LISBON
WORLD YOUTH DAY
(24 Jul to 10 Aug 2023)
Mary Arose and Left with Haste
Mary arose and went with haste» (Lk 1:39) is the bible quote chosen by Pope Francis as the motto of the World Youth Day that will be held for the first time in the capital city of Lisbon, Portugal.
World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelisation for the youth world.
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24 Jul to 10 Aug 2023
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We will be departing from KLIA, transiting at Abu Dhabi International Airport, and arriving at Lisbon International Airport the following day.
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After arriving in Lisbon, we will be transported by coach to the location of the Days in the Diocese event, which is a series of activities and cultural experiences organised by the local diocese.
Following the event, we will be warmly welcomed and hosted by the diocese for a week, leading up to the start of World Youth Day.
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On the first day of the WYD, large number of pilgrims from around the world are expected to attend the Opening Ceremony, as it marks the official start of the WYD event and is typically a highly anticipated and well-attended event.
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During the morning, the pilgrims will attend Catechesis sessions presented by international speakers, and in the afternoon, they will participate in the Youth Festival activities.
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We will continue with the Catechesis sessions in the morning, where we will hear various topics related to our faith. In the afternoon, we will gather with other pilgrims to await the Papal Welcome, where the Pope will address and welcome all participants to the WYD event.
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On Friday, the last day of Catechesis, we will attend the morning session before joining the Youth Festival in the afternoon. Later in the evening, we will participate in the Via Crucis, which is a reenactment of the Stations of the Cross that commemorates Jesus' journey to Calvary.
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Today, all the pilgrims from around the world will come together to participate in the Pilgrim Walk to a designated location.
By night, we will gather for the Prayer Vigil, which is a solemn and reflective event where participants join together in prayer and contemplation as they prepare for the final day of WYD.
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On the final day of WYD, which is Sunday, we will gather for the Closing Mass, which is a highlight of the event. After the Mass, we will participate in the Pilgrim Walk, which is a symbolic journey that represents our faith and the shared experience of the pilgrimage.
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After WYD concludes, we will have two extra days in Lisbon to explore and visit some of the city's most famous landmarks and attractions. We are looking forward to experiencing the local culture, cuisine, and history of Lisbon before we return home.
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On Wednesday morning, we will depart from Lisbon and begin our journey back home.
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Today, we will arrive back in Malaysia after our journey from Lisbon.