Papua New Guinea – "The Dream that makes us dream": the beautiful musical created by the young people of the Don Bosco Technical School in Gabutu
Gabutu, Papua New Guinea – August 2024 – On 15 August the Don Bosco Technical School in Gabutu, Port Moresby, staged a musical based on Don Bosco's Dream at Nine Years of Age, bringing together the entire school community, representatives of different religious congregations, Salesians, students and members of the Salesian Family. The show highlighted the parallels between the time of Don Bosco and the present day, underlining a shared vision and mission: to feed a heart that transforms wolves into lambs. Each student brought their unique talent to the stage, helping to create a vibrant and dynamic ensemble that vividly represented the life and dreams of Don Bosco. The show fascinated the audience with its emotional depth. A distinctive feature of this year's musical was the inclusion of original songs, composed specifically for the production by screenwriter and director, Rica Lavilla. The show was a testament to the commitment of young people and their educators, who helped them realise their potential both on stage and off.