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Having concluded the official visit of the Salesian Formation Houses in Karnataka and Kerala of the Province of Bangalore, Father Gildasio Santos, the General Councillor for Social Communications from Rome, visited the Don Bosco Cultural Centre in Kochi on November 17 and 18.
Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) Dimapur came alive from 24th to 26th October, as students from across Nagaland gathered for the All Don Bosco Schools Nagaland Meet 2024. The three-day event, centered around the theme of Students for Change, showcased a dynamic blend of athletic prowess, cultural heritage, and academic excellence.
Under the auspices of the Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia (SPCSA), the Education and Culture Dimension Heads and School Coordinators from the 12 Salesian Provinces in South Asia gathered for a three-day summit hosted by the Salesian Province of Bangalore. Held at Christ University’s Kengeri campus on October 21-23, the meeting aimed to deepen collaboration and enhance the Salesian educational approach across the region.
Don Bosco College, Sulthan Bathery, Kerala, set a new standard in campus broadcasting, empowering students to take the airwaves and make their mark. The renowned RJ Lijisha launched DB Radio on October 18.
In a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and unity, the Don Bosco Youth Services of the Province of Bangalore (INK) organized the CUL-EX 2023 event at the Don Bosco Provincial House in Bangalore on November 25 and 26. The event was masterminded under the guidance of Father Uday Kumar, the Regional Youth Director of Karnataka, along with the assistance of Father Kaplikunnel Varghese, the Youth Ministry Delegate of the Bangalore Province, and Father Manu, the Regional Youth Director of Kerala.
In a splendid display of cultural preservation and celebration, Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, Nagaland, hosted a captivating folklore competition on September 16. The event with the theme "Preserving Naga Heritage: Tales of Tradition and Culture" witnessed a gathering of staff, students, and distinguished guests to honour and uphold the rich legacy of the Naga community.
The Research Cell of the Khasi Jaintia Welfare Association (KJWA) awarded Salesian Father Barnes Mawrie sdb for his contributions to Khasi culture through his literature. Together with him, three other prominent writers and authors were also felicitated at Dinam Hall Jaiaw on August 19 for their contributions to the Khasi Jaintia society.
Following the footprints of the Salesian missionaries who learned the languages and cultures of North East India to bring the Good News and development to the people, the Province of Guwahati organised three weeks of learning two languages for the young Salesians and pre-novices.
Green Maple Foundation’s Green Feather Awards 2023, a National Award for Entertainment and Development Excellence, was awarded to Radio Salesian 90.8 FM at a function held at Istana Resort, Darjeeling, on Saturday, July 1.
The Annual day and Parents Day of Frans Schlooz School of Excellence (CBSE), Varadarajanpet, Tirchy, was held on February 25, 2023. Father Agilan Sarprasadam, Provincial of Tiruchy Province, was the chief guest. Several dignitaries, well-wishers, parents, and friends graced the occasion.
The translation of I Am Joseph under the title En Peyar Yoseppu, in the Tamil language, was released in Tiruchy on their Provincial Community Day held on January 21, 2023. Father John Dharmanathan of the Salesian Province of Tiruchy has translated the book.
Padmashree Prof GN Devy of After Amnesia and Indian Aesthetics, the Adivasi Academy and Language Survey of India with a score of awards and recognition to his credit was with Salesian College Sonada-Siliguri the past four days. He and Dr Surekha Devy former professors of MS University, Baroda, Gujarat and presently in Dharwad - post murder of Karlburgi, Gauri Lankesh and Pansare - came to discover the Eastern India to take a break from his Project Dakshinayan and to recover the genuine Indian Spirit of democracy and diversity. He connected with and proposed to the youth of Eastern India, in four different locations of Darjeeling and Sikkim from 21-24 November 2022, the critical need in these times for a spirit of inquiry and nurturing of imagination to salvage humanity in from the clutches of artificial memory.
Siliguri - The Vice Chancellor of the University of North Bengal with additional charge of Darjeeling Hill University Prof. Om Prakash Mishra announced "Salesian College deemed-to-be Autonomous".
The General Councilor for Youth Ministry, Fr. Miguel Angel García Morcuende, visited the India-Chennai Province (INM) from October 25-31. Despite the little time, he was able to visit 16 Salesian houses, starting from the Provincial House where he met with the heads of the Salesian Institute of Graphic Arts (SIGA, in English), the Salesian Institute of Communication Arts (DBICA), and the Salesian Institute of Psychological Services (DBIPS) in Niraivagam. He was also at "St. Mary's Catholic High School - CBSC" and the Basilica, as well as the local shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes; he went to the "St. Gabriel" center, "Don Bosco Beatitudes," "Don Bosco Tech Campus," as well as "Don Bosco Gandhi Nagar," the Katpadi work, "Don Bosco Polur," in Veeralur, "Don Bosco ITI," "Don Bosco Matriculation School," and "Wisdom Town."
Education and Culture
The "Education and Culture" dimension in Salesian Youth Ministry is centered around holistic growth, emphasizing the development of young people in their educational, cultural, and social contexts.
Provincial In Charge:
Fr. Jose Koyickal INB
Regional Coordinator:
Fr. John Parankimalil
Director: DEAL
Fr. Patrick Lepcha
director@dbya.in
Address:
Don Bosco Youth Animation,
Don Bosco House – SPCI,
C-991, New Palam Extension,
Sector 7, Dwarka,
New Delhi – 110077.
Links:
Visit Don Bosco Schools India
Visit Don Bosco Youth Animation
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