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Soy María Villalba Badía fundadora y directora de nuestro Cultural Center EL NIU FELIÇ – THE KHUSHI NEST de Katmandú (Nepal) y os comentaré las múltiples actividades que hemos realizado este Octubre en este Cultural Center…
Además de las actividades que os expondré, me gustaría resaltar el PERIÓDICO INTERNO QUE HEMOS CREADO bajo el nombre de THE KHUSHI NEST TIME (TKNT) en el que las alumnas, las 3 profesoras Sadikshya, Eureka, Santi y la fundadora expresan algunos de sus pensamientos. Lo encontraréis al final de las fotos
Veamos las CLASES y los TALLERES: Nepalí, Inglés, Matemáticas, Ciencias sociales, Dibujo, Creatividad, Yoga, Gimnasia, Cocina, Fotos, visión de Videos constructivos y aleccionadores, Solidaridad con la Viuda, Huerto, Comentario de libros…
Y además lo más divertido y excitante, LAS FIESTAS que en EL NIU FELIÇ – THE KHUSHI NEST, las celebramos con la máxima ilusión, entrega, canciones, danzas…. Ahora hemos celebrado la fiesta del Dashain en la que la Diosa Durga vence al demonio. Los nepalíes regresan a sus pueblos natales para homenajear a todos los miembros de su familia.
Como veis nos lo pasamos super bien porque aprendemos de todo con alegría, que es la mejor manera de aprender.
Esto es lo que todo el Equipo os desea de todo corazón, ¡¡¡que aprendáis lo que queráis siempre con alegría que es cuando es más efectivo el aprendizaje!!!
Recibid de TODOS NOSOTROS un gran, fuerte y cálido abrazo
continuará…
Cultural Center EL NIU FELIÇ – THE KHUSHI NEST
THE KHUSHI NEST TIMES
DIFFERENT PHASES OF WOMEN
31st October 2026
Laxmi Deubanjar
I am laxmi Deubanjar from khusibun. I am very happy to come in TKN to study Nepali and Math. Since childhood I had many struggles. My parents did not allow me to study but my brothers and sisters are educated. I am elder daughter of family so I had many resposibilities. I married to man but she couldnot understand in my whole life as I had a son and two daughters they also donot understand me. Whole life I felt empty and frustration until coming here. I feel nice and loving environment in TKN. Teachers are so kind, loving and beautiful, they make us feel own family. Thank you Maria for this opportunity.
Ganesh Maya Maharjan
I am Ganesh Maya Maharjan from Bhaktapur but I live in Chamati with my daughter, now she is married I live alone. I am able to read and write in Nepali. After studying in TKN, I can proudly say I can write, read and study in Nepali and also I can do some basic in mathematics as well. I am learning Basic English. Education is very important for women, in old age we have to depend on others for everything. If we are literate then it will be much help for others and also we can do it by our own without relying to others. I am very glad for this; I am able now all credit goes to TKN; thanks to Maria mam and all teachers for this.
Asta Laxmi Maharjan
My name is Asta Laxmi Maharjan and I am Chamati. I am studying in TKN, nepali and Math. I have only one daughter so I will be alone at home, to use time I wanted to study nepali. I want to read an d write. I wish I could read and write few nepali. Teachers are doing hard work and effort to make us read and write. We are doing our best to study so thank You maria mam for all giving this opportunity.
Laxmi Maharjan
I am laxmi Maharjan from Chamati. I did not got any opportunity in life, I got many struggle since child. I got married to a husband who is carpenter, she sacrifice many opportunity in life. My elder son leaves family, me and went to abroad and settle their with her wife. This gives me very much pain in life. But now I overcome this pain. I have support from my daughter. I am able to write and read in nepali.
DASHAIN CELEBRATION PHOTOS WITH TKN WOMEN AND TEACHERS.
THESE ARE SOME WORKSHOP, WE HAD DONE IN TKN.
MARIA VILLALBA BADIA, FOUNDER
I WANT TO SHARE ABOUT THE PHRASES USEFUL IN OUR LIFE.
- A VECES LA FAMILIA MÁS IMPORTANTE QUE UNA PERSONA PUEDE SALVAR ES A SÍ MISMA
Sometimes the most important family a person can save is themselves in English. - NO ESPERES A QUE QUIENES DEBERÍAN PRIORIZARTE LO HAGAN POR SI MISMOS, TIENES QUE ELEGIRTE TÚ PRIMERO
Don’t wait for those who ought to prioritize you to do so on their own; you must choose yourself first in English. - LA LIBERTAD SE PAGA CON LA SOLEDAD (M.V.B.)
