Shillong, India - December 2023 - The “SYM Youth Fest 2023” took place from 1 to 3 December at the campus of St Anthony's Higher Secondary School,  with the participation of young people from various Salesian institutions and parishes. Under the theme "Youth for Peace", the festival embraced a holistic approach, offering a wide range of programmes including in-depth study of the theme; stress management facilitated by a psychologist; spiritual sessions; art performances; talent shows; leadership training; meetings and animations on the ideals of the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM); and environmental clean-up activities.