Arts & Culture
Hundreds of Nepali women celebrate Teej in Colorado
Nearly 200 Nepali women gathered in Centennial August 23 to celebrate Teej, also known as Haritalika Teej.
Priya Shahi
Multimedia journalist
Priya Shahi is a Report for America corps member primarily covering rural communities and economies in Eastern Colorado.
Before joining Rocky Mountain PBS, Priya Shahi was a reporter for the Staten Island Advance, covering public health and human-interest stories, including disparities in maternal health outcomes and the region’s response to the mental health crisis. Her passion for journalism began after moving from Nepal to Queens, New York — one of the world’s most diverse places — where every block held untold stories. Today, she holds a master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University.
Location: Eastern Colorado
Language spoken: English, Nepali
Topic expertise: Health disparities, addiction, reproductive health, mental health
Demographic expertise: People with disabilities, immigrant communities
Professional memberships: Asian American Journalists Association
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