Saturday, November 12 was the happiest day yet in the history of Ama Ghar – the Grand Opening party for our beautiful new home in Godavari. We are very proud of our new home, built through the generosity of our donors with sustainable power and waste systems and traditional Nepali design.
The Celebration, as well as our new home, was dedicated to 0ur beloved Ama Tika Basnet.
Ama Ghar children sing a welcome song.
On Saturday, we welcomed over 400 people to a fun-filled celebration. In addition to the adult friends, neighbors and dignitaries who were invited, the Ama Ghar children invited their school friends, local children and children from other Homes around the Valley. There was a children’s tent especially for then, which offered face painting, a Lego table, a Play Doh table and lots of fun activities.
Our beautiful Laxmi performs in one of many pop and traditional Nepali dances offered in the program.
Younger girls show their talents in a pop dance!
The program opened with a welcome from Founder Shrawan Nepali who dedicated the day and the home to Ama Tika Basnet, our inspiration. The program also included words from Shekhar Silwal, Treasurer of the Ama Ghar Board, and Bonnie Ellison, Country Director, who honored the Ama Ghar staff for their contributions. The rest of the program was designed for pure entertainment, with music and dancing by the Ama Ghar children.
Over 400 guests enjoyed our Grand Opening Celebration.
Traditional Nepali costumes mixed with camos in an Army dance.
The program was followed by a delicious meal and lots more singing, dancing and drumming into the night. It was a very happy and auspicious day for all – we wish all our friends around the world could have been there!