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Step Battle Dance—Season 1, a dance competition organized by the Don Bosco Media Network Shillong in collaboration with the Don Bosco Youth Center (DBYC), Laitumkhrah, reached its grand finale on December 3. The competition featured three solo dances and three group dances.
Setting a new benchmark, the 2nd Don Bosco Football Tournament for Under-19 Boys, organized by St. Xavier's Higher Secondary Pathaliaghat, concluded on a high note on 8th November. The two-week-long event gathered young football enthusiasts from across Tripura, drawing 57 teams to compete in the prestigious knockout tournament at the Don Bosco Mini Stadium in Pathaliaghat. The tournament underscored the institution's commitment to youth empowerment and sportsmanship. The game kicked off on 20th October by Chief Guest Father K.K. Joseph, SDB.
The annual gathering of young people from various oratory centers, parishes, and church units in Nagaland and Assam took place on November 3 at Salesian College, Dimapur, on the theme ‘Eucharist the way to Heaven,’ based on the Cyber Apostle, Bl. Carlo Acutis. Organized to deepen faith, strengthen community ties, and celebrate cultural heritage, the event drew approximately 500 participants. Brothers from the Salesian College community engaged these young individuals for a day of spiritual renewal, personal growth, and joyous celebration.
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.
The Association of Salesian Cooperators of Tiruchy Province (INT) has launched an initiative at Amalan Academy, Thanjavur, to prepare underprivileged youth for government examinations and career opportunities. This marks a significant milestone, as it is one of the first such initiatives managed autonomously by Salesian Cooperators in the southern provinces of India.
To inspire young minds about the importance of water conservation and educate them on sustainable practices for efficient water use, the Salesian Province of Tiruchy (INT), through Cauveri, the Province's Planning and Development Office, organized an Exposure Visit and Talent Expo for the Water Conservation Club members on October 15 at Don Bosco Thanjavur and Sengipatti Agri-farm.
The ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) - Don Bosco Job Placement Network, Dimapur, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Employment's National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled, ST/SC Employment Exchange, Kohima, and the Model Career Centre, Dimapur, organized a job fair at the AIDA Don Bosco Campus. The event was a resounding success, attracting nearly 400 job seekers and six recruiting partners with over 600 vacancies.
Don Bosco Job Placement Network and Don Bosco Pvt ITI, Kokar, Ranchi, organized a Job Fair for the city's youth. The event featured 12 companies offering over 1,000 job opportunities, connecting job seekers with employers, and creating valuable employment prospects for the local community.
Youth Involve (YI), an initiative of Bosco Institute Jorhat, celebrated its 10th anniversary alongside the bicentennial of Don Bosco's dream from September 17–19 at Siloam, Umiam. Twenty-six young social entrepreneurs, leading as many social projects and initiatives from Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland, and their Salesian and lay mentors and coaches came together for three days of sharing experiences and insights, and learning from successes, failures, distractions and challenges through presentations, exhibitions, conversations, reflections, and group activities. They were welcomed by Fr. George Palamattam SDB, the founder of Siloam.
The Don Bosco Youth Centre, Vaduthala, Koch, hosted “Don Bosco Vaduthalotsavam 2024,” a four-day celebration marking the festival of Onam from September 13 to 16. The event, which was open to people from all walks of life, served as a platform to highlight community spirit, tradition, and Kerala’s cultural heritage, fostering a sense of belonging and unity.
The Don Bosco Institute in Guwahati played host to the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) – Leaders and Animators Formation Programme (LAF) 2024 from September 5 to 7, drawing youth from the three Northeast Provinces of Guwahati, Dimapur and Shillong. The event, held at the vibrant campus of Don Bosco Institute, saw a remarkable turnout of 77 participants from across the seven states of North East India.
Marking a significant step in aiding youth in leveraging their skills for economic advancement, the Bosco Integrated Development Society (BIDS) hosted the first of its kind in the state, a "Business Expo-2024" at the State Central Library in Shillong on September 3. The event, supported by Germany's Children's Network (NGO), featured historical equipment and products from Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS) graduates and Don Bosco Vocational Schools from Jowai and Nongstoin.