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TAMU LHOCHHAR 2026 “YEAR OF THE HORSE” तमु ल्होछार/ल्होसार त-ल्हो/घोडा-वर्ग

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Date : Jan 11, 2026

Posted By : Admin

Event Description :

The biggest festival of Tamu/Gurung community पुष १५ तमु ल्होछार/ल्होसार Tamu Lho-Chhar 2026 “Year of The Horse” was celebrated by Tamu Samaj Victoria (Australia) community from 4 pm to 9 pm on Saturday 3 January 2026 at Estonian House, 43 Melville Rd, Brunswick West, Victoria 3055. Around 500+ attendees including overseas/inter-state visitors, community leaders, sponsors, well-wishers, partners and supporters got together to mark a change of Zodiac sign from the Snake to the Horse. The event door entry fees were set to $10 for TSV member and $15 for non-members, which helped to deliver the event in a sustainable manner.

 

 

Some highlights of the day were –

  • Prayers and new year blessing from  Sange Lama Indra Bahadur Gurung to bid farewell to “Year of The Snake” and welcome new “Year of The Horse”.

 

 

  • Session 1 of the program started with MC Chhoyang Gurung and Adi Gurung. After acknowledging the traditional landowners of Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, national anthems (Nepal and Australia) were played. The resident Sange Lama Indra Bahadur Gurung recited some mantras to ward off evil spirits and wish good year to everyone. The TSV secretary Dr Arun Gurung gave an overview of TSV community especially about the TSV Cultural Centre project calling upon every Gurung family to contribute more and quickly to realize the dream in next couple of years. The TSV President Tej Gurung delivered a welcome speech and officially opened the program, and welcomed the invited guests (community leaders, Merri-bek Mayor, business sponsors, media partners, former presidents) by offering Khada. The NRNA Australia Victoria Coordinator Mahadev Dhanuk extended best wishes to the TSV community and highlighted the contribution towards the Nepal Festival 2025 cultural program. The chief guest Merri-bek Mayor Cr Nat Abboud, Tej Gurung and TSV Magazine editor Dr Mohan Gurung joined on stage to launch the TSV magazine 2026 [Vol. 7].  Mayor Cr Abboud offered Tamu LhoChhar best wishes and council’s support program for multicultural communities like TSV.  Then, Mayor Cr Abboud, former TSV Presidents Min Prasad Gurung and Pahalman Gurung, and current President Tej Gurung congratulated the academic achievers in calendar year 2025 (VCE graduates also got $50 gift vouchers).

 

 

  • Session 2 of the program included more than two dozens of traditional Tamu/Nepali cultural dance/singing performances. Many TSV community youths have been practicing over last two months to put up a great show, thank you to them and their parents/guardians. The session was managed by a brilliant MC duo – Subash Gurung and Dipa Gurung.  All the performances were received with a great enthusiasm and applause.
  • TSV also acknowledged the business sponsors for their financial support –
    • Silver Sponsors (Aalora Care, Red Panda Finance, Grace International, Om Siddha Jewellers).
    • Bronze Sponsors (Mantra Plumbing and Gas, Nest or Invest Buyers Agent, Laughing Buddha Wealth Creation, Acclaim Conveyancing, Blush Creatives). Blush Creatives for a beautiful red carpet photography decoration.
    • SBS Nepali (Ms Dinita Rishal) for a good media coverage

 

 

  • Felicitation of 7 newest TSV life family members  who have contributed in excess of $5000. There are now 18 TSV life family members (part of TSV Board committee). We also had raffle draw prizes $50, $30 and $20 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners (3x tickets for $5).

 

 

  • Session 3 had a certificate distribution to the cultural artists/volunteers and a closing remark by the TSV President. Afterwards, we all danced together in various remix songs, and had a great time celebrating Tamu LhoChhar.

 

 

We would like to thank for a great Tamu  LhoChhar event delivery – event coordinators Arun Gurung and Ashok Gurung; MCs Chhoyang Gurung, Adi Gurung, Subash Gurung and Dipa Gurung; Rajan Gurung, Gam Gurung, Mabi Gurung, Mohini Gurung and Laxman Gurung for management of cultural artists, performances and MCs; Sunita Gurung for children dance trainings; TSV Mothers Team (Aarati Ghale Gurung, Anita Gurung, Mina Gurung, Bimla Gurung, Poonam Gurung) for taking care of the guests, cultural artists and Raffles; Ashok Kumar Gurung for looking after the sponsors; Dr Mohan Gurung for TSV magazine and TSV Life Members; The Kathmandu Cottage for excellent catering, food and drinks, sound/light systems (Sunil) and photography; Gyanu Shrestha for photography; Milan Gurung for Facebook live broadcasting and event promotion on Facebook/Viber; Inder Singh Gurung, Sandeep Gurung, Kalpana Gurung, Milan Gurung and other young volunteers for door entry ticketing and information; Anita Gurung as first aid officer; Ashok Gurung for certificate/voucher/frames; Rajan Gurung for pooja setup; Sandeep Gurung for flyer/brochure design and promotion; Mabi Gurung, Losang Gurung and Sunil as DJ; Dr Mohan Gurung for slides for projector slideshow; Kusum Gurung, Jagdish Gurung and team for crowd control; Ashok Kumar Gurung and Amrit Gurung leading the venue setup and packup and many more TSV volunteers that made it possible to have such a safe, enjoyable and great memorable event. Thank you all!

 

Please checkout full coverage of event photos on TSV Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tamu.samaj.9/.

 

As always, please feel free to reach out to the TSV leadership group (Executive, Board, Advisers, Mothers) for any comments/advice.

 

Thank you
Tamu Samaj Victoria (Australia)


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