5228(II)_EAO Past Pupils of Mary Help of Christians come together
The 2nd Asian Congress of the FMA Past Pupil
October 16, 2019
By Ms Sabaw Jaawn lu
Myanmar - President of the MHC Past Pupils
Sampran, Thailand, 14 October 2019 -- The 2nd Asian Congress of the FMA Past Pupils opened on 9 October in Sam Phram, with the presence of 97 participants from the 15 FMA Provinces of Asia - Pacific (covering both SDB regions of South Asia and EAO) from the following countries - India, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, Timor Leste, Vietnam, Australia and Thailand. Among the participants were also many FMA sisters - delegates who accompany the Past Pupils of Mary Help of Christians, Sr. Maria Luisa Miranda, FMA General Councilor for the Salesian Family, Sr. Gabriela Patiño, World Delegate; Sr Ratana Agnese, Delegate for Thai Federation and Ms. Manasawee Wongpradu, Confederal Councilor for the Asian region.
The theme of the 2nd Asia - Pacific Congress was: "Open mind, attentive listening, for a future of hope". The colourful opening ceremony was held with a beautiful procession of all the Federations, each with its own characteristics, preceded by a group of young people and Thai children dressed in clothes typical of the Country who accompanied this moment with a dance. The participants also enjoyed the wonderful Thai hospitality during the whole time.
The frame and content of the 2nd Asia - Pacific Congress:
