SERVICES
Translation and Interpretation
Himalayan language & culture program (funded by NYSCA & CTMD)
Translation and Interpretation
Nawang is a highly experienced translator and interpreter specializing in English and a wide range of Himalayan languages, including Nepali, Central (Ü-Tsang) Tibetan, Kham, Amdo, Ladakhi, Balti, Sikkimese, Dzongkha, Sherpa, and Mustangi (Loke). He offers professional translation services for a variety of materials such as audio recordings, books, films, documents, websites, and more.
Oral interpretation is available for Central Tibetan and Nepali only, with a clear focus on accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and client confidentiality. Please note that interpretation services are not offered for religious teachings.
Nawang has provided language support across multiple sectors, including immigration offices, healthcare settings, labor relations, schools, correctional facilities, and other public service institutions. His work helps bridge communication gaps, ensuring vital information is clearly and respectfully conveyed in both directions.
With a deep understanding of cultural nuances and a commitment to professionalism, Nawang is a trusted resource for individuals and organizations in need of high-quality translation and interpretation services.
CONSULTANT
Himalayan language & culture program (funded by NYSCA & CTMD)
Translation and Interpretation
Nawang is a consultant and researcher with experience in many areas, including education, health, the environment, culture, career development, and non-profit work. He helps both individuals and organizations by giving expert advice and practical support to help them reach their goals.
He works closely with businesses to grow and improve the way they support their employees, making sure people have the tools and support they need to do their best work and succeed. Nawang helps organizations build strong teams and create workplaces where everyone feels included and can do well.
He also has experience organizing events and has helped plan concerts, live shows, and films. This includes bringing in talented Himalayan artists to perform and take part in creative projects.
Nawang’s wide range of experience and friendly, thoughtful approach make him a trusted partner for clients who want to grow, improve, and make a difference.
Himalayan language & culture program (funded by NYSCA & CTMD)
Himalayan language & culture program (funded by NYSCA & CTMD)
Himalayan language & culture program (funded by NYSCA & CTMD)
The Himalayan Language and Cultural Program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where children from Himalayan backgrounds can explore, celebrate, and strengthen their connection to their heritage. Our mission is to support cultural pride and language preservation through community-based education and the arts.
We offer introductory Tibetan and Nepali language classes in small-group settings, led by native speakers with teaching experience in the U.S. Our curriculum also includes instruction in traditional Himalayan songs, dances, and instrumental music, allowing students to engage with their cultural roots in meaningful and creative ways.
In recognition of our work, we were honored to be recipients of the Go Queens Fund in 2024, which supported the expansion of our programs and outreach efforts.
Our program is proud to partner with the Endangered Language Alliance, contributing to the documentation and archiving of Himalayan languages, as well as with the Center for Traditional Music and Dance to deliver high-quality arts education. We are grateful for the continued support of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), which helps us make our programming accessible and sustainable.
Together, we are building a vibrant space for Himalayan youth and families to learn, connect, and grow through language and culture.
Tour Specialist
Himalayan New York
Himalayan language & culture program (funded by NYSCA & CTMD)
Nawang offers specialized, unique tours that offer unparalleled access to the Himalayan community and focus on its diversity.
Himalayan New York
Himalayan New York
Himalayan New York
In the recent decades, more than 20,000 people from various parts of the region have settled in Queens and Brooklyn, making New York into a new microcosm of Himalayan diversity, united by a connection to Tibetan culture, tradition, religion, with Central Tibetan or Nepaliserving as a lingua franca.
Over several years Nawang has crafted a unique tour of this community for student groups, visitors, and enthusiasts of Himalayan culture. Possibilities range from a 2-3 hour tour, including food, in "Himalayan Heights" (in the Jackson Heights area of Queens) to an intensive three-day tour package diving into all of Himalayan New York and including an experience of monastic life, workshops, presentations, film screenings, momo-making workshop etc.
Nepal and Tibet
Himalayan New York
Himalayan New York
Nawang offers unique tours of Nepal and Tibet through his extensive network in the region, including Himalayan regions of Nepal (Mustang, Everest region, Tsum. Dolpo, Humla and Jumla), and Tibet itself (August only, lasting two weeks: places limited). All tour guides are specialized in their own home area to give guests the ability to explore these beautiful regions from a localperspective. Full package tours can be arranged, including visa service, film permits, research permits, and recruitment for film and documentaries complete with release forms, consent forms and pay quotation.
Talks and Presentation
Talks and Presentation
Talks and Presentation
Nawang is available to speak to groups, classes, workshops, and in other forums about Himalayan New York, Mustang, cultural development, linguistic diversity, health and education in the Himalaya, and a variety of other topics, based on his experiences and his work in these areas. He have given talk at The Rubin Museum, Walden, George Washington University, Columbia University, Charles University (Prague), Dartmouth College, NYU, Skidmore College, Stanford University etc.