Introduction

In October 2003, a group of Newar, under leadership of Mr. Pancha N. Maharjan, visioned and organized Mha Puja in Asian Village Restaurant in Hong Kong. It was a huge success for an initial concept of establishment of Newar Society. In mid 2004, under guidance of Mr. Anar R. Bajracharya, an association was officially formed under chairmanship of Mr. Rajendra Kumar Shrestha and was named Newar Samaj Hong Kong (NSHK). The newly formed ad-hoc committee started organizing celebration for different festivals. In 2005, the society was finally registered in the Society Registration Office officially.

In effort to preserve and uplife the culture and tradition of Newar amongst Newars, NSHK organized various cultural program as well as festival celebrations during the period. To showcase our culture, various people and guests were invited to witness the event. NSHK is non-political, non-profitable, non-religious and non-discrimination association which will not discriminate any members in any factors.

In August 2006, NSHK held the first annual convention where steering committee was disolved and new executive committee was elected for next two years.

Mission Statement

- To provide assistance to Newar residing in Hong Kong for any problem they might come across.

- To preserve and promote the value of Newar Culture amongst the member.

- To enrich the cultural heritage of Newar and showcase them internationally.

- To provide links between Newars around the world, personally or organizationally.

- To discuss, communicate and provide views on behalf of Newars in Hong Kong to International Newar Association.

- To organize festival celebrations and fund raising programs to help people in need locally and in Nepal.

- To work on development and educating Newars on Newar Literature, Language and Cultural Values.

- To keep complete database record on Newars in Hong Kong and assist them for better communication between Newars and other local bodies.