Pako Festa Geelong 2025 Community Update

22 February 2025 | Geelong, Victoria

Newa Guthi Victoria proudly participated in Pako Festa Geelong 2025, marking an important milestone as the organisation’s first street performance for the wider community.

Members, volunteers and supporters of the Newa community came together for a vibrant Dhime Baja community rally, bringing the powerful rhythms and energy of traditional Newa music to the streets of Geelong.

The performance provided a wonderful opportunity to share Newa music, culture and heritage with the wider community, introducing the distinctive traditions of the Kathmandu Valley to festival audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The energetic Dhime rhythms created a lively atmosphere throughout the festival, attracting attention and encouraging people to learn more about Newa culture. For participating members, the event was also a celebration of community pride, teamwork and cultural identity.

Beyond the performance itself, the participation demonstrated the commitment of Newa Guthi Victoria to promote, preserve and share Newa heritage across Victoria and to create opportunities for younger generations to actively participate in their cultural traditions.

As the first street performance by Newa Guthi Victoria, Pako Festa 2025 holds a special place in the organisation’s journey. It marked an important step in bringing Newa music and cultural traditions beyond the community and into the wider public space.

This event remains a memorable milestone in the history of Newa Guthi Victoria and reflects the collective effort of the members, volunteers and supporters who helped make the performance possible.

Event Details

• Date: 22 February 2025
• Location: Geelong, Victoria
• Event: Pako Festa Geelong 2025
• Significance: First Newa Guthi Victoria community street performance
• Activity: Dhime Baja community rally
• Highlights: Traditional Newa music, community participation and cultural sharing
• Focus: Newa heritage, cultural pride, community engagement and cultural preservation

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Bhintuna 1145: Celebrating Newa Culture and Community Update (2024)

10 November 2024 | Souvenir, Thomastown, Victoria

Bhintuna 1145 (2024) marked a historic milestone as the very first event of Newa Guthi Victoria, bringing the Newa community together for a celebration of culture, heritage and community spirit.

The inaugural event featured a vibrant program showcasing the richness of Newa traditions, including Dhime Baja, Dhime dance, Kumari dance, traditional Newari dances and songs. Community members came together to celebrate Newa culture and create a strong foundation for future cultural activities in Victoria.

A traditional Newari bhoj provided an opportunity for everyone to enjoy authentic Newa cuisine while sharing food, conversations and community connections.

The event also included a special sponsor appreciation segment to recognise the individuals, businesses and supporters who helped make this first celebration possible.

As the first official event of Newa Guthi Victoria, Bhintuna 1145 holds a special place in the organisation’s history. It marked the beginning of a journey dedicated to preserving Newa heritage, strengthening community connections and passing cultural traditions on to future generations.

This archive entry records the beginning of Newa Guthi Victoria’s community journey and the collective effort that laid the foundation for many cultural programs and celebrations to follow.

Event Details

• Date: 10 November 2024
• Location: Souvenir, Thomastown, Victoria
• Event: Bhintuna 1145
• Significance: First event of Newa Guthi Victoria
• Highlights: Dhime Baja, Dhime dance, Kumari dance, Newari dances, songs and Newari bhoj
• Special Recognition: Sponsor and community appreciation
• Focus: Newa culture, heritage, community connection and cultural preservation

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