Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 4: ICYM Bajpe Unit, in collaboration with Fathima 1st and 2nd Wards, successfully organized "Gadyanth Dabazo" — a fun-filled day in the field — on August 3 at Paldodi Gado, Ambikanagara.
The event began at 9:45 am with a grand inaugural program. Guests were welcomed with a band procession, setting an enthusiastic tone for the day. The dignitaries on the dais included:
• Fr Andrew D'Souza – Parish priest of Bajpe and director of ICYM Bajpe
• Fr Jesudas D'Costa – Spiritual director of St John Paul II Shrine and assistant director of ICYM Bajpe
• Stany D'Souza – Parish Council vice president
• Gracy Sequeira – Parish Council secretary
• Anitha D’Costa - 21 Pastoral Commissions coordinator
• Delphine Rodrigues – Main sponsor (Mother of Stany “Rocky” Rodrigues)
• Uggappa Mulya – PDO, Paduperar Panchayat
• Jayanth Poojary – Vice president, Paduperar Panchayat
• Ronald Rodrigues – Gurkar, Fathima I Ward
• Gration D'Souza – Gurkar, Fathima II Ward
• Sonali Noronha – President, ICYM Pezar Deanery
• ICYM animator, president, and secretary
The event began with a hymn led by ICYM members. Sunitha D'Souza gave a warm welcome to the guests and gathering with shawls and Kandi. In a symbolic gesture, the parish Priest and the dignitaries inaugurated the programme by sowing paddy seedlings, marking the start of a series of inter-ward field competitions.
Fr Andrew D'Souza and Uggappa Mulya spoke on the significance of the "Field" in human life and rural culture.
A felicitation ceremony followed, honoring Delphine Rodrigues as the mother of main sponsor and Jerald Vijay Rego and Sunil Rego for providing the field. Mementos were also presented to all co-sponsors and donors as a token of gratitude.
The vote of thanks was delivered by ICYM secretary Ashel Rosario, along with a green gesture — presenting plants to the guests. A special cultural segment, voje, dance and buffalo race, added color to the event.
The day continued with games and activities, organized for different age categories, creating joy and friendly competition among the participants. Lunch was provided to all attendees.
The event concluded around 6 pm with a formal valedictory program. ICYM president Reenal Rodrigues welcomed the gathering, followed by an appreciation talk by Fr Jesudas D'Costa. Manoj proposed the concluding vote of thanks, and the prize distribution brought smiles to many faces.
The event concluded on a heartwarming note, with parishioners taking home beautiful memories, laughter, and community spirit.