Introduction The Tharu Cultural Museum & Research Center (TCMRC), located in Bachhauli, Chitwan, is recognized as the first museum dedicated to the Tharu indigenous community in Nepal. Established to conserve and promote awareness of Tharu culture, the center plays a crucial role in preserving traditions, indigenous skills, lifestyle, and ancient heritage. Objectives The TCMRC is […]
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Background Jaleshwar Mahato, a resident of Chitwan, Nepal, faced a distressing situation after being involved in a vehicle accident while in Saudi Arabia. As a result of the incident, Jaleshwar was held in jail and required to pay a significant amount referred to as “Blood” money in order to secure his release. The financial burden […]
Read MoreBackground In 2017, the Tharu community in Dallas, Texas faced an unexpected tragedy when one of its members, Rajmani Chaudhary, originally from Chitwan, Nepal, passed away suddenly due to a medical episode. Community Response During this difficult period, the Tharus and Friends Association (TFA) stepped in to support Mr. Chaudhary’s family. TFA organized a fund […]
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Overview In the monsoon season of 2017, Nepal experienced a devastating flood that severely affected the Eastern Tarai region. This natural disaster resulted in significant loss of human lives and extensive damage to property. Fundraising Efforts In response to the crisis, Tharus and Friends Association collaborated with Chicagoland Tharu Society, NorCA Tharuhat (CA), and Tharu […]
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