India – Minister presides over Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival at Don Bosco, Karaikal

13 December 2021

(ANS – Karaikal) –The long wave of creativity, emotions, dreams and sharing generated by the "Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival" (DBGYFF), the world’s first Salesian film festival, continues. Although the final global evening took place last November 19 in Turin, the flexible organization that characterized the entire development of the festival today still allows to create local editions in which to celebrate the contribution of young people from all over the world to the sharing of hope in this era still marked by the pandemic. It is with this spirit that the Don Bosco Higher Secondary School in Nedungadu, Karaikal, organized the Global Youth Film Festival on December 7, 2021, with Chandira Priyanga, Minister of Transport (Government of Puducherry), as the chief guest.

The minister expressed her delight at her return to the alma mater. During her inaugural presentation, she alluded to the film festival’s subject of “moved by hope.” She spoke about her political journey as a woman and how hope played a vital role in her life.

In his speech, Father Edward, Principal, outlined the motivation of the Salesian congregation in arranging such a global gathering.

Father Antony Raj, Vicar Forane Church, praised the children for their ability to imagine and express themselves creatively. He urged the pupils to use their imagination in all situations.

Following the opening session, the award-winning films were screened, and after each show, discussions were held. The students shared insightful remarks, reflections and feedback.

“The film festival’s theme has instilled a yearning for optimism and hope,” remarked a student.

Source: Don Bosco India

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