Don Bosco centenary celebration concludes

The centenary celebration of Don Bosco’s 100 years of attainment with the people of North East India which commenced from August 16, concluded Friday, at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) Wokha.
In a press release, centenary celebration, organising committee informed that chief guest at the closing ceremony, advisor for department of Law and Justice, Dr. Chumben Murry said through the tremendous efforts of the pioneers of Don Bosco, many people lived their dreams.
He thanked the Don Bosco family for their sacrifices in establishing Don Bosco institutions in Northeast India despite challenges.
Dr. Chumben said centenary celebration alone cannot take people forward and therefore, said it was a time to retrospect the past, introspect on the present and prospect for a better future.
He reminded the teachers to facilitate the overall development of the students and the students to develop with education in both mind and soul.
In his speech, guest of honour, deputy commissioner (DC) Ajit Kumar Ranjan exhorted the students to recall the aim to build a character which he said, was the foundation to establish good structure.
He also added that mobile and electronic applications should lead to something positive and creative, instead of being addicted to them.
Highlighting account on Don Bosco in North East India, principal DBHSS Wokha, Rev. Fr. T.C Joseph said with great difficulty, the Salesian congregation accepted from the Holy See when the Pope ask the society to take up the mission of North East India. He said despite challenges, the pioneers sacrificed in the last 100 years of Don Bosco mission to the region.
“God could work so many wonders for the progress and developmental in North East India, especially in education and skill development sector”, the father stated.
In his address, Rev. Fr. T.C Joseph said students should know their own culture and encouraged them to learn and appreciate the same without forgetting their roots.
The programme commenced with Bible reading and invocation from Kichanthunh Kikon and Sabastian respectively, a special appearance from UKG students, hostellers of Don Bosco Wokha and class 12 students while rector and parish priest, Rev. Fr. C.T. Varghese delivered a speech and Sr. Magdalene proposed vote of thanks.
The weeklong celebration also witnessed cultural show, handicraft making, choral competition and other activities.