- Action Runners
From a successful event last year in june, the organizer Sherwi Yondhen Tshoka ( A network of khumbu Sherpa Students) and iDEAS have announced the event in June 4th 2010. Morethan 2,300 people attended the two days successful Global warming and Climate change awareness event which was designed by the locals. The Event was publicized locally and internationally to focus local and international attention on the special threat of GLOF Glacial Lake Outbrust Floods). The combined use of Sports (Marathon) and culture to aware locals on climate issue can be use as tools for other regions as well.
The Annual “Beat The GLOF action run and Save the Himalaya-Khumbu Festival” will focus on creating greater international as well as local concern on the real high risks posed by Glacier Lake Outbrust Flood (GLOFS) in the khumbu Region.
This year the event is more focused to khumbu festival which is backed by short run. Last year 140 runner, 110 local dancers , dozens Aama Samuha (Women’s Group) and more than 2300 people have join hands to educate and aware locals and to lobby the international community. The “Beat the GLOf Action Run” starts from Khumjung and en route to Sanasa-Kyangjuma-Namche-Phurte-thamo-Phurte-Syangboche-Khunde and back to Khumjung. More than 30 Volunteers will be positioned at various water points along the route to support the runners and Red Cross Namche Chapter and the Famous Staff of Khunde Hospital will be on high alert to provide emergency medical help in need .
- Sacred Dragon Dance performed by LHAMU TSHOKPA
On the same day SAVE THE HIMALAYAS-KHUMBU FESTIVAL will be held in Khumjung village with lots of fun and attractions. This year’s major Attraction will be Handicraft products of Thame Valley (Initiate and Supported By The Mountain Institute) and the HIMALAYAN RANCH “The Yak Ride” a first of it’s kind in Nepal. Traditional dance competition from different villages and stalls of local delicacies from Ama Samuha will add extra energy. The day will continue with traditional Sherpa dance party “Chhyangdung” and DJ party.
Last year monks from different monasteries and the member of LHAMU TSHOKPA ( Tibetan Dance Group) have accompanied the event by clashing cymbals, trumpet and presenting the popular Singhi Dance ( Sacred Dragon dance).
The event is Organized by Sherwi Yondhen Tshokpa ( A network of khumbu Sherpa students ) in collaboration with iDEAS (Initiatives for Development and Eco Action Support ) with a support of The North Face, SNP Buffer Zone management committee, DNPWC, Nepal Tourism Board, WWF Nepal, Asain Trekking, Nepal Mounteneering Association, The Himalyan Trust, Agni Airlines, NATTA, Himalayan Eco Resorts, Paradise Lodge, Hotel camp debase, La villa Sherpani and Khunde Hospital.
From a successful event last year in june, the organizer Sherwi Yondhen Tshoka ( A network of khumbu Sherpa Students) and iDEAS have announced the event in June 4th 2010. Morethan 2,300 people attended the two days successful Global warming and Climate change awareness event which was designed by the locals. The Event was publicized locally and internationally to focus local and international attention on the special threat of GLOF Glacial Lake Outbrust Floods). The combined use of Sports (Marathon) and culture to aware locals on climate issue can be use as tools for other regions as well.
The Annual “Beat The GLOF action run and Save the Himalaya-Khumbu Festival” will focus on creating greater international as well as local concern on the real high risks posed by Glacier Lake Outbrust Flood (GLOFS) in the khumbu Region.
This year the event is more focused to khumbu festival which is backed by short run. Last year 140 runner, 110 local dancers , dozens Aama Samuha (Women’s Group) and more than 2300 people have join hands to educate and aware locals and to lobby the international community. The “Beat the GLOf Action Run” starts from Khumjung and en route to Sanasa-Kyangjuma-Namche-Phurte-thamo-Phurte-Syangboche-Khunde and back to Khumjung. More than 30 Volunteers will be positioned at various water points along the route to support the runners and Red Cross Namche Chapter and the Famous Staff of Khunde Hospital will be on high alert to provide emergency medical help in need .
On the same day SAVE THE HIMALAYAS-KHUMBU FESTIVAL will be held in Khumjung village with lots of fun and attractions. This year’s major Attraction will be Handicraft products of Thame Valley (Initiate and Supported By The Mountain Institute) and the HIMALAYAN RANCH “The Yak Ride” a first of it’s kind in Nepal. Traditional dance competition from different villages and stalls of local delicacies from Ama Samuha will add extra energy. The day will continue with traditional Sherpa dance party “Chhyangdung” and DJ party.
Last year monks from different monasteries and the member of LHAMU TSHOKPA ( Tibetan Dance Group) have accompanied the event by clashing cymbals, trumpet and presenting the popular Singhi Dance ( Sacred Dragon dance).
The event is Organized by Sherwi Yondhen Tshokpa ( A network of khumbu Sherpa students ) in collaboration with iDEAS (Initiatives for Development and Eco Action Support ) with a support of The North Face, SNP Buffer Zone management committee, DNPWC, Nepal Tourism Board, WWF Nepal, Asain Trekking, Nepal Mounteneering Association, The Himalyan Trust, Agni Airlines, NATTA, Himalayan Eco Resorts, Paradise Lodge, Hotel camp debase, La villa Sherpani and Khunde Hospital.
Jagjit Shrestha and Som Malla scored each as Himalayan Sherpa Club (HSC) defeated Armed Police Force (APF) 2-1 to enter the finals in Knock Out Football Tournament at Dashrath Stadium on Wednesday.
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