusiasm and energetic mode was continuing, which without doubt transcended our culture here in the UK. The atmosphere has exactly mirrored the life in Nepal where the Limbus’ spirit lays with decorative clothing and expensive ornaments. The day wrapped up with unforgettable time that everyone enjoyed, and next year won’t be that long to come.
Some glimpse of the day!
