HR 2147 — Commending DT Fest.

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2147 IE N+ Offered+ JuneN 18, 2026 Commending DT Fest.

T+ —————+ Patron—Helmer R —————+ O Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 L WHEREAS, DT Fest in Ashburn, one of the largest Nepali cultural festivals in the United States, OL D commemorates its fifth anniversary in 2026;

and WHEREAS, DT Fest was established by members of the Nepali diaspora in the United States to bring the UE community together during Dashain and Tihar, two major Hindu festivals held annually in Nepal;

and D WHEREAS, DT Fest draws more than 10,000 attendees each year to honor and cherish the traditions, C music, art, and heritage of Nepal through concerts and performances, exhibitions and cultural showcases, E food and artisan markets, a kite festival, youth competitions, and more;

and D WHEREAS, DT Fest offers a safe and interactive space with games, workshops, crafts, and more for the benefit of youth attendees and their families, ensuring the event has engaging activities for all ages;

and H WHEREAS, by providing an opportunity to celebrate Nepali culture and inspiring younger generations of R Nepali-Americans to embrace their heritage and traditions, DT Fest has made a positive and lasting impact on 2 countless lives;

now, therefore, be it 1 RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That DT Fest hereby be commended for its mission and legacy E R of achievements on the occasion of its fifth anniversary;

and, be it H RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for R presentation to representatives of DT Fest as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the 1 25 festival's contributions to Northern Virginia and the Commonwealth.

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