Successful Summer Youth Gathering 2026
Updated: 5 days ago
Tamu Pye Lhu Sangh Youth UK successfully organised its Summer Youth Gathering 2026 on Sunday, 27 September 2026, bringing together around 50 young people for a day filled with outdoor adventure, cultural learning, teamwork, entertainment and community spirit.
Following the success of last year's summer youth programme, this year's gathering was organised with a similar concept, while introducing new activities and challenges to make the programme more enjoyable, engaging and meaningful for the younger genration.
The programme was led by youth President Khim Tu Klhepri Tamu, with excellent support from Sirjana Chahmru Tamu, Durga Yoja Tamu, TPLSUK President Capt. Dem Bahadur Yoja Tamu, President of Aama Samuh, Babita Pahchyu Tamu, members of Aama Samuh and parents.
The Day begin at the TPLS Community Centre, where the youth gathered before travelling together to Rotherfield Greys Circular for a three hours hike. The young people shared vahicles to travel to the hiking location, creating an opportunity to socialise and build friendships even before the activities began.
The participants were divided into two groups and given a series of fun tasks and photography challenges to complete during the hike. The activities encouraged teamwork, creativity, communication and cooperation, while allowing everyone to enjoy the countryside and the outdoor environment.
After around three hours, everyone returned safely to the TPLS Community Centre, where a delicious traditional lunch prepared by the Aama Samuh was served. The participants thoroughly enjoyed selroti, aaludum, momo and tomato chutney.
The programme continued in the afternoon with a welcome speech from Youth President Khim Tu Klhepri Tamu, followed by presentations of the photographys and challenges completed during the hike. The presentations created plenty of joy and entertainment as each team shared their experiences.
A highly competitive quiz competition was then held between seven teams of four participants. The questions covered a mixture of Gurung (Tamu) langage, culture, traditions and general knowledge, making the competition both entertaining and informative.
After an exciting contest, Group 2 won the quiz and received the cash prise £40. In a particularly generous and commendable gesture, the winning team donated their prize to TPLSUK President Capt. Dem Bahadur Yoja Tamu to contribute towards relief efforts for the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi flood victims, with the funds intended for the Prime Minister Disasger Relief Fund.
The youth also visited the newly renovated prayer room at the TPLS Community Centre. Together with TPLSUK President Capt. Dem Bahadur Yoja Tamu, President of Aama Samuh, Babita Pahchyu Tamu and members of aama Samuh and parents, the youth held a respectful candlelight tribute in memory of those affected by the floods.
Candels were arranged in the shape of the Nepalese national flag, followed by two minutes of silence to remember the victims and show solidarity with the affected families and community.
The spirit of community support continued when the youth presented £400 to the Aama Samuh as a token of appreciation for preparing the meals. In another generous gesture, the Aama Samuh decided to donate the Rs. 7,50,000 to the TPLSUK President Capt. Dem Bahadur Yoja Tamu, which will be added in the relief collected by the Tamu Pye Lhu Sangh UK.
The programme concluded with a delicious dinner prepared by the Aama Samuh, followed by feedback from the participants. Overal feedback was positive, with the youth particularly enjoying the hiking activities, team challenges, photography tasks, quiz competition and cultural elements of the programme.
Many prticipants also expressed interest in having more opportunities to learn about Gurung (Tamu) language, culture, history and traditions in future youth events.
Overal, the TPLS Youth UK Summer Gathering was a successful, enjoyable and fulfilling programme. It provided young people with an excellent opportunity to strengthen friendships, develop teamwork, enjoy outdoor activities, learn about their cultural heritage and demonstrate their commitment to the wider community.
The enthusiastic participation of the youth and the valuable support from Aama Samuh and parents were particularly commendable. Their contribution, encouragment and hospitality played a significant role in making the gathering such a memorable and successful.
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