2022 Nepali Night

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

By Alyssa Lunsford ~ Photo Editor

Traditional Nepali music and vibrantly-colored saris and kurtas welcomed SEMO students and faculty to Nepali Night in the University Center ballroom on April 2. This was the first time that Nepali Night had happened since 2020.

(Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
Nepalese Student Association students welcome attendees to Nepali Night on Saturday, April 2. The event celebrated Nepal's unique culture with music, dancing and a traditional Nepali dinner. (Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
(Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
Assistant professor of chemistry & physics Sajan Silwal watches the fashion show during Nepali night 2022 on April 2, 2022. (Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
University president Carlos Vargas and his wife were given gifts upon the start of Nepali Night. (Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
(Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
Models showing the different types of clothing that the Nepalese culture wear. (Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
Nepalese student Suraj Khatri entertains guests with a guitar solo. Music and dancing were all a part of Nepali Night at the UC ballroom. (Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
Nepalese student Sushma Sundas entertains guests with a known Nepali dance. (Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
(Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
(Photo by Alyssa Lunsford)
Nepalese students President Carlos Vargas and his wife Pam Vargas receive gifts for attending Nepali Night. (Photo by Natalie Aarons)
Audience members sing the Nepal national anthem. (Photo by Natalie Aarons)
President of the Nepalese Student Association Shruti Duraili gave a speech and thanked guests for coming to Nepali Night after 2 years of not having it. (Photo by Natalie Aarons)
People in attendance showed up in culture style outfits to match the theme of Nepali Night. (Photo by Natalie Aarons)
A fashion show took place of some of the unique Nepalese clothing. (Photo by Natalie Aarons)
Nepali styled decorations were laid out for guests to look at. (Photo by Natalie Aarons)