AUXILIUM DUM DUM:"Run, Jump & make noise but do not sin." This idea of Don Bosco was realized by organizing the NCP Mela for the children at Auxilium DumDum on 26th January. Oratorians from different places turned out to celebrate the feast of Don Bosco and NCP Mela on the same day. A colorfulballoons released by Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil, Sr. Lucy Kachira, the animator, all the sisters and the children marked the solemn inauguration of the program. The oratorians presented a short program in honor of St. John Bosco after which followed the distribution of prizes by the Provincial for the different competitions held during the year. She echoed her sentiments in these words "when I see you I feel so happy because Don Bosco loved the oratorians very much. I too love you and encourage you to take advantage of all the chances offered to you which will help you to achieve your goal and you will be happy in the Lord."

The various games and competitions were part of the Mela. It was an opportunity to exercise and socialize as they competed in a variety of team sports including obstacle race, sweets race, running, relay races and so on. All the teams put forward strong efforts and at the end all the winners were awarded by Sr. Lucy Kachira the animator of the community.

Sr. Deepa Minj