Press Release 2/27/2026 Community Building Services (CBS)Salt Lake City, Utah Free and Open to the Public Salt Lake City, UT – Community Building Services (CBS) is proud to announce its upcoming Celebration of New Year & Bringing Communities Together event on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Columbus Adult EducationContinueContinue reading “Community Building Services to Host Celebration of New Year & Bringing Communities Together”
Category Archives: Cultural Development
Walking Together
Community Building Services (CBS) Press Release March 1, 2026Grant Initiative Supports Folklife in Communities of Color Community Building Services (CBS) is honored to announce grant support from Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color, a national pilot initiative administered by Mid Atlantic Arts and the US Regional Arts Organizations (USRAOs). This initiative providesContinueContinue reading “Walking Together”
CBS Celebrates Dashain-Tihar Cultural Program 2025: A Festival of Unity, Heritage, and Community Spirit
South Salt Lake City, UT – October 25, 2025 — The vibrant spirit of community came alive at the Dashain-Tihar Cultural Program 2025, hosted by Community Building Services (CBS) and managed by the CBS Cultural Development Committee, with heartfelt support from community members. Hosting at 2280 South 300 East LDS Church, the event brings together families, friends, and neighbors from acrossContinueContinue reading “CBS Celebrates Dashain-Tihar Cultural Program 2025: A Festival of Unity, Heritage, and Community Spirit”
Nepali Culture in Diaspora & Human Rights
The significance of Nepali culture in relation to human rights is rooted in the rich traditions, values, and practices of Nepal that often emphasize community, harmony, and respect for individual dignity. he Constitution is a foundational document for governing the United States, rooted in Enlightenment ideas of individual rights, democracy, and federalism. However, there areContinueContinue reading “Nepali Culture in Diaspora & Human Rights”
Nepali-Bhutanese Cultural Preservation
A Glimpse of Cultural Practices during FY- July 1, 2022 – June 2023 Funded by Utah Arts and Museums, partially by the South Salt Lake Art Council, and supported by the City of South Salt Lake with space to practice Dance Class and events at the Columbus Community Center, Utah Refugee Connections, Ward Foundation, andContinueContinue reading “Nepali-Bhutanese Cultural Preservation”
Cultural Development Committee
Members Mr. Tek Neopany Mrs. Kausila Rai Mrs. Dikura Mishra Mrs. Bhim Sapkota Mr. GP Dilpali Mr. Dhan Karki (Coordinator) Ms. Aruna Sunwar (Choreographer) Mr. Karna Sunuwar (Technician) Mrs. Saru Shretha Mrs. Madhu Sunuwar
Celebration of World Refugee Day
Community Building Services celebrates World Refugee Day every year in June around third week by participating at the event with dance performance and rendering volunteer services to make the event successful. During the event, dance performers from our Nepali/Bhutanese community participate through dances, volleyball and soccer tournaments among the refugee led organizations. This event providesContinueContinue reading “Celebration of World Refugee Day”
Tihar (Deepawali) – The Festival of Light
“Tihar” Article by Tek Neopany (MSW/M.A.) November 2, 2021 Time: 9:00 pm – 1:30 am Nepali speaking people all over the world celebrate Tihar or Deepavali, the one of the greatest festivals of light coincided with Halloween. The five-day festival or Yama Panchak is celebrated with fervor and gaiety worshipping human body and animals. TheContinueContinue reading “Tihar (Deepawali) – The Festival of Light”
Teej – Women’s Major Festival
Every year Community Building Services celebrates Teej – Women’s major festival to strengthen community, preserve cultural identity, bring other communities together to make healthy neighbor and city of livability by enhancing cultural vibrancy and engagement. We’re all American Women. Teej related cuisines will be provided and end up program with cultural dances and speech fromContinueContinue reading “Teej – Women’s Major Festival”
Bhutanese/Nepali New Year Celebration
Community Building Services is celebrating Nepali/Bhutanese New Year 2022 on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm through 4:00 pm at 1836 South 300 East , Salt Lake City, Utah 84115, Columbus Center. Parking lot in the west side of the facility. The program activities include basically dance performances for single, duet and group danceContinueContinue reading “Bhutanese/Nepali New Year Celebration”