Khopra Danda, new option trekking goal in Annapurna that can be ideal substitution for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek as Khopra Danda Trek keep going for week and still offer best perspective of Dhaulagiri Range and Mt. Fishtail alongside other Annapurna Himalayan Range. Beginning from Ghandruk rather than Ghorepani one can proceed toward Tadapani, encourage toward Dobatae (Often known as Dobato) before investigating Khopra. Dawn over Mount Dhaulagiri can be ideal spot at Dobatae and side outing to concealed lake before Annapurna South is likely the way minimum voyaged yet. Trail can be proceeded toward Ghorepani and Poonhill or end the trek on Tatopani and drive back to Pokhara. Dobato at the height of 3420 from ocean level is day camp from Tadapani from where next goal will be Bayeli lastly Khopra Danda from where Tatopani is one camp down where we can unwind on regular hot spring and drive back to Pokhara following day.

Khopra danda and Khair Lake trek is the most beautiful and untainted sh

One of Nepal's 'enormous three' treks, the 8 days stroll all over the Langtang Valley through restricted forested valleys, tight against the frigid cool Langtang Khola, rising in the shadow of the relentless Langtang mountains. Amid our trek the forrest is changing from sub-tropival, through pine and rhododendron timberland.

Langtang Valley trek is a standout amongst other trekking trails of Nepal. Which offers a Super perspective of Langtang Lirung(7,246m), Ganjala Peak, Dorje Lhakpa and numerous snow-topped mountains. This trekking additionally offers the verities of Landscape, Natural assorted variety, Flora, and Faunas. From the beginning stage Syabrubensi to the Ending purpose of the trek Kyanjin gompa you would see diverse of Landscape.I and my Team will help you to do Langtang Valley trek effectively and assumes your liability to make it superb. We will assist you with achieving your objective.

Manaslu Circuit Trek is a standout amongst other known and best trekking goals on the planet. Escape totally from the ordinary calendar to appreciate the magnificence of the nature minus all potential limitations in Manaslu Circuit trek in Nepal. Manaslu trekking course begins from 8 hours picturesque and courageous drive from Kathmandu to Arughat in Gorkha region. Manaslu trekking trail will knock your socks off as a result of superb Himalayan Views to the out of the way trek in Nepal. Astonishing excellence can't quit binding up your boots and hit the trail to manaslu circuit to feel the genuine trekking in the nature. The best piece of this trek is that manaslu trek trouble is extremely ordinary since it begins with simple review and stir up with generally direct and couple of strenuous.

Our Manaslu trekking agenda is genuinely made up to manage nature to put a person into a safe place. Our trekking guides are very much prepared with the procedure in which an individual creature accl

In Celebration of the 100^th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth, The Africa Channel will air an uninterrupted live broadcast via satellite of The Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, delivered by former U.S. President Barack Obama, Tuesday, July 17 at 8am ET.

The two-and-a-half-hour special will include South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, former Presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki, with legendary musical guests Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Peter Gabriel and more. The theme will be "Renewing the Mandela Legacy and Promoting Active Citizenship in a Changing World."

In addition to airing live on The Africa Channel TV network, the program will also stream live on https://www.facebook.com/theafricachanneltv along with additional short videos, stills, inspirational quotes, a quiz, and a Nelson Mandela coloring book all from the collection of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Narendra Reddy, EVP/GM, The Africa Channel, said, "President Nelson Mandela once said, 'It is in your hands to create a b

Annapurna Panorama otherwise called Annapurna Poon hill trek, is one the best short and simple tea house treks in Annapurna region. This early on Poon hill climbing trip in Annapurna region unfurls sensational all encompassing profiles of a portion of the lovely and most noteworthy mountains in Annapurna go. We tail one of the well-trodden courses through desire woodland and astounding Himalayan settlements of Ghandruk Tadapani Ghorepani Poon hill climbing course investigating the different ethnic gatherings on the background of Himalaya profile.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek can be likewise taken as short and fascinating course which offers all the vital of trekking in Nepal to appreciate the terrific mountain landscape. This trek permits you brilliant Himalayan perspectives from the highest point of Poon Hill. Poon Hill is a standout amongst the most prominent hilltops in Nepal, which offers fabulous Himalayan perspectives amid the dawn. The most frequented short trek in Nepal, Ghorepani Po

Afromaha is proud to present the inaugural African Cultural Festival in Omaha on Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 12pm-8pm at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village.

