15-Day Hyolmo Indigenous Women’s Empowerment and Awareness Program Concludes Successfully
22 Chaithra 2082 B.S. (4 April 2026)
The 15-Day “Hyolmo Indigenous Women’s Empowerment and Awareness Enhancement Program,” organized by the Nepal Hyolmo Women Association with financial support from Gokarneshwor Municipality concluded successfully with a closing ceremony featuring a series of meaningful activities.
The closing ceremony was chaired by Mr. Kinjo Omu Hyolmo Central President of the Nepal Hyolmo Women Association and honored by the presence of Ms. Sannani Lama Deputy Mayor of Gokarneshwor Municipality as the Chief Guest.
The program was attended by several distinguished guests including Mr. Rajiv Thapa Ward Chairperson of Ward No. 9, Gokarneshwor Municipality Mr. Pasang Wangchu Hyolmo, Executive Committee Member of Gokarneshwor Municipality Mr. Binod Lama Hyolmo, the first Hyolmo diplomatn Ms. Renzen Dolma Hyolmo, Central President of the Nepal Hyolmo Social Service Association and Mr. Pasang Dongba Hyolmo President of Hyolmo Gumba.
Other honored guests included Mr. Suman Lama, Member of the Good Governance Committee of Gokarneshwor Municipality; Ms. Nima Yangchen Hyolmo Former President of the Nepal Hyolmo Women Association; resource persons Dr. Aruna Upreti; Mr. Ang Babu Lama Hyolmo Gold Medalist Tai Chi Coach and Mr. Lhakpa Hyolmo, Institutional Development Trainer.
The program began with a welcome address delivered by Ms. Phento Hyolmo, Vice President of the Nepal Hyolmo Women Association while the event was skillfully hosted by Mr. Mingmar Omu Hyolmo General Secretary of the Association.
As part of the closing ceremony, the Tai Chi instructor and participants presented an impressive Tai Chi Demonstration before the Chief Guest, special guests and other distinguished attendees showcasing the knowledge and skills acquired during the training.
During the ceremony, Deputy Mayor Ms. Sannani Lama presented Certificates of Completion and Certificates of Appreciation to all participants and trainers in recognition of their successful participation and contribution to the program. Mr. Rajiv Thapa, Ward Chairperson of Ward No. 9, honored the participants and trainers by presenting them with traditional Khata scarves as a symbol of respect and congratulations.
The program concluded on a positive note, reflecting the shared commitment of the organizers, local government, trainers and participants to promoting women’s empowerment, leadership, awareness, health and the preservation of the cultural identity of the Hyolmo Indigenous community.
Photo Courtesy:
Phur Tsewang Hyolmo & Gokarneshwor Sanchar
