The First Meeting of Cambodia Myanmar Past Pupils 200th Birth anniversary of Don Bosco
The Salesian
Past Pupils' Association of Cambodia invited all the past pupils to make a
meaningful experience with past pupils of Myanmar as one family celebrating the
200th birth anniversary of Don Bosco. The spiritual preparations for this
celebration was done through meetings and short letters send by Sister
responsible. The celebration took place at Don Bosco vocational training center
for girls at Tuol kork campus. It was a
joyful union of Past Pupils from all our communities of CMY Province. All in
all 160 past pupils were present for the celebration. 
Upon the
arrival of the Past Pupils of Myanmar in Siem Reap on 31st July,
2015 the past pupils of Cambodia who work in Siem Reap warmly welcomed them,
toured them around the famous Angkor temples and cultural village. In the
evening they gathered in a restaurant to have dinner together as a sign of welcome
and exchange of views. After dinner they also toured them around the Night
market. It was a meaningful encounter though for a short time in Siem Reap.
And the
climax of the Celebration began on the 02nd August, 2015 in Phnom
Penh, The day began with a solemn Eucharistic celebration con celebrated by Fr.
Leo Sdb and Fr. Charles Sdb the
Provincial of Myanmar. In his homily Fr. Leo appraised the past pupils that the
colorfulness makes the day joyful and is the sign of Don Bosco alive with us
today and in the world. The hymn to Don Bosco at the end of the mass recalled the
sweet memory of school days.
After the
Spiritual part of the celebration, began the input sessions, Sr. Teresita
Garcia the Provincial of Fma welcomed all the delegates and the past pupils of
Myanmar and Cambodia, followed by the welcome words of Hem Pisey the president
of Past Pupils Cambodia. The main input sessions were given by Ms. Orawan
Polsomboon, the delegate of the Past Pupils Federation in Thailand and Sr.
Maria Elena Estacio, the delegate of Salesian family,Cambodia.
In the
afternoon they had cheers, games, group work and sharing. In the general
assembly the leaders of the group gave the summary of their discussions. The
suggestions they gave for the FMA are very real and challenging.
To conclude
the days celebration was the Cultural Program which began at 6:30 pm. Every
group had prepared colorful program. After each program one member from each
centers shared their experience for 5 minutes, experience of working outside
after leaving the school or any type of experiences.
In this
occasion the Past Pupils also took the chance to express their gratitude to Sr.
Teresita Garcia the outgoing Provincial for her 6 years of animation and
guidance. The day came to a conclusion with the message of Sr. Teresita, everyone
was so happy and requesting to organize such moments again. This memorable
experience will remain in the hearts of all past Pupils forever.
Sr. Tersita
distributed a Souvenir of Don Bosco to everyone and all went home with joy and heart
contented.