This family-friendly event incorporates authentic African music, art, dance, fashion, and cuisine in celebration of the diversity of the African diaspora. Judy Kiagiri, co-organizer, says, “We are excited to showcase the amazing contributions of Africans in our community and to share the beauty of the many diverse African cultures with all of Omaha.”

Admission is free, and festival attendees will enjoy performances by such notable acts as Edem, African Culture Connection, and Umoja Choir while they shop from an array of vendors, including food, crafts, jewelry, and clothing. “Come experience Africa in the heart of Omaha!” exclaims Joubel Teko, co-organizer.

Afromaha is an organization created by Africans living in Nebraska whose mission is to connect people, foster creativity, and engage the African diaspora in the local community.

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The Sistahs in Business Expo (“SIB Expo”) is excited to announce that Cathy Hughes, Founder & Chairperson of Urban One, Inc., home of TV One and Radio One, will be joining their 2018 tour stop in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, July 14th at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center from 10 AM-5 PM. Ms. Hughes will be sharing her experience and expertise in a fireside chat interview hosted by long-time radio personality, Dyana Williams, of Radio One Philly at 2:15pm.

After a successful launch in Newark with 700+ attendees, Keynote Speakers MC Lyte & Dr. Lynn Richardson, an appearance by Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, over 70 vendors, a SuperPower Panel and more, the SIB Expo team is looking forward to continuing its tour on the east coast in the great city of Philadelphia. SIB Expo has also partnered with Radio-One as their official radio partner for Philly and has teamed up with Black Enterprise as a media partner.

“We couldn’t be more honored to have Cathy Hughes join us for our Phill

The Gokyo valley Trek is a travel adventure taking the tourists to the Gokyo Valley of Everest region which is the home of the highest hill of the world Gokyo Ri and several Himalayan r lakes collectively known as Gokyo Lakes. The Gokyo Lakes region are the one of the highest altitude wetlands and freshwater lake system designated as a Ramsar Site. There are total 19 Gokyo Lakes in the Gokyo valley and all of them are freshwater system. There is a small village named a Gokyo on the foothills of Gokyo Ri along the eastern short of Gokyo Cho Lake. It is small village that caters the tourists which normally closes at winter due to extreme cold and snow fall. The Gokyo Ri is the highest hill of 5357 meters that have the proud height to look straight at Mount Everest. The Gokyo valley Trek is a trekking in the gokyo valley traversing through delightful valleys, crystal clear blue and green lakes, world’s biggest ice glacier called ngozumpa glacier dominated by nearest mountains of Everest H

Langtang Valley Trek takes you through the region which was previously a critical exchanging course for Nepal-Tibet exchange relations. Langtang Trekking is the nearest Himalayan region from the capital city Kathmandu for the mountain Lover's . Trekking in Langtang offers assortment of normal glory, from rich calm waterway valleys to the events of icy desired bluffs hung by snow-clad pinnacles. In the event that you are on ideal time i.e. August you can watch the exuberant celebration at Gosaikunda Lake which gets a huge number of Hindu enthusiasts. On the off chance that you are into organic science then Langtang Valley Trek will be extreme goal for you as it offers the main deciduous conifer in the region viz. Nepalese larch. While discussing natural life, Langtang houses Himalayan wild bear, goat-like Himalayan Tahr, Rhesus monkeys and Red Pandas pick the significent of the langtang Trekking. Additionally there are stories about Yeti sightings and who knows you may luck out (or unfo

Island Peak (Imja Tse), at the height of 6189m/20300ft, is a standout amongst the most famous trekking peaks on the planet which lies in the Khumbu/Everest locale at Sagarmatha National Park.

The Island Peak climbing begins from the Lukla airstrip which itself is a magnificent trip in the middle of the Himalayas. The adventure goes through numerous Sherpa villas, sacrosanct good country religious communities, Everest Base Camp and Kalapattar the distance to the summit of Island Peak by means of the edge of Mt. Lhotse Shar. Climbing Island Peak is a sheer experience and a major accomplishment for tenderfoot climbers who intend to summit higher peaks incorporating Everest later on.

