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Mangaluru, Aug 31 : Indian Catholic Youth Movement, Permannur unit hosted “Aqua Splash – 3.0”, an inter-ward water games event on 27th of August 2023 at St Sebastian’s School ground. The program began by welcoming the guests to dais with the tunes of Nasik band. After which 23 teams marched forward with a motive to create awareness on various social causes led by I.C.Y.M President. God’s presence was invoked through a prayer song led by the I.C.Y.M members.

The program was inaugurated in a very special and creative way. V. Rev. Fr Cyprian Pinto, Parish Priest, St Sebastian Church, Permannur presided over the program. Rev. Fr Steevan Cutinho, asst. Parish priest, Mr. Arun Dsouza, vice president, and Mrs Jyothi Dsouza, Secretary, Parish Pastoral Council, Sr Joseph Mary, Superior of Bethany Convent, Sr.Alphonsa, Superior of Nirmala convent, Sr Mariette, Superior of St. Aloysius convent, Mr.Dolphy Dsouza convener of 21 commissions, Mr Deril Dsouza, Animator, President Ms. Flavitha Dsouza and Secretary Mr Wilson Tellis were present on the dais.

President Ms Flavitha Dsouza welcomed the gathering. Fr Cyprian Pinto in his presidential speech appreciated the youth for organising such a great event to bring about unity among the parishioners and wished good luck to all the participating teams.

Rev. Fr Steevan Cuntinho conducted the games. All the donors and well wishers were thanked and presented with a token of gratitude.

23 wards with 230 participants took part in the competition. St. Sebastian 3rd ward emerged as the Champions, Vailankanni ward as 1st runner up and Guadalupe ward as 2nd runner up. St Theresa ward won 1st place and Fatima 1st ward won the 2nd place in the March Past competition.

Secretary Mr Wilson Tellis proposed the vote of thanks. Ms Ashvia Anna lasardo compered the program. The members worked relentlessly for the success of the event. The event ended with a rain dance.