Yak and Play

Yak and Play Yak and Play was inspired by our journey as parents to help our children connect with their native country, Tibet, where yaks are vital.

We share the joy of yaks through children's merchandise, promoting values of kindness and compassion.

🐾✨ We’re so excited to be back for our second Animal Blessing at DNKL - Do Ngak Kunphen Ling! 🙏🏽🐕🐄This time, the whole f...
09/11/2026

🐾✨ We’re so excited to be back for our second Animal Blessing at DNKL - Do Ngak Kunphen Ling! 🙏🏽🐕🐄
This time, the whole family is making the trip to Connecticut to soak up the monastery, animals, culture, and community—and we can’t wait! 💛

Come say hi at our booth and browse some fun Tibetan goodies while you’re there. 🇹🇭✨

See you in CT! 🐾🙏🏽

Tibetan Artist in the Making
08/15/2026

Tibetan Artist in the Making

Maitri བྱམས་པ་ — Planting Seeds of Compassion 🌱 (A Weekend Children’s Camping Retreat) Looking for a meaningful summer w...
07/26/2026

Maitri བྱམས་པ་ — Planting Seeds of Compassion 🌱 (A Weekend Children’s Camping Retreat)

Looking for a meaningful summer weekend with your child?

Join us for a nurturing kids’ retreat on monastery grounds where families will camp under the stars — a weekend dedicated to cultivating compassion, empathy, kindness, and cultural awareness through mindfulness activities and Tibetan Buddhist–inspired teachings, plus Soccer 101 and animal-friendly hikes for outdoor fun.

🗓️ Aug 21–23 (Fri–Sun)
👧👦 Ages 6–11
✨ Mindfulness games • Storytelling • Kindness projects • Cultural experiences • Soccer 101 • Hiking with animals and MORE!

Space is limited — learn more and register via the link in our bio. Yak and Play and Tibetan National Sports Associate are proud to partner with DNKL, a Tibetan Buddhist Center based in Redding, CT for this event.

07/15/2026

Here’s a shorter, more Instagram-friendly version that keeps the focus on the importance of staying connected to culture:

🌱 Now more than ever, it’s important to help our children stay connected to their culture, identity, and community.

Join us for **Maitri བྱམས་པ་ — Planting Seeds of Compassion**, a weekend camping retreat where kids will explore Tibetan culture and Buddhist values through mindfulness, compassion, outdoor adventures, Soccer 101, and nature hikes—all on beautiful monastery grounds. 🏕️⚽🌿

🗓️ **Aug. 21–23 (Fri–Sun)**
👧👦 **Ages 6–11**

✨ Space is limited! Register through the link in our bio.

Proudly presented by DNKL Tibetan Buddhist Center, in partnership with Yak & Play and the TibetFC NY Soccer Association. 🤍

🎉 THIS SATURDAY! 🎉We’re so excited to join NY Himalayan Street Fair for the second year in a row and bring all the fun! ...
06/25/2026

🎉 THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

We’re so excited to join NY Himalayan Street Fair for the second year in a row and bring all the fun! 🥳

Stop by our booth to explore brand-new cultural toys, fun merchandise, and a special table featuring our favorite picks from 📚✨

Bring the kiddos for a day filled with culture, community, stories, and play in the heart of Jackson Heights! ❤️ See you there!

06/11/2026

📍Need help finding Yak & Play’s Community Kids Fair?

Follow Broadway toward Queens Boulevard and look for St. James Church, just a block from Nangma Restaurant on Broadway & Corona Ave! ⛪️✨

See you this Saturday! 🎉🧸🎈

06/08/2026

📚✨ We’re excited to celebrate and support the talented writers and artists in our community! 🎨💛

Meet Lhakpa Gurung, an educator and author of *My Home* 🏔️📖 — a heartfelt story that resonates with so many of us, reminding us of our homeland and the comfort we find in sharing stories with one another.

Stop by Lhakpa’s table at our Community Kids Fair to show your support! 🥰 Pick up a copy of her book and adorable doll 🧸📚 and help encourage her to keep sharing her beautiful stories with the world.

🎉 See you THIS SATURDAY, June 13! 🎉

06/07/2026

✨👗 Culture never goes out of style! 👗✨

We’re so excited to welcome Sano Styles to the Yak & Play Community Kids Fair! 🌸 From adorable everyday outfits to special occasion looks, their beautiful Nepali-inspired children’s fashion blends modern style with cultural roots. 🇳🇵💖

Get ready to shop the cutest looks for your little ones and celebrate culture through fashion! 🥰🧒👧

📍Join us Saturday, June 13th! St.James Church, 84-07 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY

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06/06/2026

🏔️✨ Vendor Spotlight: Gesar La! ✨🏔️

We’re so excited to welcome Gesar La to our Community Kids Fair! 🎉 Traveling all the way from Connecticut 🚗, he’ll be bringing his beautiful collection of Tibetan-inspired home goods and décor 🏡🕯️ that celebrate culture, tradition, and craftsmanship.

And that’s not all! 😋 Be sure to check out his delicious homemade barley and cheese, lovingly made by his wonderful wife ❤️🧀🌾.

Gesar La is especially excited to connect with our younger generation and share a piece of Tibetan culture through his unique products. Stop by, say hello, and show him some community love! 🙌💙

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06/05/2026

🎉👧🧒 Our Community Kids Fair is all about celebrating the very best of our community — including our amazing local entrepreneurs! 🛍️✨

Get ready to meet some of the most unique small businesses owned by community members who pour their hearts into what they do. ❤️ With your support, your child might even win fun prizes at the fair! 🎁🎈

These are just a few of the wonderful vendors joining us — we have many more individual spotlights rolling out over the next few days! 🎥🌟 Stay tuned and get excited!

We can’t wait to see you on **June 13th** for a day full of fun, learning, culture, and community! 🎊🌈

🙏 Thu-chey-nang & Thank You! 💛

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Thursday 10am - 8pm
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