Isaland peak climbing offers an agreeable climb the peak, Island peak climbing likewise gives the absolute most striking view in the Khumbu. In the event that the peak can be compared to an Island in a frigid ocean, than the primary land shapes a half circle of precipices that ascent in the north to the rough su

Volunteers are welcomed to participate in a dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass’ landmark speech at 12th annual event hosted by Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists. It’s a tribute to the 1852 powerful speech by Douglass, a pioneer in American social justice activism. The public is invited to be a part this cultural event that celebrates Independence Day by speaking out on diversity and equal rights.

Renaissance House Retreat for Writers & Artists invites the public to celebrate Independence Day by participating in the 12th annual free dramatic reading of Frederick Douglass' powerful landmark speech "What Does the Fourth of July Mean to the Negro?" at Martha's Vineyard's historic Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs on July 4 at 4:00pm.

Readers of all ages are invited to help bring the words of Frederick Douglass to life. Each volunteer reader will recite different sections of the 10,000-plus word address Douglass wrote during American slavery in 1852. Although it's been 166 years

Annapurna Circuit Biking Tour is the most bold and entertaining biking voyage through Nepal. This is the long biking visit around the Annapurna Mountain Region. Annapurna Circuit Biking Tour went through the Lamjung, Manang, Mustang and Myagdi areas. Lamjung and Myagdi are situated in the lower rise with lovely lavish scene. Manang and Mustang are situated in higher height with delightful frigid pinnacles and fruitless scene. Annapurna Region offer the shocking look at lovely blanketed pinnacles, for example, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Manaslu, Buddha Himal, Himchuli, Ganesh Himal, Dhampus crest, Tukuche top, Thorung pinnacle and Tilicho crest. The trail experiences the delightful backwoods, falls, Lake, immaculate River and masterful scene which grabs the attention and take the core of the riders.

In transit, there are Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung, Magar and Tibetan Buddhist towns in transit. These ethnic individuals are exceptionally wealthy in their way of life and ce

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On the 19^th of June 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and made a declaration of freedom ending the bondage of approximately 250,000 enslaved men, women and children in Texas.  Since that time, Juneteenth has been celebrated and remembered by picnics, parades, family reunions, pageants, barbecues and games. Washington on the Brazos will observe this important occasion and celebrate the rich African American heritage and culture of the Brazos Valley, past and present.  Now in its second year, the Juneteenth Heritage program will include exhibits, art displays, guest speakers, living history, music and more.

Contact Jon Failor at (936) 878-2214 ext. 224 or jon.failor@tpwd.texas.gov.

Annapurna is the tenth most elevated mountain on the planet. The trek to the base camp of the strong Annapurna is a glittering and remarkable experience that is securely available with the direction of expert administrators. The 11-14 days trek is viewed as simple and can be accomplished by all. The Annapurna base camp and the last goal is at a most extreme elevation of 4130 meters. The best season for this grand trek is thought to be between September to November, December to February and March to May. Found somewhere down in the Himalayas in Nepal, the trek's underlying begin is gotten to by means of Pokhara towards Nayapul. From Nayapul, the astounding trekking starts, moving from town to town. Generally on the eighth or ninth day, the last climb to the Annapurna base camp can be made.

The trek towards Annapurna base camp is considered as a standout amongst the most notable treks offered in the Himalayan region. Because of its moderately simple nature and the extraordinary perspectiv

The Everest View Trekking is an astounding background. We venture to every part of the Middle Hills, following the Dudh Kosi (Milk River) into the Sagarmatha National Park where the valley dividers are finished with fantastic blanketed pinnacles and the feed cascades like you've never observed! Trekking in Everest View exploits the incredible foundation that exists in the Everest Region Trekking. The neighborhood individuals have constructed hotels and tea houses to supplement their pay from cultivating and yak crowding. They are additionally planting trees, keeping up and constructing tracks and by and large keeping things clean so as to keep up the territory's interest to guests.

The view of Mount Everest. From above Namche Bazaar is excellent. To appreciate it we stroll past a little air terminal (Syangboiche) to achieve the Everest View Hotel. Here we can appreciate both espresso and the stunning view: Nuptse (7879m), Lhotse (8416m) Lhotse Shar (8400m), Ama Dablam (6812m), and, obvi