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IInd Wall Climbing Competition started- 03 Feb 2008
IInd
Wall Climbing Competition started from 3 Feb at Maurice
Herzog & Louis Climbing Competition Wall at International
Mountain Museum (IMM). Senior General Member and IMM advisor
Mr. Dinesh Gurung inaugurated the progam by lighting panas.
NMA General Secretary and Convener - Sports Climbing
Committee Mr. Deebas Bikram Shah shade light on the
objectives of organing such type climbing competition in IMM.
He also informed that NMA received the full membership of
International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC). Mr.
Nawang Nima Sherpa, Route Setter, briefed the competitors
about the rules and regulatioon of the competition where as
Mr. R.P. Pant- Convener for Discipline Committee stressed
about the importance of discipline in the competition. NMA
Advisor Mr. Shambhu Tamang, Mr. Kamal Man Gurung, Ms. Lucky
Karki and
Mr. Ganesh Bahadur Bhatterai are the members of jury.
Similarly, Mr. R.P.Pant,
Mr. Da Gombu Sherpa and Mr. Tika Sapkota are members of
judge. Altogether 33 participants (18 male and 15 female )
had applied to participate in the program.
Interacion program on "Identification of positve role in the
development of Nepalese Tourism"
NMA President Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa inaugurated the
interaction program titled on "Identification of positve
role in the development of Nepalese Tourism" on 4 Feb at
International Mountain Museum. Mr. Bijay Gurung, Convener-
Code of Conduct Monitoring Committee Monitoring Committee.
US Ambassador in IMM- 13 October
2007
US Ambassador Her Excellency Ms. Nancy Powell visited IMM on
13 October 2007. She was very much impressed with the
efforts of NMA to conserve and manage the culture of
Nepalese mountain areas and the history of mountaineers.
Maoist leader visited IMM- 5
October 2007
Maoist leader, the Central Committee Member, Dev Gurung
visited International Mountain Museum on 5 October 2007.
During his visit, he inspected IMM with deep interest and
assured his full cooperation for the promotion and
development of IMM.
Farewell to IMM staff- 31 July 2007
Administrative Officer (Technical) of International Mountain
Museum (IMM) Mr. Nabin Ghimire was given farewell at NMA
Secretariat on 31 July. NMA President Mr. Ang Tshering
Sherpa thanked him for his worthwhile contribution towards
the development of IMM and wished him all the best in life.
Dr. Harka Gurung Corner in IMM-5
February 2007
Hon'ble Legislature Mahadev Gurung inaugurated the Dr. Harka
Gurung Corner in the International Mountain Museum, Pokhara
on the occasion of 3rd Anniversary of IMM on 5 February
2007. The corner attempts to shed light on Dr. Gurung's life
long quest through the display of his used materials,
journals, photo records and books. NMA President Mr. Ang
Tshering Sherpa mentioned that the establishment of the
corner in IMM is our honor towards him for his valuable
contribution towards the establishment of NMA first and then
again towards the development, management and promotion of
IMM, Pokhara. First Vice President Mr. Zimba Zangbu Sherpa,
IInd Vice President Mr. Bhumi Lal Lama, IMM- Committee
Member Mr. Ganesh Gurung also shed light on Dr. Gurung's
incomparable and exemplary contribution in the promotion of
mountaineering tourism of Nepal.
Incentive trip for NMA staffs- 3- 5 February 2007
An intensive trip of Pokhara was organized for all the
staffs of NMA Secretariat from 3 - 5 February 2007. During
their three day visit, they gathered current working pattern
and knowledge about International Mountain Museum and other
tourism spots of Pokhara. An interactive program with IMM
staffs was also held during the visit.
Dr. Harka Gurung Corner in IMM - 21
January 2007
In order to display materials reflecting the life history of
late Dr. Harka Gurung, NMA is establishing Dr. Harka
Gurung's corner at IMM. The corner attempts to shed light on
the life of Dr. Gurung through the display of his books
including his used materials. The corner will be inaugurated
by Hon'ble Legislature Mahadev Gurung on 5 February 2007 in
coincidence with the 3rd anniversary of International
Mountain Museum.
Artificial climbing at IMM,
Pokhara- 20 February 2006
In a mid programme organized in IMM, His Excellency Michel
Jolivet, French Ambassador laid down the foundation stone
for climbing wall on February 20, 2006 at the IMM premises.
The total cost for the construction of the wall is funded by
French Embassy.
Free entry to IMM- 27 September
2005
The International Mountain Museum (IMM) gave free entry to
visitors to IMM on the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27
September 2005. Documentaries related to mountain and
mountaineering were shown on the same day..
Interaction in IMM- 23 September
2005
An interaction programme to seek the role of other museums
in the development of the International Mountain Museum was
held on 23 September 2005 at the IMM premises in the
presence of various intellectuals, mountain experts, and
museum curator. The Hon'ble State Minister for Culture,
Tourism & Civil Aviation, Ms. Yankila Sherpa, was the chief
guest for the programme.
Fare well for Ando Hisao 8 March
2006
Ex-JICA Senior Volunteer Ando Hisao and his wife were
invited for a reception dinner on 8 March 2006 during their
visit in Nepal. Mr. Ando worked as JICA Senior Volunteer in
IMM.
Mr. Dragon Chang Welcomed- 18 March
2006
A welcome reception with dinner on behalf of NMA was held on
18 March 2006 at Swagatam Restaurant, Chakrapath to welcome
Mr. Dragon Chang a representative of Taiwanese Alpine
Association. Mr. Chang and President Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa
discussed setting up Taiwanese Corner at IMM, Pokhara in
near future. |
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