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Bosco Fest Unites Nagaland Through Music and Youth Empowerment

8 January 2024

DB Alumni,

News written by: Fr. Santosh Mundu, sdb, IND

In a harmonious blend of music and a shared commitment to youth development, Don Bosco Alumni units of Dimapur and Kolkata orchestrated the inaugural Bosco Fest at the Don Bosco Higher Secondary School ground on January 7. The event featured a star-studded live musical concert by Bollywood playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Euphoria Band, and local talents Lenen Jamir and Alobo Naga.

Beyond its musical extravaganza, the Bosco Fest served a noble cause as a fundraising event dedicated to youth development. With a global presence in more than 132 countries, The Salesian Congregation has consistently targeted youth as the focal point of its various initiatives. The mega event united the people of Nagaland through the universal language of music while empowering the youth for a sustainable and innovative future.

One of the highlights of the evening was the felicitation of the 1986-1995 batch of Don Bosco Alumni, acknowledging their immense support and contribution to the event. Father Nazarius Lakra did the honour of presenting them with the certificates. Father Bikash Mandal, addressing the gathering, commended the organizers and urged everyone to uphold the noble vision propagated by the event.

In addition to the musical performances, attendees savoured diverse cuisines offered by various stalls. With a resounding success for its first edition, the organizers expressed their commitment to sustaining the noble vision and mission of Bosco Fest for the next five years. This unique event marked a significant milestone in fostering unity, cultural exchange, and youth empowerment in the region.

The principal organizers, including Imti Imsong (President, Don Bosco Alumni Dimapur Unit), Mani Shankar Das (Secretary, Don Bosco Alumni Park Circus Kolkata Unit), Vikram Tanna (Don Bosco Alumni), Eshita Das, and Chetan Mazumdar, worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the event.

Distinguished dignitaries in attendance included Father Nazarius Lakra, the Vice Provincial of Dimapur Province; Father Nebu Mathew, the Rector of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Dimapur; and Father Bikash Mandal, the Principal of Park Circus, Kolkata. Fathers and sisters from the campus and neighbouring communities also graced the occasion.