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Don Bosco's Feast Solemnized with 'Ka Sur Kynud S-3' Grand Finale
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Don Bosco's Feast Solemnized with 'Ka Sur Kynud S-3' Grand Finale

News written by: Fr Michael Makri SDB

The Youth of St. John Paul II, Shillong Province, celebrated the Feast Day of St. John Bosco with the Grand Finale of "Ka Sur Kynud, Season 3." Organized by Don Bosco Media Network Television, the Social Communication Department of the Province, at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, the two-month-long singing competition concluded on January 31,  on the Solemnity of St. John Bosco.

The Grand Finale was witnessed by thousands of spectators, with seven contestants vying for the title of best singer. Kitkupar Nongsiej was adjudged the winner and awarded a prize of rupees one Lakh by Father Jeevan Lakra, Vice Provincial, and Smti. R.M. Kurbah, Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills, was the Chief Guest at the grand occasion.

In his speech, Vice Provincial Father Jeevan Lakra acknowledged the youth and the Don Bosco Media Network team for organizing the Feast Day of Don Bosco, encouraging them to put up a brave front in today's challenging world. The Chief Guest, Smti. R.M. Kurbah was awestruck by the programme's standard. She thanked the Salesian Society, stating, "Thanks to the Salesian Society, our youth can have a future." She recalled her youth at Don Bosco Youth Centre and urged the youth to give their best, advising them not to succumb to societal evils.

In addition to the winner, Kitkupar Nongsiej, the other contestants in the Grand Finale, Baphi Lyngdoh, Baphinrihun Mukhim, Rishannylla Hujoon, Reizel Dohling, Gwyneth Mawthoh, and Nestle R. Syiemlieh, were presented with certificates and mementos.

The event, which also marked the Feast Day of Don Bosco, was attended by a galaxy of personalities, including Smt RM Kurbah, the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills, Padma Shri Patricia Mukhim, Rectors and Confreres of the Shillong region, Sisters, Novices, past winners of Ka Sur Kynud, teachers, past pupils, students, and young people.

DBMNTV Youth Icon Award

During the programme, Mario Pathaw was awarded the dbmnTv Youth Icon Award for his exemplary contribution to society. The award consists of a citation, a memento, and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.

Don Bosco Media Network TV is the communication department of the Salesians in Shillong. The TV channel is available on OTT for smart TVs, YouTube, and Lelangki Cable Network (Channel 279).

Cilia Memorial Award

Father Babu Stephen received the Cilia Memorial Award, instituted in memory of Father Cilia, the founder of Don Bosco Youth Centre, a writer, and communicator. This initiative by the Social Communication Department aims to inspire and acknowledge a Salesian who regularly contributes news to the Province website, newsletter, and YouTube Channel throughout 2024. The award includes a memento, a plaque, and a cash prize of Rs. 30,000.

Khasi Bible App V3

The Chief Guest, Smti. R.M. Kurbah and Padma Shri Patricia Mukhim released version 3 of the Bible App. Don Bosco Media Network, through its various media platforms. Under the leadership of its managing director, Father Michael Makri, and in collaboration with Sir Aibor Nongkynrih, a software and app developer, the team developed the Bible Khasi app, now available on Android and iOS.

Father Michael Makri, Director of Don Bosco Media Network Television and Don Bosco Youth Centre, offered a vote of thanks to all those who contributed to the success of the Grand Finale of Sur Kynud Season 3.

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