Nepali American Community with the Raising of a Nepali Flag.

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New York City Celebrates the Strength of the Nepali American Community with the Raising of a Nepali Flag. The third annual Nepal Flag Raising Ceremony, which was held by the Office of the Mayor of New York City, saw the Nepali flag once more fly over Bowling Green Park, right in front of the famous Charging Bull near the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. The occasion honored Nepal's illustrious past, the burgeoning Nepali American community, and the enduring friendship that exists between Nepal and the United States. In the opening remarks, Amit Pratap Shah welcomed dignitaries, community representatives, and attendees from across the city.  

“This ceremony is not only a celebration of our cultural heritage,” he said, “but also a powerful symbol of solidarity, inclusion, and pride.  Even though we are thousands of miles away, we are still one community with one flag. Chairman of the Bowling Green Association Arthur Piccolo recalled the park's revolutionary past as a place where American independence was born. He stated, "Today, as Nepal faces new challenges, this flag reminds us that a nation's strength is not measured by how it endures the storm.

" He praised the courage and spirit of the Nepali people and compared the distinctive twin peaks on the flag to the Himalayas. Shreeya Tuladhar, the youth coordinator for the first Nepal flag raising in 2023, sent a message outlining the development of the Nepali American community, which is now one of the South Asian groups in the United States that is growing at the fastest rate. “Our two identities can coexist in harmony,” she wrote in the message, “just like the sun and moon on our flag.”  Shreeya Tuladhar received the New York City Hero Award from the Bowling Green Association at the event for her leadership and community service. Piccolo stated, "The first time the honor has been awarded to a South Asian woman under 30.

" Representing the Mayor’s Office, Sookranie Dhanpat, South Asian Liaison, emphasized the Nepali community’s contributions to New York’s multicultural landscape.  She stated, "This flag is unique, just like its people." "It symbolizes bravery, peace, and Nepal's enduring spirit." Additional remarks were shared by Erick Salgado, Assistant Commissioner from the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, who reaffirmed the city’s commitment to immigrant communities, including the Nepali diaspora.  He said, "Nepali New Yorkers are indispensable to the city's small businesses, healthcare, and hospitality sectors," highlighting outreach programs and translation initiatives that support Nepali speakers.

Mayor Eric Adams's greetings were extended by Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan of the Mayor's Office of International Affairs, who praised the Nepali community's resilience and partnership. “As New York City is the Kathmandu of the United States,” he said, “the Nepali community is always there when help is needed—during the pandemic and every day after.”

 Dadhiram Bhandari, Consul General of Nepal in New York, praised the partnership between Nepal and New York City.  “Though we are geographically apart, events like this bring our hearts and people together,” he said.  "Nepal is safe, open, and welcoming despite recent political changes and transformations. We look forward to even deeper friendship between our nations.”  Consul General Bhandari thanked Mayor Eric Adams and his administration for acknowledging the contributions of Nepali Americans to the diversity and vitality of New York City. The national anthems of the United States and Nepal played.  People gathered near the Charging Bull, eager to capture the moment, also witnessed the sparkling Nepali flag—new and striking to many onlookers.

 In 2023, Mayor Eric Adams himself first hoisted the Nepali flag at Bowling Green Park, establishing the Nepal Flag Raising tradition in New York City. That inaugural ceremony was celebrated with a grand cultural program featuring traditional music, dance, and performances showcasing Nepal’s heritage.  Since then, the annual event has grown into a proud symbol of Nepali identity in New York City.


BINOD KUMAR SIMKHADA

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