The Youth Festival takes place in Medjugorje the first week of August.

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It's a great time  in Medjugorje.

Many guests from all countries come to give lectures. They are interspersed with lively and rhythmic songs. An international choir is created on this occasion. Many priests make themselves available for confessions.

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On August 2, young people could attend the apparition to Mirjana Soldo at the Blue Cross till 2019 .

In addition, it is the feast of Our Lady of the Angels, much celebrated in this parish held by a community of Franciscans.

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During the festival, young people from the Cenacle community give a show on faith, usually on August 4. August 5 in the evening is reserved for a goodbye with songs. The day of August 5 is special in the sense that the seers of Medjugorje affirm that the Blessed Virgin Mary told them that it was the day of her birth. It is therefore a day of great celebration. Sometimes the seer Marija Pavlovic welcomes the pilgrims for the evening apparition.

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The festival ends at 6 a.m. on August 6, the feast of the Transfiguration on Krizevac Mountain. From there, young people are sent on mission all over the world.

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In August 2019, the 30th International Youth Festival took place .

In August 2020 , fewer pilgrims could come but it also took place with a local choir this time .

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