“Minnamini - 2013” Summer Camp Inaugurated at Don Bosco Veedu

Summer camp, “Minnamini” 2013 was inaugurated at Don Bosco Centre, Manacaud at 11 am, on 11^th April, 2013.  The function started with a prayer song by camp kids.  There are 65 poor slum children from Karimadom colony participating in the camp. Fr. Thomas P.D welcomed all the guests and participants of ‘minnamini-2013’. He appreciated the magnanimity of Mr. Kumarakam   Reghunath, Mr. Ambarish; Cine, Serial Artists in coming over for the inaugural ceremony.

Shri. Kumarakam Reghunath, Mr. Ambarish, Fr. Stephen, Fr.Thomas.PD and baby Rakhi, a camp participant lighted the lamp and inaugurated “Minnamini”.  

The inaugural address was rendered by Shri. Kumarakam Reghunath. In his speech he mentioned that all artists are able to understand the problems of Society and they can reach to the people who need support and care. He also mentioned about his personal experience in childhood. He did not have sufficient opportunity to study as there was no facilities at Kumarakom. He urged students to set goals and put in efforts to achieve them. Constant efforts can definitely make you to attain the goals. He inaugurated and wished all success for “Minnamini” 2013.

In the presidential address Fr. Stephen Mukkatil, told a story to the children through which he communicated the message that it is always better to choose goodness over evil. He wished that this camp help all kids to choose goodness over evil in every action in their life.

Serial/Cinema artist Mr. Ambarish felicitated the gathering. In his talk, he quoted an example of a bird who escaped from hunters using intelligence. He told the children not to forget Don Bosco which give them guidance during their childhood days. He also told the children to be like fireflies providing light wherever they go so that they can help other children to overcome darkness in their lives. He also handed over the flags to all the four teams. He distributed sweets to all the children.

Finally Mr. Emmanuel Silas (Camp Chief) delivered the vote of thanks and programme ended with the national anthem.