Community Event - Date & Invitation: United for Nepal Disaster Relief Dinner on September 27, 2026

A note from the Nepal Cultural Society of British Columbia:

When tragedy strikes our homeland, we feel it deeply here in Canada. As of today, September 9, 2026, the devastating flash floods in Nepal have resulted in over 1,356 deaths, approximately 4,900 missing persons, and an estimated $2.56 billion USD in infrastructure and property damage. This heartbreak has even touched our own province, directly impacting families and missing couples from right here in Metro Vancouver.

​We recognize that many of you have already opened your hearts and donated through various personal methods to help those affected. The Nepal Cultural Society of British Columbia (NCSBC) deeply appreciates your generosity and completely understands if you have already contributed. However, if you are looking for a way to support the relief efforts or wish to stand in solidarity with the community, we warmly invite you to the “United for Nepal: Disaster Relief Dinner 26.”

​Due to convention centre date availability and scheduling conflicts, this event has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 27, 2026. All proceeds from this evening will go directly to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund of Nepal (minus standard banking fees) to support emergency shelter, medical care, and rebuilding efforts.

​Event Details:
​Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
​Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
​Location: Taj Park Convention Centre (8580 132 St, Surrey, BC V3W 4N7)
​Ticket Price: $50 per person

​Important Ticketing & Payment Policy:
​This is a pre-purchase event. Ticket sales will close on September 23, or earlier depending on seating availability.

​The final guest list will be prepared on September 24.

​There will be no entry without a pre-paid ticket/RSVP. Because our goal is to send as much money as possible to Nepal, we need an exact headcount for the caterer. The direct catering cost is approximately $26 per person. If you purchase a ticket, please make sure you attend so our funds go toward relief rather than unused food.

​While we encourage additional donations according to individual capacity, please note that as a registered society in BC, we are unable to issue tax-exempt charitable receipts. However, we are happy to provide an official letter of appreciation, receipt, or business invoice upon request.

​How to Purchase Tickets & Donate:

Please secure your spot by September 23 via:
​Interac e-Transfer: Send to bodncsbc@gmail.com (Please include the note: “United for Nepal: Disaster Relief Dinner 26”)

​Cheque: Make payable to Nepal Cultural Society of BC (Please include the memo: “United for Nepal: Disaster Relief Dinner 26”)

This event is hosted by Nepal Cultural Society of BC. Please visit their website at https://ncsbc.org/. 

UBC Himalaya Program participates in the first-ever BC Nepal Heritage Day

Figure 1: Cultural Dance Performance 

On May 30th, 2026, more than 700 community members gathered at the Taj Park Convention Centre in Surrey to celebrate BC Nepal Heritage Day for the first time. Proclaimed by Premier David Eby, this day recognizes the social, economic, political, and cultural contributions of the Nepali diaspora to British Columbia and to Canada as a whole. The event celebrated the multicultural heritage of Nepal, honoring the traditions of the many ethnic communities – from the high Himalayas to the Terai plains. The celebration began with a Naumati Baja ensemble welcoming the guests, followed by opening remarks from the President of the Nepal Cultural Society of BC. Premier David Eby then delivered a keynote address highlighting the importance of preserving BC’s diverse cultures and supporting the preservation of Nepali heritage in Canada. The program continued with cultural dance performances representing Nepal’s diverse ethnic communities, featured in “Purva to Paschim: A Musical Journey from the East to West”. Faculty and students affiliated with the UBC Himalaya Program met with Premier Eby, highlighting the work the program does to foster community through Nepali language teaching, the newly launched Nepali Open Educational Resource, and research collaboration. 

Figure 2: UBC Program Representative with Premier David Eby and colleagues 

Figure 3:UBC Himalaya Program faculty and students at the Nepal Heritage Day celebration

At the event, members of the Himalaya program launched The Introduction to the Nepali Language, a free, open educational resource (OER) for learning Nepali. Please stay tuned for the next post for more updates on the OER.