GREETINGS AND NAMESTEE FROM KATHAMNDU
As two major Hindu festivals are observed during this month, it is termed as a festive month. This time is perfect for celebrating Dashian and Tihar. The climate is moderate; sunny and warm during the day, and cold in morning and at night.
I am Dipa K.C from Jajarkot District. I am fourteen and I study in grade eight. I came to NECO Home at the age of 10. At that time, I knew nothing about this place and the people around. I was so sad and disappointed. As the time passed by, I got so much familiar with everything about NECO. At first I was so excited when I got the facilities that I never had. I never feel that I’m lacking any materials. It's a place where children like me are living in peace, with harmony and co-operation. I feel very lucky to have got numerous opportunity that others can only dream of, and be a part of NECO Home. NECO Home provides a special environment to study, play for entertainment, etc. NECO Home has done a lot for us. I wish every orphan may get opportunities like we are receiving at NECO Home. NECO Home helps us share our problems and tries to solve them.
At present 41 members are living in NECO Home sharing their happiness and sorrows.
Thank you.
In the middle of the academic year, second term examination was held. Children prepared well for the examination and we hope they did well in the exam. However, results haven’t been out yet.
FESTIVAL VACATION
There was a one month vacation during the festivals of Dashian and Tihar.
Dashian is the greatest festival of Hindu devotees. All the schools and colleges were closed. Children seemed very happy and were in festive mood. During the holidays, they visited their village, went on to relatives’ house to put tika on their forehead. We hope they learnt something about lifestyle, culture, social norms and values of their society.
During Dashain, we clean and decorate our homes and surroundings to welcome goddess Durga, who is believed to bless families, relatives and friends, children with good fortune.
Tihar, also known as the festival of lights, is a five-day Hindu festival that follows Dashian. In these days, we decorate our home with lights and with marigold flowers. The first day is celebrated by worshipping crow, the second by worshiping dog, the third day by worshiping the goddess Laxmi and the fourth day by worshiping bull. The fifth day is called “Bhai Tika” where sister put tika on her brother’s forehead and wishes very long and healthy life of her brother. Brother does the same.
Laxmi Puja celebration.
Unity Room.
Wrote Frank and Valarie Ward
Painting office building
Changed National Flag.
Fixing dining tables and benches.
Looking happy after getting new blankets.
Anusha learning photography.
Surakshya using computer in her leisure time.
Playing with water.
Going to sleep.
NEW VOLUNTEER
We welcomed two new volunteers, Ms. Robyn Locke and Elkay Cakirogullari. We were very happy and delighted to see such helping hands for our children. They seem very energetic, passionate and enthusiastic to help children learn something new. As well as they are very much dedicated towards their work.
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Selected text and photos by Samjhana Gurung.
Additional text, editing and layout by Umit Silwal.
