A Celebration of Youth Banquet
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Riviera Parque Banquet Hall
2800 Highway 7 West, Concord - Map
Reception - 7:00pm ; Dinner & Keynote Address - 7:30pm

The Office of Catholic Youth is pleased to announce that our keynote speaker will be
Most Rev. Macram Max Gassis - Bishop of El Obeid, Sudan

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and listen to a remarkable person who has spoken out against human injustices. Barred from his country, Bishop Gassis' struggle to aid people in his homeland continues. You can find more information about Bishop Gassis and his work here.

Bishop Gassis' presence will be part of a fun-filled evening that celebrates African culture and will feature native dishes for your enjoyment.
African attire is optional, but recommended. Please see below for information about African attire.

Click here for a downloadable ticket order form
Please submit your form and appropriate payment to the
Office of Catholic Youth by Wednesday April 30

**PLUS** Registration for the WYD 2008 Regional Celebration will be available at the Banquet. Those attending the Banquet will be offered the special Early-Bird Group Rate and be eligible for special prizes!

More information & registration forms can be found here and can be completed and/or submitted at the Banquet. Don't forget to bring the appropriate payment with you!

*Information on African attire*

African dress is very diverse, varying from region to region.  People from West, Central, East and North Africa don’t dress the same way.  The following regards dress in Central Africa including, Cameroon, Burundi, Rwanada, Congo and the Central African Republic:

Women

Women usually wear a pan – a very common African fabric – used either as a full dress or in three pieces.  One piece is used for the bottom, around the hips and legs – similar to a long skirt.  Another piece is used as a top, which can have various styles including long, short or no sleeves.  The third piece of fabric is used for the head, placed around it in various fashions.  Usually, the same fabrics and design are used for all three pieces, but they can vary. When a woman is married, she puts an additional piece of pan around her hips, signifying her married status.

Men
 
Men do not wear as much fabric, but still use some, particularly for the top.  The top mostly resembles a wide shirt with long or short sleeves, referred as a boubou.  In a more traditional way, pants and a hat are also worn, made of the same fabric and design.  Western people usually wear the boubou with regular pants.  Today, there are multiple combinations using African fabrics and Western clothes.
 
This link below will show you examples of men and women dress:
http://www.tk-designs.com/fashion-show/African-Ethnic/index.htm