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Jan 2 : ICYM unit of St Thomas the Apostle Church, Nirkan organised Nathalanchi Sanz – 2022 (Christmas Eve – 2022) on 25th December at Church School Ground. The program began at 6:30 pm with carol singing. Vinol Crasta - President of ICYM, Nirkan Unit welcomed everyone verbally. Whereas, the ICYM members offered the Chief Guests a floral welcome.

The program was inaugurated by decorating and lighting up the Christmas Tree by the guests on the dais. Fr Leo William Lobo - Parish Priest, Melroy Prem D’souza – President, ICYM, Bantwal Deanery; Stany Lobo – President, Catholic Sabha, Mangalore Diocese; Vincent Bennis - Vice President, Parish Pastoral Council; Vinutha Crasta – Secretary, Parish Pastoral Council; Alphonse Fernandes - Convenor of Commissions & President of Catholic Sabha - Nirkan Unit, Sr Celine Vas - Superior- Holy Family Bethany Convent Nirkan, and Vinol Crasta - President of ICYM Nirkan Unit were present for the inaugural.

Later, cultural programs were performed by the parishioners. In between the programs, auction was held for cake, sarees and a rooster. Also, a lucky draw was held for the Christmas lucky coupons organised by ICYM. The Chief Guest drew the lucky coupon and Leo Claud Fernandes turned out to be the lucky winner of the draw. Later, prizes were distributed to the winners of various competitions such as star and crib competitions, Christmas Cup and so on. St Anthony Ward bagged the overall ward championship of the year.

Sponsors were honoured with a gift of remembrance. Vinol Crasta handed over the token of gratitude to the Chief Guests. At the end, Asha Priya Dsouza - The ICYM Secretary of Nirkan Unit thanked everyone for their support to ICYM members and for the success of the event. The program concluded with the Baila dance.