Dallas Everest Lions Club (DELC) organized a cultural program "An Evening in Nepal" at Northgate United Methodist Church, West Beltline, Irving on October 29, 2004.

The audience got to taste some original flavors of Nepal within a short span of time. Foot tapping folk and modern Nepali dance & music kept everyone entertained. The hall which roared with echoing claps went into a complete silence for almost 45 minutes as the movie EVEREST – a courtesy of Miramax Movies kept them enthralled.

The program also presented slide shows depicting the history, culture and beauty of Nepal.

Ln. Ram Pokhrel - President, Ln. Ajaya Chhochoon - Immediate Past President (Charter President) and Ln. Sarju Ranjit - Secretary highlighted on the establishment of DELC and the objective of the program.

Past District Governor Ln. Frank Pickens II introduced the members and the guests. District Governors Ln. Pat Jones of District 2X1 and Ln. Bob Mitchell of District 2E2, Vice District Governor Ln. Cathy Fletcher of District 2X1, other Past District Governors and Lions from various clubs attended the program.

Mr. Baikuntha Thapa, President, Mr. Niraj Shrestha, Vice President, Mr. Gouri Joshi, Secretary of Nepalese Society of Texas (NST) and Nepali Business Entrepreneurs of Texas Mr. Anjan Shrestha and Mr. Basu Bhandari were also present on the occasion.

Delicious and mouthwatering Nepali cuisine (including Sel roti and Bara) was served.

The Master-of-Ceremony for the evening was Mrs. Binita Joshi Shrestha.

Some moments of the evening captured by visitnepal.com camera