On October 28, 2023 the FMA-INT Province Youth Fest was organized by the Provincial
Councillor for Youth Pastoral, Sr. Vedamuthu Savariammal and the Province Youth Pastoral Coordinator, Sr.
Jebamani Rosario at Auxilium Centre, Thanjavur. The theme of the Fest was “To create the youthful footprints;
to follow the Shepherd’s footsteps!”, and it witnessed the participation of over 700 youth from different
communities of the province. The event was inaugurated with the hoisting of the Youth Fest flag, and the
release of the colourful balloons accompanied by the Fest Anthem. The highlight of the event was the inaugural
address by Mother Provincial and the talk by the guest of honour, Mrs. Asha Sherin, who enlightened the youth
on how to create lasting imprints in their lifetime by imitating Jesus, the Good Shepherd. The solemn Eucharist
was presided over by Rev. Fr. Sahayaraj, the Episcopal Administrator of the Diocese of Thanjavur, concelebrated
by 4 other priests. The post-lunch session was filled with cultural programs that included an argument arena, a
variety of dances such as retro, western, folk, fusion, and other events such as mime, and so on. It was a great
joy to see the youth, exuberantly manifesting their talents, with spending enthusiasm and discrete discipline!
The highlight of the day’s event was the fashion parade contest of Saintly Styles, and the winner from
Ulagampatti was crowned with the title, Ms. Angelic Zoomer 2K23.