Fundrasing – PAHAD Mela
On 7th January 2006, a warm day of midwinter, people gathered on the grounds of Malpi International College. It was not a rock concert that brought in the crowd, but the most awaited event of the year that was PAHAD’s Mini Fun Fair and Raffle Draw.
The organisers made their way a little earlier to have their tasks arranged and done. They hustled and bustled, moved hither and thither, and finally had their respective stalls set up. This busy period showed heavy engrossment and enthusiasm into their work. Many interesting stalls were set up, ranging from fascinating games to delicious foods.
Around 11:00, people of all walks of life started pouring in. Soon after, a mesmerising crowd garnished our arrangement at the Malpi premises. Around two hundred people made it to the fair, including young children. The game stalls such as fortune stairs, fishing game and mini casino were popular among children, whereas the adults gave their tongue a bit of exercise with delicious food items to sample, such as momos, sel roti, aloo dam, pakoda, achar and much more. Many rushed to exercise their brain by guessing the number of toffees in a jar and guessing the name of a lonely teddy bear. A considerable crowd could be seen at a stall selling flower plants and another stall that was the thrift shop selling toys and books for children.
The day was a merry one; everyone seemed to enjoy it to the fullest. Children were very happy with the gifts they received after winning the games, so much so that they were enthusiastic to play the same games again and again. I myself had a fair luck, as I won the jar of toffees by guessing the amount! At 3:00, people gathered around the deck for the auction, where many interesting things were put for bidding, such as an antique bell, a teddy bear, a chocolate cake, and luncheon and dinner offers at highly rated hotels and cafés. Those people who bought the items on auction were very generous to PAHAD, and I think Dr. Thapa deserves credit for accepting most of them.
At last, it was time for the grand and heart throbbing event of the day that was the raffle draw. As the draws were made, one by one by little children, I could not help wishing for my number to come on the next draw; everyone else must have wished the same! Well, seven lucky people who bagged the prizes were:
Consolation Prizes (Rs.1,000 each):
1. Aakash Gautam (2300), Dillibazaar
2. Chimey Dolkar (5483), Chabahil
3. Binay Adhikari (7264), Kapan – 3
4. Binita Thapa (7177), Jawalakhel
5. Sewa KC (3224), Chakrapath
Second Prize (Rs.5,000):
First Prize (Rs.10,000):
Prabhu Shankar Shrestha (4667), Lazimpat
The event was a grand success; it would not have been this successful without the hard work and dedication of the organisers, especially the members of the sub committee working for this fair. They deserve appreciation. Special thanks to everyone who helped, especially the hardworking ladies, Malpi International College and its staff. I hope that PAHAD will be able to continue with this kind of progress in the years to come. All the best!
(Ambika is a POCT alumnus, studying Environmental Sciences at Kathmandu University. She is also an active committee member of PAHAD.)
posted by PAHAD @ 6:19 AM
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