São Paulo, Brazil – October 2024 – On 19 October, the Santa Teresinha Institute in São Paulo hosted the new edition of the largest Salesian Youth Festival in the country, "FEST 2024", organised annually jointly by the Salesians and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. More than 4,000 young people from São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul and Mato Grosso do Sul participated in this meeting full of joy, holiness and much socialisation. The youngsters were welcomed by the Provincial of San Paolo, Brazil (BSP), Fr Alexandre Luis De Oliveira, who presided over the Eucharistic Celebration. Also present for the occasion was Sister Alaíde Deretti, Superior of the FMA Province of Our Lady of Aparecida. The young people were involved in numerous activities, including the exhibition of the Don Bosco samba school in Itaquera, which also presented the theme of Carnival 2025: "The mystical circle of illusions". During the day, those present took part in artistic exhibitions, multisport disciplines, time together and had access to the Vocation Tent where they were able to talk and clarify their doubts about the Christian vocation path. All the activities were aimed at strengthening the bonds between young people and offered an atmosphere of learning and fun. In addition, the event offered a special moment of spirituality with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, in a further opportunity for reflection and spiritual connection.