Bringing Nepali Community
Together in Canterbury

Connecting, Celebrating & Supporting the Nepali Community

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Namaste and welcome to our vibrant Nepali community in Canterbury! Since 2016, we have been dedicated to fostering a strong sense of belonging among the Nepali diaspora by promoting our rich culture, language, and traditions. Through cultural celebrations, community gatherings, sports activities, and language classes, we strive to keep our heritage alive while supporting the social and emotional well-being of our members.

We also collaborate with local councils, ethnic communities, and organizations to promote diversity and multiculturalism in Christchurch. Whether you are new to the region or a long-time resident, we invite you to join us in celebrating, connecting, and supporting one another. Together, we build a stronger, more united community!

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Recent Community Events

Explore the moments that bring us together! From cultural festivals to social gatherings, here are the latest events that made an impact in our Nepalese community in Canterbury.

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CNS Sports Meet 2025

CNS successfully organized sports day 2025 which was attended by more than 200 people participating various different games including football, volleyball, cricket, running & tug of war to name few.

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Dashain Grand Picnic

The Canterbury Nepalese Society organized a vibrant and fun-filled Dashain Picnic on October 6, 2024, at the beautiful Orton Bradley Park. The event brought together community members for a day of joy, laughter, and togetherness. Two double-decker buses departed from Redwood Park, carrying enthusiastic participants eager to celebrate the biggest Nepali festival with their friends and family.

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Celebrating Teej festival

Teej Special 2024

Teej Festival 2024 at Redwood School was a grand success! With cultural performances, delicious Daar, and an exciting raffle draw, the celebration was filled with joy and togetherness. Thanks to all participants, volunteers, and sponsors for making this event spectacular.
The evening was filled with beautiful cultural performances, delicious Daar, and an exciting raffle draw with stunning prizes, including gold jewelry!

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Voices of Support

Respected voices sharing their thoughts on Canterbury Nepalese Society Inc.

I really enjoy coming to CNS events when I can and partaking in the fabulous food and enjoying the music and dance. I hope to continue this close and warm connection to the society over the coming years.
Duncan WebbMP for Christchurch Central
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I am impressed with the commitment and dedication of the CNS team. I commend all your efforts to promote and preserve Nepali traditions and cultures by engaging with community members and fostering participation in such community events such as Nepali language classes every Sundays’ for children to learn and practice their mother tongue.
Sunita GautamLinwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board
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Canterbury Nepalese Society Inc. (CNS), has been a very active member of the Christchurch Multicultural Council Inc. (CMC) since its establishment in 2015.I am pleased to appreciate the energy, enthusiasm, commitment and dedication that CNS has displayed in presenting the educational (language, dance and music) classes, and cultural and sports programmes over so many years in the past.
Dr Surinder Tandon, MNZMPresident, Christchurch Multicultural Council (Inc)
Dr Surinder Tandon, MNZM
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