BKROA Branch Central PA

12/07/2025

Happy Udhauli Sakenan … please join us in this our second biggest Kiraat Rai Festival..

05/26/2025

BKROA- Branch Harrisburg PA at Grand Sakela 2025 @ Cincinnati, Ohio…. Winner 🥇 🏆 … proud of this Energetic Team.

05/24/2025

We BKROA - Branch Harrisburg On the way to Cincinnati, OH for Grand Ubhauli Sakela…. See you there guys ….

04/16/2025

Heartfelt Condolences

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved elder, Mr. Kanchha Rai, a respected and cherished member of the Harrisburg, PA community. He passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at his residence, 3611 Centerfield Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109, in the loving presence of his daughter Karuna Rai, sumitra Rai, and family.

Mr. Rai was originally from Jarip village, Block Ghumauney, Samchi, Bhutan. In 2012, he resettled in the United States from the Khudunabari Bhutanese Refugee Camp in Jhapa, Nepal. He had been enduring multiple health challenges for many years.

We would like to inform all community members that his funeral service has been scheduled as follows:

Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: From 10:00 AM onward
Venue: Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home
Address: 2100 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Contact Persons for Support:
1 . Dinesh Chamling – +1 (717) 497-1522
2. Dhak Sampang – (267) 242-7573

Your kind assistance and support will be deeply appreciated by the grieving family and the entire community, as we come together to honor the life and legacy of our dear elder.

With deepest sympathy,

BKROA Branch Harrisburg PA

08/31/2024

Finally,
We had a successful Regional election of BKROA- Branch Harrisburg and very excited to work with our highly energetic and motivated executive members. Huge Congratulations to all our Newly elected Executive members.

06/03/2024

Deeply grateful 🙏
We are deeply grateful to our esteemed chief guest, State Representative Patty Kim, BKROA President Mr. Chamling for his invaluable support and guidance, B*H President Mr. Tilak Niraula, and all our distinguished guests, including Sakela dance participants from various branches, Mahavis, branch leadership, guest artists, and our generous sponsors. Special thanks to:

- Caring Home Care Agency LLC
- Home Land Home Care
- Druck Home Care LLC
- Golden Home Care LLC
- Intra Welfare and Foundation
- Ansura Foundation
- Comfort Home Care
- Namsara Home Care
- Sangrila Home Care LLC
- Mr. Som Bala Rai
- Mr. Bishal Rai
- Realtor Naresh Rai
- Mr. Mangal Kafley
- Mr. Harka Sipthungkha Rai
- Asian Choice Grocery
- Happy End Home Care

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the sakela group from different branches and all Central board members for their dedication and effort in ensuring the success of this grand event. A sincere thank you to the families who contributed to the preparation of traditional foods and the setup of gates, tents, stages, and more.

Our gratitude also goes to the volunteers and the management team for their involvement in shopping, cooking, and serving.

It is our privilege to present the BKRoA Lifetime Achievement Award -2024 to Mr. Ash Rupabung Rai for his unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting our culture and traditions for over 25 years.

A heartfelt round of applause to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event memorable.

A special note of gratitude to all the BKROA members and volunteers for their exceptional leadership and dedication in making this event a resounding success. Truly, it was a grand and memorable occasion! Hats off to you all!

With deepest appreciation,

Allange
Dhak Sampang
President, BKROA Harrisburg branch

05/28/2024

05/18/2024

05/08/2024

Our official Flyers has been out please mark on your calendars…..

05/06/2024

Sewa ! Tumlaangey !! Sabaima
As we have been working so hard for our long awaited Grand Ubhauli Sakela here in Capital City of PA, we would like to invite everyone to get participate and learn some typical Kirat Rai’s Cultural Sillis ( dances ) with colorful dresses and get taste of delicious Nepalese cuisines with Typical Kirat Rai’s Waachipa.