Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) organized its fourth Regional NRN Conference in Houston, Texas from May 28 to May 30, 2010 with various cultural activities, discussion on NRN issues, presentations, Nepal’s tourism promotion, poetry festival and more.

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Brief History of NRNA

Established in 2003, Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has a secretariat in Kathmandu with over 55 National Coordination Councils (NCCs) worldwide. NRNA has been advocating efforts of dual citizenship for NRNs in coordination with NCCs in over 55 countries. NRN National Coordination Council of USA coordinates with local organizations to promote and advocate NRN rights, and to channel their efforts for development of Nepal.

Dr. Upendra Mahato awarded by Nepal government

It was announced at the event that Dr. Upendra Mahato, founding President and chief patron of NRNA, was awarded the honorary “Suprawal Janasewa” by the President of Nepal.

Nepal Day in Houston

City of Houston declared May 29, 2010 as Nepal day to mark the NRN conference.

Bhabika Joshi recognized by NRNA

Bhabika Joshi was recognized by NRNA for her outstanding achievement as a young writer. She has already penned a novel at a very young age of fourteen. She also writes blog articles for TexasNepal.com and was featured as Personality of the Month for September 2009.

NST’s Participation

A group of representative from Nepalese Society, Texas (NST) attended the event. NST’s activities during the event included cultural performances, a speech by NST’s president Prem Adhikari, informational booth, SARC fund raising and promotion of Visit Nepal Year 2011.

Below are some selected photos and video highlights from the event:

Videos from the NRN Conference

• Cultural Program – Video Highlights
• Interviews with various delegates at the conference
• Interview with Ratan Jha (Coordinator of the conference)
• Interview with Dev Man Hirachan (Current President of NRNA)