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)