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NY K00939
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Raga
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AI Summary
- Commemorates Losar, the Himalayan New Year celebration, observed February 18-March 3, 2026 by Nepali, Tibetan, Bhutanese, and other Himalayan communities in New York State
- The term "Losar" derives from "Lo" (year) and "Sar" (new), with celebrations particularly concentrated in Queens and Brooklyn neighborhoods
- New York's Nepalese population grew 103% between 2010-2015 (from 3,156 to 6,392), and the greater New York area has the largest concentration of Tibetans in the United States and western world
- Traditional celebrations include preparing Khapse (deep-fried pastries), dumpling soup, and Guthuk (Tibetan noodle soup), along with exchanging greetings of "Losar Tashi Delek"
- Major celebrations include events organized by the United Sherpa Association in Queens, Palpung Thubten Choling Monastery in Wappingers Falls, and the Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey in Woodside
Legislative Description
Commemorating the Asian American community's celebration of Losar on February 18-March 3, 2026
Last Action
adopted
2/9/2026
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