{"id":5112,"date":"2025-04-13T20:44:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T14:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?p=5112"},"modified":"2025-04-13T20:44:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T14:59:48","slug":"signing-off-with-gratitude-and-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/signing-off-with-gratitude-and-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Signing Off with Gratitude and Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-large-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\"><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Namaste everyone<\/strong>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we conclude <strong>WordCamp Nepal 2025<\/strong>, held on <strong>April 4th<\/strong> and <strong>5th<\/strong> at <strong>Kundalini Durbar Banquet<\/strong>, <strong>Chandol<\/strong>, <strong>Kathmandu<\/strong>, my heart is filled with immense <strong>pride<\/strong>, <strong>nostalgia<\/strong>, and <strong>gratitude<\/strong>. What an extraordinary journey this has been!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, \u201c<strong>Connect, Contribute, and Celebrate,<\/strong>\u201d truly captured the spirit of our event. Whether it was thoughtful hallway conversations, meaningful contributions during sessions, or the joy we shared on the dance floor at the after-party, WordCamp Nepal 2025 was a beautiful testament to the strength and unity of our WordPress community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-fdd3bbd64e840d1d230a65fd02825875\" style=\"background-color:#784a90\">Together, you helped us <strong>connect <\/strong>with purpose, <strong>contribute<\/strong> with impact, and <strong>celebrate<\/strong> our shared love for WordPress.<br><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>From full-house sessions and buzzing sponsor booths to a <strong>Contributor Day<\/strong> that ran smoothly as scheduled, especially in the <strong>FSE, Plugin, and Theme<\/strong> teams, it\u2019s clear the <strong>WordPress community in Nepal is stronger, more vibrant, and more united than ever<\/strong>. The enthusiasm and collaboration throughout the event were truly inspiring and exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here\u2019s something to celebrate: <strong>#WCNP was the #1 trending topic in Nepal <\/strong>on both<strong> X (formerly Twitter) <\/strong>and<strong> Facebook <\/strong>during the event! A big round of applause to our Communications Team for keeping the online buzz alive and reflecting the soul of the event so brilliantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04008-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Smiles, Stories, and Community \u2014 The Official Group Photo of WordCamp Nepal 2025\" class=\"wp-image-5163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04008-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04008-2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04008-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C500&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04008-2-scaled.jpg?resize=460%2C300&amp;ssl=1 460w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04008-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1001&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04008-2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1334&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#WCNP By the Numbers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s impact was tangible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>550+ attendees<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21 incredible speakers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>36 insightful sessions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>29 generous sponsors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>32 passionate organizers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>29 dedicated volunteers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9 table leads on Contributor Day<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>320+ attendees<\/strong> at Contributor Day alone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/WCNP-in-Numbers.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/WCNP-in-Numbers-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/WCNP-in-Numbers-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/WCNP-in-Numbers-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/WCNP-in-Numbers-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C282&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/WCNP-in-Numbers-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C865&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/WCNP-in-Numbers-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1154&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bHonoring Our Roots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we look ahead, let us remember those who laid the foundation for what we celebrate today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordCamp Nepal began in <strong>2012<\/strong>, led by our visionary and beloved late <strong>Ujwal Thapa<\/strong>, a true pioneer in Nepal&#8217;s open-source movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In WordCamp Nepal <strong>2013<\/strong>, the event was led by <strong>Chandra Maharzan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In WordCamp Nepal <strong>2014 &amp; 2015<\/strong>, <strong>Sakin Shrestha<\/strong> took the lead and elevated the experience further<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following that, WordPress Nepal embraced a <strong>decentralized approach<\/strong>, organizing local WordCamps in <strong>Bharatpur, Butwal, Biratnagar, Pokhara<\/strong>, and <strong>Kathmandu<\/strong>, nurturing regional communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_6507_2.jpg?resize=1024%2C517&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_6507_2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C517&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_6507_2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_6507_2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C388&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_6507_2-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C252&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_6507_2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C776&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_6507_2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1034&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent milestones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordCamp Nepal <strong>2022<\/strong> \u2013 Bharatpur: <strong>Suvash Khadka<\/strong> (Global Lead) &amp; <strong>Bikash Pun<\/strong> (Local Lead)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordCamp Nepal <strong>2024<\/strong> \u2013 Pokhara: <strong>Yam B. Chhetri<\/strong> (Global Lead) &amp; <strong>Nishal Gurung<\/strong> (Local Lead)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At Kathmandu, WordCamp Nepal 2025 I had the immense honor of serving as the <strong>Global Lead<\/strong>, alongside the ever-dedicated <strong>Regan Khadgi as Co-Lead<\/strong>, and we were backed by an exceptional team of <strong>30 Organizers<\/strong> and <strong>29 Volunteers<\/strong> who poured their hearts into every detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a moment to <strong>applaud all of them<\/strong> for their selfless commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.77926%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC03696-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 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role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 3 in full-screen\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:33.22074%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC03851-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC03851-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC03851-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC03851-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC03851-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC03851-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1707\" data-id=\"5190\" data-link=\"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?attachment_id=5190\" data-url=\"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC03851-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC03851-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 3 in full-screen\" \/><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC08597-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC08597-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC08597-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC08597-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC08597-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC08597-1024x683.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1707\" data-id=\"5180\" data-link=\"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?attachment_id=5180\" data-url=\"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC08597-1024x683.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC08597-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 3 of 3 in full-screen\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heartfelt Gratitude<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made WordCamp Nepal 2025 truly unforgettable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To our <strong>Sponsors<\/strong> \u2013 Your invaluable support powered this journey from start to finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To our <strong>Speakers<\/strong> \u2013 Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and sparking meaningful discussions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To our <strong>Partners<\/strong> (Media, Internet, Payment, and Venue) \u2013 Your professionalism and reliability ensured everything ran seamlessly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To our <strong>Volunteers and Organizers<\/strong> \u2013 Your tireless dedication behind the scenes, countless hours of effort, and sleepless nights kept everything running smoothly. You are the true heartbeat of this event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To our <strong>Attendees<\/strong> \u2013 Your presence, energy, and participation brought the WordPress community to life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A special thank you to our <strong>WordCamp Central Mentors<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Devin Maeztri<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pooja Derashri<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mainul Kabir Aion<\/strong><br>Your mentorship was invaluable throughout our journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5201\" data-id=\"5201\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC08595-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-5171\" data-id=\"5171\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04565.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04565-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04565-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04565-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04565-scaled.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04565-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC04565-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Loving Memory of Ujwal Thapa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, we honored our co-founding member, <strong>Late Ujwal Thapa<\/strong>, through the <strong>Ujwal Thapa Memorial Scholarship<\/strong>, awarding <strong>3 scholarships<\/strong> to individuals who exemplify his passion for <strong>open-source, community, and contribution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordCamp Nepal 2025 might be closing, but <strong>our journey is far from over<\/strong>. Let\u2019s carry this momentum forward to <strong>WordCamp Asia 2026<\/strong>, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next Destination: Butwal<\/strong><br>We are thrilled to announce that <strong>WordCamp Nepal 2026<\/strong> will be hosted in <strong>Butwal<\/strong>, led by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rakesh Lawaju<\/strong> as Global Lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Krishna Neupane<\/strong> as Local Lead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With their leadership and the passion of the local WordPress community, we\u2019re confident that Butwal will carry the spirit of WordCamp forward and elevate the experience to even greater heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being a part of something truly special. 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