【慈幼通訊社
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2014
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11
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07
日羅馬慈幼總部訊】
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慈幼會在2015年米蘭世博會的準備工作於11月7日展開。這是我們慈幼大家庭的一項重要的工作，同時，還有一個特殊含義
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鮑思高神父參與了這一次世博會。
2015年米蘭世博會慈幼會總會長代表Claudio Belfiore神父供稿
鮑思高神父曾參與1884年都靈國際博覽會。他擺設了一條包含多組機械的生產線，靈巧地示範了「從一塊舊布料開始，繼而製成紙張，然後經過排版、印刷、訂裝，最後成為一本書」的過程，正如他在信中所說的。
慈幼會參與米蘭世博會的故事，始於2012年。雙方首次於春天互相接觸，然而正式合同要到2012年10月11日才落實，由鮑思高網絡(DBN)及國際義工關注發展組織(VIS)，經慈幼會總部議會的許可下簽署。慈幼會士需要為此投入各項活動及工作，為期三十天或以上。
準備工作於2014年7月進入另一個新階段，博覽會社團參展組織（非牟利社團，有別於國家參展組織 ─ 博覽會的首要參與者），獲免費場地來架設展板。我們由此看到展覽所需的龐大人力物力，包括財政方面（展覽攤位的建造及管理），以及各項活動的籌備工作方面。這些工夫不止於那三十天，卻需持續達六個月之久。2015年米蘭世博會展期由2015年5月1日開始，直至10月31日，與鮑思高神父誕生二百周年大致重疊。
新的參加者現正陸續投入工作。慈幼大家庭各團體，已表示有興趣透過一些方式參與其中。一名既是企業家，又是熱切的鮑思高之友的慈幼會舊生，運用財力及自身力量，讓鮑思高神父及其事業在世人前展現。
總括來說，在2015年世博會六個月的展期內，慈幼會將設有面積將達747平方米的展覽場地，當中架設了面積達350平方米的展覽攤位。展覽攤位名為「鮑思高之家」，參展主題為「教育青年，生命能源」。慈幼大家庭的參與，將有助突顯鮑思高神父誕生二百周年和2015年贈言。最重要的是，這有助使世人關注青年，正如鮑思高神父一向說道：「他們是人類社會中最脆弱及最寶貴的群體。」
這是一個特獨卻合適的時刻，激勵我們與幾乎來自世界各地（超過140個參展國家）的人們互相溝通，展現我們由鮑思高神父所推動的文化及教育貢獻，理解並見證青年在每個社會及教會團體的生活中，以至在整個世界的重要性。
如欲查詢活動詳情及聯絡方法，可電郵至info@expodonbosco2015.org。
如欲向世博會寄出展覽方案及活動詳情，可電郵至events@expodonbosco2015.org。
現正身在意大利，並欲參觀世博會的人士，可於ticket@expodonbosco2015.org預訂每日門票。
Don Bosco at Expo Milan 2015
(ANS - RMG –Roma, 07 November 2014) – Preparations for Salesian participation in Expo2015 begin today. This is an important undertaking for us in the Salesian Family and there is a significant precedent - Don Bosco himself was involved in Expo.
by FrClaudio
Belfiore
Delegate of the Rector Major to Expo2015
Don Bosco took part in the General Exhibition in Turin in 1884. He set up a production line consisting of several machines with which he demonstrated "the ingenious work that starts with a rag and continues to paper, font,printing, binding and eventually a book," as he himself said in a letter.
The history of the Salesian presence at the Expo in Milan began in 2012. The first contacts occurred in the spring, but the formal agreement was signed - on the recommendation of the General Council of the Salesian Congregation – by Don Bosco Network (DBN) and the International Voluntary Service for Development (VIS) on 11 October 2012. The Salesians were committed to attend with various activities and initiatives for at least 30 days.
A new stage was reached in July 2014 when Civil Society Participants (i.e. non-profit organizations other than States, which are the first and main participants in the exhibition) were given the possibility ofrequesting a free site to erect their display stands. Then we realized the considerable effort that would be needed, both from the economic point of view (the construction and management of the pavilion), and from the point of view of the events to be organized. These will have to cover not just 30 days but a continuous period of six months. Expo2015 will last from 1 May to 31 October 2015, overlapping more or less with the Bicentenary year of Don Bosco.
New playershave now entered the stage. Various groups of the Salesian Family have expressed an interest and have made themselves available to participate in some way. A Salesian Past Pupil who is an entrepreneur and a passionate friend of Don Bosco is involved financially and in person to draw attention to Don Bosco and his work in the world.
In summary, the Salesian presence at Expo 2015 will have a stand of about 350 square metres on a plot of 747 square metres for the full six months. The pavilion will be called CASA DON BOSCO and the theme of the presentation will be "EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE, ENERGY FOR LIFE". The presence of the Salesian Family here will serve to highlight the Bicentenary of Don Bosco and the Strennafor 2015. Most importantly, it will draw the world's attention to young people, "the most delicate and most precious sector of human society" as Don Bosco used to say.
It is a unique and providential occasion that challenges us to interact with almost the entire world (more than 140 participating nations), to offer our cultural and educational contribution inspired by Don Bosco, to understand and witness how important young people are in the lives of every social and ecclesial community and for the entire planet.
For more information and contact details contact info@expodonbosco2015.org.
To send a description of initiatives and activities to be presented at the Expo: events@expodonbosco2015.org.
If you are in Italy and wish to visit Expo, you can prebook daily tickets by writing toticket@expodonbosco2015.org.