Basel Mission Song fest and Cultural Programmes, Oct 10 @ 4 pm

The Cultural evening began with the presentation of the Theme Song, written by Rev. Sam Prakash and composed by Shri. Prathyash Kumar.

Theme Song Presentation conducted by Shri. Prathyash Kumar (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

The Cathedral Choir and St. Mary's English Church choir, presented 10 famous Basel Mission Songs altogether.

 Cathedral Choir performing "Kankedo apoorva bhootham"
(Video Courtesy: Ruthin Thej)
 

 Cathedral Choir performing "Yesuve nee sneha sakthi"
(Video Courtesy: Ruthin Thej)

Cathedral Choir performing "Ningal Devan Parayunnu"  

(Video Courtesy: Ruthin Thej)

Cathedral Choir performing "Masheehayil Vilangum Sneham"  

(Video Courtesy: Ruthin Thej)

The Cathedral choir presenting songs (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

CSI St. Mary's English Church choir presenting songs (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

St. Mary's English Church Choir performing "Daivanirmithangal okke", a famous BM Song

Margam Kali; presented by children of BEM Girls Higher Secondary School (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

Students performing Margam Kali

Bharathnatyam by Shri. Sharon Frank, Cine artist and Choreographer (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

Oppana; presented by Children of BEM Girls High School (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

The main attraction of the night was the drama "Swapna Soudham" (meaning Dream House; the house of the Lord; Church). The prayerful efforts taken by a missionary priest to build a church and the Divine intervention through which the stubborn landlord finally agrees to sell land to build the church and the events happening in this occasion was beautifully portrayed under the leadership of the Mens Fellowship of the Cathedral. The story thread was contributed by Rev. Leslie Vinod Padiyangadan and the drama was directed by Shri. Wilson Samuel who is a renowned person in the field of theatre and drama.

Still from the drama; Swapna Soudham. 1 (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

Still from the drama; Swapna Soudham. 2 (Picture courtesy: Rajesh Joy)

The Illuminated Cathedral Compound (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

The Illuminated Cathedral Compound 2 (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

Malabar Diocese Declaration Service @ 3 pm, Oct 11, 2015

Procession entering the church1 (Picture Courtesy: Rupesh D.G.)

Procession entering the church 2 (Picture Courtesy: Rupesh D.G.)

The Congregation 1 (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

The Congregation 2 (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

The Congregation 3 (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

The Congregation 4 (Picture courtesy: Rupesh DG)

The Malabar Diocese Logo was released during the Service

The Bishops, releasing Pigeons as a symbol of Peace and Happiness after the declaration of the Malabar Diocese

The Diocesan Office which was inaugurated during the celebrations

Photo Exhibition Inauguration and Powerpoint Presentation

Rev. Joy Masilamani hosted the programme which began at 11:00 am.
 

Rev. Joy Masilamani

Smt. Mary Gladys Pavamany (Principal, Malabar Christian College) welcomed the gathering.

Smt. Mary Gladys Pavamani

 Rt. Rev. Timothy Ravinder (Bishop in Coimbatore Diocese delivered the Presidential address.

The Rt. Rev Timothy Ravinder

 Prof. A.K. Premajam, the worshipful Mayor of Kozhikode inaugurated the photo exhibition and gave a nice speech recalling the contributions of Basel Missionaries mainly in the field of Education.

Prof. Smt. A.K. Premajam (Worshipful Mayor of Kozhikode)

 Dr. MGS Narayanan, famous scholar and historian was the Chief Guest. He recalled his schooling at the Parappanangadi BEM School and acknowledged the pain taken by missionaries to provide education to the under priviledged class of people in the then society.

Dr. MGS Narayanan addressing the gathering

Rev. Solomon (Synod Youth department) giving felicitations

 Mr. Mani Bhooshan, Under secretary in the Minority Commission was also present and he conveyed his felicitations.

Mr. Mani Bhooshan

 A Powerpoint presentation was made by Prof. J.P. Raghaviah who portrayed the contributions of Basel Missioneries in transforming the life of common man with the help of photos. An interactive session was also held where a few people clarified their doubts on the subject.

Powerpoint presentation by Prof. J.P. Raghaviah

Interactive session

 Mr. Reiner Kuniath extended the 'Vote of thanks'.

Mr. Reiner Kuniath

Dr. MGS Narayanan visiting the Photo Exhibition

"Hey! that's my school". When Dr. MGS Narayanan saw a picture of the BEM School at Parappanangadi.

People visiting the photo exhibition. (Picture Courtesy: Rupesh DG)

The Rally and Inaugural Function -Oct 9, 2015

The Bicentenary Torch was escorted in an open Jeep to Calicut from Nettur. This convoy was welcomed at Christian Miller College at Chombala and at Koyilandy CSI church enroute Calicut. 

 

Rev. Bernat M.P. carrying the torch to the vehicle

Torch aboard the Jeep

Reception at Koyilandy CSI church

Reception at CSI Christian Miller College, Chombala

The Torch bearing convoy entering Calicut city limits

Procession starting from Malabar Christian college High School gate

Bicentenary Torch received at the Cathedral

Rev. Vincent Moses keeping the flame ablaze

The Gathering 1

Bicentenary Theme song presentation

The Gathering 2

Mr. Richard Hey (Anglo Indian Representative in the Parliament of India) inaugurating the celebration

Rt. Rev. Timothy Ravinder (Bishop in Coimbatore Diocese) giving his felicitations

Shri. Kishan Chand (Counsilor)  addressing the gathering. In the diaz (from right end) Mr. Desmond Babu (Lay Secretary), Rt. Rev. Timothy Ravinder, Rt. Rev. B.N. Fenn, Rev. Jacob Daniel (Clergy Secretary) and Mr. M.N.George (Treasurer)