Sunday 2 March 2008

Youth day celebrations begin

Activities to celebrate this year’s Youth day at National level will begin today in Alif Dhaal Dhangethi Island. A special prayer was performed this morning in all inhabited islands. The slogan for this year’s Youth day is “Youth on youth development”.

“Youth Ship” which traveled across the country on expedition tour will be arriving Alif Dhaal Dhangethi today. Youth Ministry informs that Youth Day programs would continue for the next three to four days. Further reports say that Youth centers in atolls in collaboration with youth associations in atolls would also be conducting various activities on the occasion.

It is reported that Youth Ministry has planned several events to make this event a colorful one. These events include a special ceremony where handing out the national youth awards would be held, the youth trip, sports and other various activities. All atolls will celebrate this day along with Dhangethi.

Youth Ministry also revealed that objective of the youth expedition was to instill the spirit of cooperation and responsibility among the youths of Maldives by visiting various islands and experiencing Maldivian culture as well as sharing common experiences. Further reports from the Youth Ministry say that Youth Ship unlike last year has stopped at 38 islands including capitals of atolls.

The official ceremony to award the national youth awards will be held on Monday night in Dhangethi Island. The island community has well prepared for the grand celebrations in the island.

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