Freedom comes at the price of solitude (M.V.B.) in English. - LA ORIGINALIDAD CONSISTE EN VOLVER AL ORIGEN (Antoni Gaudí)
Originality consists of returning to the origin (Antoni Gaudí) in English. - PERSONAS DE ESAS QUE AUYUDAN SIN COBRARTE LA AYUDA DESPUÉS
The kind of people who help you without expecting anything in return later on. in English. - ME CUIDABA SIN INVADIR
He looked out for me without being intrusive in English. - PRIMER L’AMOR, DESPRÉS LA TÈCNICA (Antoni Gaudí)
FIRST LOVE, AFTER TECHNIQUE (Antoni Gaudí) in English. - LAS PERSONAS QUE MÁS IMPORTAN NO SON LAS QUE MÁS IMPRESIONAN EN UNA HABITACIÓN, ELLAS SON LAS QUE SE QUEDAN A TU LADO CUANDO LA HABITACIÓN ESTÁ VACÍA
The people who matter most are not the ones who make the biggest impression in a room; they are the ones who stay by your side when the room is empty in English. - LA GENTE DICE COSAS SENTIMENTALES A LA LUZ DE LA LÁMPARA QUE NO SOBREVIN AL AMANECER
People say sentimental things by lamplight that do not survive until dawn in English. - UNA BUENA PRESENTCIÓN PUEDE HACER QUE SE VEA BUENA UNA IDEA QUE NO LO ES (M.V.B.)
A good presentation can make a bad idea look good (M.V.B.) in English.
SHANTI MAHARJAN, TEACHER
I want to share some thought of mine about Kukur Tihar.
Tihar includes five days festival of lights, each days have greatest important affection. Dog worshipping is second day which have greatest impact in Hindu culture which is known as Kukur Tihar. On this day, dog whether they are of household pets and strays are worshipped and honored for their loyalty, friendship, and service to humans. People place bright marigold flower garlands (mala) around the dogs’ necks and apply a sacred red mark tika made of vermilion, rice, and yogurt on their foreheads and paws. Dogs are served rich, delicious meals including meat, milk, eggs, dog food, and traditional treats. Families often feed the dogs before sitting down to eat themselves as a sign of respect. In Hindu culture, dogs are viewed as the messengers of Yamaraj, the god of death, and are believed to guard the gates of the afterlife. They are also associated with Kāla Bhairava, a protective deity. The festival connects to a tale from the Mahabharata, where a faithful dog accompanied King Yudhishthira on his journey to heaven.
URIKA PRADHAN, TEACHER
I want to share some popular and insightful quotes by Sadhguru on life, mind, responsibility, and the spiritual path which is very useful, importance in our life.
In whole circle of life, everything that ever happened to you, you experienced right within you. Light and darkness, pain and pleasure, agony and ecstasy—all of it happened within you. «If you look at creation the way it is, it is explosively beautiful. The nature of life is such that if you allow it to flow, life is a beautiful experience. If you hold back, it becomes misery. Life is a process, not a problem. The question is only, have you prepared yourself for the process or not. My ability to respond is limitless, but my ability to act is limited. I am one hundred percent responsible for everything I am and everything I am not. If you can joyfully do whatever is needed in a given situation, this is freedom. Having expectations of others means you are trying to fix their lives. Fix your own life that is freedom. Opinions are like cataracts. They will not allow you to see clearly. The most important thing in life is balance. If there is no balance, your own body and mind will work against you. The statement ‘I do not know’ is not negative; instead, it is the origin of every major discovery and realization.
KHEMA SHRESTHA (SADIKSHYA), TEACHER
I want to share some facts about Tihar festival and its importance of Hindu and Buddhist culture.
Tihar is of five days with lights, flowers and positive energy. The first day is kaag Tihar (crow’s day). In this day, Crows are worshipped as messengers of Yama (the God of Death) and offered grains and sweets to turn away grief and negative energy. The second day is Kukur Tihar (dog’s day). In this day, Dogs are adorned with flower garlands and red tika on their foreheads, and fed delicious treats to honor their loyalty and role as guardians of the afterlife. The third day is Gai Tihar (cow day) Goddess laxmi puja. Cows are thanked and worshipped in the morning as symbols of wealth and life-sustaining grace. In the evening, homes glow with oil lamps (diyos), candles, and colorful rangoli patterns to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, accompanied by traditional Deusi and Bhailo songs. The fourth day is Mha puja (soul and body worshipping day) and govardhan puja (stool of cow or ox is taken as good spirit. Oxen are honored for their vital role in agrarian labor, Govardhan Hill is worshipped, and the Newar community celebrates Mha Puja (worship of the self and soul) on the Nepal Sambat New Year. In this day, newar also celebrated Nepal Sambat Nepal bhasa new year. The fifth day is Bhai Tika (brother and sister; siblings day). Sisters apply a multi-colored seven-layered (saptarangi) tika on their brothers’ foreheads, exchange gifts and presence, and pray for their long life and protection.
THE END…
Maria Villalba Badia
Fundadora y Directora