The 2nd Asian Pacific Regions Congress of the Past Pupils held in Thailand
The
Congress began from November 9 – 13 with 95 participants from 11 Asean
countries. From CMY province Sr. Leeza John Kokkatt, Sr. Agata Nant Myint the
delegates and the president Ms. Lumorng Phuong with other representatives Ms.
Dyna Chav, Ms. Malin Nov, Ms. Bunleak Nk, Ms. Ja Anw Lu and Ms. Ciin Dot Nuam
participated in it.
Education and Defense of Human Rights by
Sr. Maria Grazia Caputo and Defense of the family and Promotion of Women in Asia
by Dr. P.R Amutha Arokia Mary were the main topics of the days. The other talks
like: The FMA Past Pupils Association: A Generative Association by Sr. Mria
Luisa Miranda ; The good night talks by Sr. Gabriela Patiño the World delegate
and Maria Maghini the Confederal President also
geared to the theme of the Congress.
The panel sharing by the Past Pupils from
Cambodia, Timore, India-Guwahati, Philippines and Thailand on how they live the
Salesian value and spirituality in the Multi-cultural and Multi religious
context was very edifying and touching moments. We could see that they have
really imbibed the spirit of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello. Many of them
expressed that in moments of difficulties and problems they have a mother our
Blessed mother to turn to and pray to her. If they are now in this position it
is because of the values and the education they have received from the Salesian
sisters.
The above mentioned two main topics Defense
of Human rights and the defense of family and the promotion of women challenged the past pupils to come out with
concrete commitments in the group. All the groups underlined the importance of
the Family and Human dignity. Each country drew out their objectives and
activities for two years plan.
A day of outing to the Royal Palace
followed by cultural evening added color to the final day of the Congress.
