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Yuva Gaanch 2021 was organised on 10th October 2021 by ICYM Kirem Unit, a get-together for all the youths of Kirem unit.

The programme began at 9:00am with a short prayer service. Rev. Fr Oswald Monterio - Parish priest & Director, Fr Sunil Dsouza - Asst Director, Mr Maxim Pinto - Secretary PPC, Mr Santhan Dsouza - Convenor of different commissions, Mr Francis Dcunha -Resources person, Caroline Dsouza - President ICYM Kinnigoli deanery, Criston Dsouza - Secretary ICYM Kinnigoli deanery, Prithesh Pereira - President ICYM Kirem, Edel Saldanha - Secretary ICYM Kirem were the dignitaries on the dais.

Prithesh Pereira welcomed the gathering. The programme was inaugurated in a unique way by adding different-colored fishes to an aquarium which indicates every youth has different talents. If we get them all together then the outcome will be more fruitful.

Fr Oswald Monterio addressed the gathering by encouraging the youths to participate and take benefit from the event. Edel Saldanha proposed a vote of thanks.

The programme continued with a talk regarding “coping with Covid and post Covid situation” by Mr Francis Dcunha.

A special mass was conducted for youths by Rev Fr Ashwin , Director ICYM Mangalore diocese followed by a delicious lunch.

For the afternoon session youths were divided into 4 groups. Fun games, action songs and a lot more activities were conducted. All the youths participated with more energy and enthusiasm.

Newly elected ICYM central executive council with President Jaison Crasta and team were present for this programme.

The programme concluded by singing the ICYM anthem. Diona Dsouza compered the programme. There were around 72 youths who actively took part in this event.