Global Federation of Nepali Literature UK West Branch Holds Meet-and-Greet and Literary Recital
The UK West Branch of the Global Federation of Nepali Literature (GFNL) held an introductory gathering and literary recital at the Palace in Aldershot on 31 October 2026.
The event brought together the newly elected committee led by chairperson Goma Rana and recently appointed advisers for introductions, a recognition ceremony and readings of literary works.
Dr Sumaya Rai, the branch’s patron, attended as chief guest. Ekendra Gurung, the federation’s Midlands Branch chair Bharat Kumar Shrestha, outgoing chair Lalsundar Rai and Biswasdip Tigela shared their reflections and presented their literary works.
Karma Pahadi Sherpa outlined the purpose of the programme. Jagan Kumari Gurung, Bhoma Limbu, Rajendra Rai, Sunil Rana, Raghu Bhandari, Lila Seling, Jit Chhantyal, Mukesh Rai and Semanta Rai also read their works and exchanged greetings for Tihar, Chhath and the Nepal Sambat New Year.
Poet Goma Rana chaired the event, while branch secretary Ganga Bhandari served as master of ceremonies.
