ICYM Bejai Unit, in association with Commission for Youth and Commission for Justice and Peace, celebrated Independence Day 2023 at St Francis Xavier Church, Bejai, at 9:30 a.m.

The celebrations started with the ICYM members singing patriotic songs. The chief guests of the day were Mr Arthur Fernandes and Mrs Letitia Fernandes, along with Fr J B Saldanha, ICYM Director and Parish Priest, Fr Suraj Lobo, Asst Parish Priest and ICYM Asst Director, Fr Robert D Souza, Principal of Lourdes Central School, Fr Vincent Sequeira, Resident Priest, Dn Leston Lobo, Mr Ashok Pinto, Parish Vice President, Mrs Avitha Pinto, Parish Secretary, Mr Godwin Pinto, 21 Commissions Coordinator and Mrs Silvia Lobo, Commission for Youth Secretary, ICYM President Sonali Rodrigues.

ICYM President Sonali Rodrigues welcomed the gathering.

ICYM member Jenvisha D’Costa was the parade master of the day, who requested the chief guests Mr Arthur Fernandes and Mrs Letitia Fernandes to unfurl the Flag.

After the flag hoisting, Mrs Letitia Fernandes gave a few words about the importance of our Independence Day, highlighting the country’s many achievements, while also shedding light on the current internal matters of the country

Fr J. B. Saldanha also spoke a few words about the importance of lifestyle of the youth, the many problems we face and how to overcome them.

The ICYM Members then sang a few more patriotic songs and performed a dance.

Parade Master Jenvisha D’Costa shouted a few slogans, after which, ICYM Secretary Vion Lobo gave a vote of thanks. The program was compered by Ashley Pinto, ICYM Vice President. Sweets were distributed in the end.

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