02/01/2026
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Tamang Society of Sydney to Host Grand Sonam Lhochhar 2862 Celebration at Granville Town
Hall
Sydney: Tamang Society of NSW is set to hold a vibrant cultural showcase, Sonam Lhochhar 2862, on Saturday, 17 January 2026, from 5:00 pm onwards at Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton Street, Granville, NSW 2142. The celebration marks the Year of the Horse according to the Manjushree Sambat calendar. Organisers noted that the program aims to foster unity between Tamang and non-Tamang communities through a shared celebration of Nepal’s indigenous culture, traditions, ethnic values, and national identity. Tickets are available at $20, and a full program of cultural performances and entertainment.
The much-anticipated community event is proudly supported by ThinkWise Financial Solutions as the Title Sponsor, with Expert Education and Visa Services as the Platinum Partner. Supporting partners include Nepalese Voice Global, KBA Global Education and Migration, Jit Man Limbu (JP) from Gurkha Mortgage & Finance Pty Ltd, Karma Traditional House, Refine Ride, Land and Lease Realty, Southwest, Sherpa Loans, United Pay Remit, Safal Education Services, and Sapphire Estate Agents.The event’s catering partner is Prisha Catering and Events, while Zambala Catering and Event serves as the hospitality partner.
Tamang Society of NSW President Raj Pakhrin shared the following message: “Respected Nepali brothers and sisters, warm greetings and Namaste.Since 2009, Tamang Society of NSW has been making a continuous and meaningful contribution from Sydney towards the development, promotion, and preservation of the Tamang community’s language, religion, script, arts, and culture. Continuing this noble mission, we are delighted, as in previous years, to celebrate Lhochhar (Ta Lho 2862 – New Year) in a grand manner by bringing together Sydney-based Nepalis at one place to celebrate with unity and pride.On this auspicious occasion, Tamang Society of NSW extends both a formal and informal invitation to all Nepali brothers and sisters living in Sydney to join us in celebrating Sonam Lhochhar with grandeur and harmony, and kindly requests everyone to mark this special day in their calendars. The program will feature outstanding performances by local Sydney-based artists, along with an insightful presentation on Lhochhar, the Tamang New Year based on the lunar calendar, by Tamang language and culture activist Pratik Ngesur.We are confident that your participation will help keep our Nepali arts, culture, and festivals alive and vibrant, making this celebration a grand success. On the sacred occasion of Sonam Lhochhar 2862, we extend our heartfelt advance best wishes to all Tamang elders—Nana, Ang, Jyo-Jyo, Ale—as well as to all Nepali brothers and sisters residing in Nepal and abroad. We look forward to welcoming the wider community to celebrate Sonam Lhochhar 2862 in a festive, inclusive, and culturally rich atmosphere.”
