Celebrating heritage.
Opening doors.

DTFEST 2026

Dashain & Tihar in Northern Virginia

Date

October 11, 2026

Location

One Loudoun, Ashburn, Virginia

GFF's role

Nonprofit sponsor

Event by

3E Entertainment

Families and generations came together around Nepali culture, music, dance, food, and the shared traditions of Dashain and Tihar. GFF supported the celebration as a nonprofit sponsor.

Thank you to the community members, performers, volunteers, sponsors, and event partners who made this season possible.

What comes next

The event is completed. Verified attendance, fundraising outcomes, and GFF's final event financial summary are not yet published. Event completion should not be read as confirmation that all settlements or charitable distributions are complete.

Event details: GFF's published Activities page. This recap does not present illustrative artwork as event photography.

Pathway to Promise

High school to college counseling

Audience

Students, parents, and families

Location

George Mason University

Focus

College preparation, admissions, and financial aid

The transition from high school to college involves important decisions for the whole family. Pathway to Promise brought students and families together around college preparation and navigating educational opportunities.

The 2026 program is completed. Thank you to the participating students, parents, counselors, and community supporters.

Program reporting

Attendance totals, participant feedback, and a reviewed expense summary are not yet published. Future sessions will be announced once their dates and program details are approved.

Program background and location: GFF's published Activities page.

The GFF essay scholarship

Total pool

$5,000 across four top essays

Theme

Promoting Nepali culture in the U.S. mainstream

Applications

Closed for the 2026 cycle

What does it mean to carry Nepali culture into the American mainstream? Our 2026 essay scholarship invited young voices to explore that question, with a $5,000 total grant pool dedicated to four top essays.

The cycle is completed. The total pool does not imply four equal awards, and no individual allocation or paid amount is asserted here.

Recipient privacy and reporting

Recipient names, photographs, and essay excerpts will be shared only with appropriate permission. Final award allocations and payment confirmation are not yet published.

Future opportunities

No new scholarship applications are being accepted through this website. A future round requires approved rules, eligibility, dates, budget, review procedures, and applicant privacy information before opening. Please do not email essays, financial documents, or sensitive applicant information in response to this completed cycle.