Solomon Islands – Over two hundred young people at Wantok Bosco "Let your dreams be your wings"
Henderson, Solomon Islands – June 2024 - Over 200 young people gathered at the Don Bosco Technical Institute, Henderson, from 7 to 9 June to participate in the 5th youth camp called "Wantok Bosco" on the theme "Let your dreams be your wings", inspired by the Rector Major's Strenna 2024. The participants came from various parishes, from the Laura Vicuña Hostel (FMA), from DBTI Henderson, DBRTC and Don Bosco Learning Centre schools, Ranadi. The Director of DBTI Henderson, Fr Raffy Galve, SDB, officially welcomed the participants followed by the presentation of the Rector Major's Strenna 2024 by Fr Sonny Fajardo. The next day the participants carried out various leisure activities and had the opportunity to go to confession and take part in the Eucharistic celebration. The session of the day was presented by Ms Camari Bainivalu, former principal of DBTI Henderson and first Salesian Cooperator in the Solomon Islands, who spoke about the Strenna 2024 and Don Bosco's Childhood Dream. The second session involved talks from past pupils who encouraged young people to dream big. During the third session, Ms. Adi Lydia Tenakanai, PGS SYM Coordinator, challenged young people to dream and build a stronger and better community by contributing small acts of hope. After lunch, the participants engaged in a series of sports activities, a spiritual moment. The concluding Eucharistic celebration was celebrated by Fr Peter Van.
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