Tourism Up in Mustang

Tourism in Mustang

According to Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in Jomsom, foreign tourism rose in 2017 by 34.49 per cent.  Of 52,475 tourists who visited Mustang, 4,115 visited upper Mustang, said Office Chief, Tulasi Dahal.  Tourists come from India, China, America, London, France, South Korea, Canada, New Zealand and Israel.  Among the many tourist sites are Lomanthang, Muktinath, Marfa, Thini and Kagbeni.

Source: http://bit.ly/2DBtOPj

 

 

GoFundMe Campaign Aims to Reunite LGBT Refugee Family

If you watch all the way to the end of this video, you’ll see my son and his wife in a fireside chat.  It reveals a passion they hold for social justice in all of its forms.  May the New Year bring social justice to all of you no matter where you call home.

Here’s the link:  https://www.gofundme.com/re-unite-refugee-family

UN Awards Medal to Nepal Army

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Since becoming a member of the United Nations in 1955, more than 100,000 Nepalis have served in peacekeeping missions around the globe.  On December 14, 2017, a Nepal Army unit was rewarded with a United Nations Medal.   Stationed at Rumbek of South Sudan, the unit was awarded for its outstanding performance by UN Force Commander Lieutenant General Frank Mushyo Kamanzi.  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres thanked Nepal Army for its role in maintaining peace in the world.

Earlier on November, a Nepal Police unit serving in South Sudan was awarded with a United Nations Medal for its excellent service in the South Sudan Capital of Juba.

Source: http://bit.ly/2o3clbX  The Kathmandu Post, 15 Dec 2017 

 

 

Half Price Sale of Buhari on Smashwords — Three days only

Buhari — A Family Odyssey in Nepal

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