PRESS RELEASE
NCNC to Celebrate 9th Annual Nepal Day in Morrisville on Saturday, April 19
Holly Springs, NC (April 13, 2025) – The Nepal Center of North Carolina, Inc. (NCNC), a community-based organization representing individuals of Nepali origin in North Carolina, is proud to host the 9th Annual Nepal Day on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Cedar Fork District Park in Morrisville, North Carolina.
The celebration will begin with a community gathering and a colorful Nepal Day Parade, featuring over 1,500 participants dressed in traditional Nepali attire marching around the park. The program will continue with formal remarks from community leaders and dignitaries, followed by a festive Nepali New Year 2082 celebration filled with cultural performances.
Dignitaries and special guests include representatives from NC General Assembly, Wake County, Morrisville, Cary, Apex, and local non-profits as well as officials from the Nepal Embassy in Washington, D.C. Their presence underscores the increasing recognition of the Nepali-American community’s contributions to North Carolina’s cultural and civic life.
Attendees can enjoy a) Authentic Nepali cuisine from local vendors b) Cultural and heritage exhibitions c) Live music and performances celebrating Nepal’s diverse traditions
Nepal Day holds special significance in North Carolina, where the towns of Wake County, Morrisville, and Apex have officially proclaimed the third Saturday of April as Nepal Day, aligning with the Nepali New Year based on the Bikram Sambat calendar—a traditional solar calendar that runs approximately 56–57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar.
Founded in 1999, NCNC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Nepali culture and fostering community engagement. The organization actively contributes to the broader community through events such as international festivals, blood donation drives, and the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Event Location:
Cedar Fork District Park
228 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
Event Time: 11:30 AM-6:00 PM
Program schedule
11:30 AM – Gather at Cedar Fork Park
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM – Nepal Day Parade
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM – Formal Program
2:00 PM – 4:15 PM – Cultural Program
4:15 PM onwards – Live Band and DJ
Media Contact:
Kalpana Bhandari
Executive Secretary, NCNC
Phone: 571.888.1839
Email: ncnc@ncnepal.org
Website: www.ncnepal.org
