We’re currently on holiday in beautiful Tasmania, Australia, and couldn’t miss the chance to stop and wish you all a Happy New Year! 🌟✨
Hobart’s skies lit up with breathtaking fireworks, setting the perfect vibe to welcome 2025. From the lively waterfront to the festive energy all around, it’s been an unforgettable start to the year.
Here’s to a year filled with joy, adventures, and cherished memories. Let’s make 2025 amazing! 🥂🎇
From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! May your holiday season be filled with love, laughter, and precious memories to cherish forever.🎄🎅🎁❤️
The magic of Christmas is in the air, and our neighbourhood is glowing with festive cheer! This year, the streets have come alive with twinkling lights, creative displays, and a heartwarming sense of community.
As we strolled through the neighbourhood, we were amazed by the effort and creativity everyone has put into their decorations. Houses are adorned with shimmering fairy lights, glowing reindeer, and Santa climbing chimneys. Some homes even have entire light shows synchronized to music, creating a magical experience for all who pass by.
One of my favourite displays features a life-sized nativity scene surrounded by sparkling lights, reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas. Another standout is a house with a candy-cane theme, complete with a giant inflatable snowman waving to everyone who stops to admire the view.
It’s heartwarming to see families, kids, and even pets walking around, soaking in the festive atmosphere. The lights not only brighten up the streets but also bring people together, spreading joy and laughter.
Just had an incredible dining experience at Tao Restaurant and Bar in the city! From start to finish, everything was top-notch, and I can’t wait to share the details.
The ambiance at Tao was perfect for our get-together. We were lucky to snag a spacious corner table for our party of eight, which made for a fantastic evening. As we settled in, we began with a round of cocktails and wines that set the tone for a great night ahead.
Our appetizers were nothing short of exceptional. We kicked things off with Shepherd’s Purse Wonton, paired with Red Chilli Oil and Sesame Paste—so flavourful! The Chicken San Choy Bao was a delightful bite, and the Salt and Pepper Tofu was crispy and perfectly seasoned. The Typhoon Shelter Style Eggplant with Garlic & Chilli was a standout, offering a deliciously spicy kick.
For the mains, we were in for a treat. We enjoyed the Braised Eggplant with Chicken Mince and Szechuan Chilli Paste—a harmonious blend of Flavors. The Stewed Plum Duck with Five Spices and Grapes was tender and succulent, while the Red Braised Pork Belly with Greenlip Abalone, Black Soya Sauce, and Plum was rich and indulgent. The Pan Seared Scallops with Braised Foie Gras Paste, Sugar Snap Peas, and Mushrooms were a culinary highlight. Each dish was meticulously prepared and absolutely mouthwatering.
While everything was delicious, my personal favourites were the eggplant and the pork. The combination of flavours and textures was simply unbeatable.
To cap off the evening, we were given fortune cookies. Mine cheekily said ‘Travel,’ which I took as a sign that it’s time to start planning my next adventure!
Overall, we had a fantastic time catching up with friends over such delectable food. I wholeheartedly recommend Tao Restaurant and Bar. Just a heads up—make sure to book in advance, especially on weekends, as it gets quite busy!
In Nepal Bhasa there are 36 consonants and . The use of ङ and ञ was very common in the old form of language. However, in the new form, especially in writing, the use of these characters has diminished. The use of ण, त, थ, द, ध, न, श, ष, क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ is limited by the new grammar books to the loan words only.
Nepal Bhasa Bites: Pronunciation
Consonants
as in
DevnagariScript
ka
kennel
क
kha
Loch/cup
ख
ga
get
ग
gha
shanghai
घ
nga
finger
ङ
cha
church
च
chha
punch hard (said together)
छ
ja
jaw
ज
jha
vision
झ
yann
canyon
ञ
Consonants
as in
DevnagariScript
ta
ton
ट/ त
tha
thud
ठ/ थ
da
dug
ड/ द
dha
dharma
ढ/ ध
na
nut
ण/ न
pa
pup
प
pha
fun
फ
ba
bus
ब
bha
verse
भ
ma
mother
म
Consonants
as in
DevnagariScript
ya
yuppy
य
ra
run
र
la
love
ल
wa
won
व
sha
shun
श/ ष
sa
sun
स
ha
hug
ह
ksha
ox
क्ष
tra
truck
त्र
gya
gyoza
ज्ञ
If you spot any mistakes, please don’t hesitate to correct me. I greatly value your feedback and suggestions.
Welcome to Nepal Bhasa Bites! We’ll begin with pronunciation. The Nepal Bhasa alphabet consists of 14 vowels, similar to Nepali, plus 3 additional vowels unique to Nepal Bhasa. Contemporary Newar is typically written in the Devanagari script, which is what I’ll be using in Nepal Bhasa Bites.
Vowels
as in
Devnagari Script
a
err
अ
aa
are
आ
i
it
इ
ii
eat
ई
u
full
उ
uu
fool
ऊ
e
ten
ए
ai
height
ऐ
o
owe
ओ
au
ouch
औ
ah
awe
अः
Rarely used vowels
Vowels
Devnagari Script
ri
ऋ
rii
ॠ
ann
अं
Nepal Bhasa specific vowels
Vowels
Devnagari Script
ay
अय्
aay
आय्
ey
एय्
If you spot any mistakes, please don’t hesitate to correct me. I greatly value your feedback and suggestions.
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