Aagaaz-e-Pratibha 2.0: “Ignite the Passion”
The day finally came when, after a lot of preparation, its final outcome was to be shown: the regional event “Aagaaz-e-Pratibha 2.0 – Ignite the Passion,” held in the presence of the Regional Director, REXCO, DEXCO members, and the Diocesan Director, Fr. Arul Raj, Diocesan Youth Co-Director in our very own diocese - the Simla-Chandigarh Diocese.
This event was planned to see the potential in all delegate youth all over the northern region in the form of various competitions, such as choreography, singing competition, Regional Got Talent, photography, and silent play.
The event took place from 6th November to 8th November. The event started at 4:00 PM on the 6th of November with the registration of the delegates coming from various dioceses. Then, the inaugural hoisting of the flag was done, and the opening of Aagaaz-e-Pratibha 2.0 was done by the Most Rev. Dr. Sahaya Thatheus Thomas.
Then, a Holy Mass was offered by the Bishop of the Simla-Chandigarh Diocese, followed by the inaugural ceremony, and the day ended with the Jericho Rosary led by the Jammu-Srinagar Diocese.
Day Two
Then came the second day of the event, which started with the Rosary and the Holy Mass offered by the Jalandhar Diocese.
Then the programme started with the first competition: Silent Play, performed by each of the four dioceses. Through the silent play, delegates came to know that emotions can be expressed not only through words but also through our actions. Each diocese performed very brilliantly and enthusiastically.
Then came the second programme, Choreography, whose topic was “Youth Rising Through the Storm,” which was very epic, shown in the form of a dance by the delegates.
Then came the third event, the singing competition, where singers, through their talent and self-composition, won the hearts of the people listening to them and filled them with joy.
Then came the animation action song performed by the Jalandhar Diocese, which made everyone very active and energetic.
Meanwhile, the photography competition was ongoing, with three participants from each diocese competing through their capturing skills.
The last programme of the day was Regional Got Talent, where the participants showed their talent in the form of:
1. Mimicry
2. Beatboxing
3. Singing
4. Instrumental music, etc.
Then came the devotion time, the Taizé prayer, which was conducted by the Delhi Diocese, which touched the hearts of the people present there and led them into God’s presence.
The day ended after dinner with a DJ Diwali Night, where all the delegates jumped out of joy and enjoyed themselves to the fullest.
Day 3
The day when the result was to be presented for the various competitions—one trophy, one champion—the wait was for who will be the champion.
The day started with the Rosary and the Holy Mass by the Jammu-Srinagar Diocese, by the Most Reverend Bishop Ivan Pereira.
Then the animation was done by Fr. Maria Anthony and the Delhi Diocese.
Then the felicitation programme was done for the fathers, sisters, and for various members and volunteers who supported in the programme.
Now the time came where the result was told for the various events.
Results
Silent Play
- 1st – Delhi Diocese
- 2nd – Jalandhar Diocese
- 3rd – Simla-Chandigarh Diocese
Regional Got Talent
- 1st – Jalandhar Diocese
- 2nd – Delhi Diocese
- 3rd – Jammu Diocese
Choreography
- 1st – Jalandhar Diocese
- 2nd – Delhi Diocese
- 3rd – Simla-Chandigarh Diocese
Singing Competition
- 1st – Jalandhar Diocese
- 2nd – Simla-Chandigarh Diocese
- 3rd – Delhi Diocese
Photography
- 1st – Delhi Diocese
- 2nd – Delhi Diocese
- 3rd – Jalandhar Diocese
Position
Overall Trophy was shared by Jalandhar Diocese and Delhi Diocese by tie-up. And first runner position was bagged by Simla-Chandigarh Diocese.
The event Aagaaz-e-Pratibha 2.0 concluded with a meaningful and enriching experience for all the participants.
Whether standing on the podium or taking home the lessons of hard work, every participant proved that true victory lies in passion, unity, and the courage to take part. May this spirit of talent and fellowship continue to inspire us to reach greater heights!
Fr. Arul Raj
Secretary, Youth Commission
