Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 4: The historic Guinness World Record attempt for the Longest Singing Marathon (Multiple Singers) has officially completed its first 30 hours, setting in motion a continuous musical journey aimed at achieving a total duration of 12 days, 12 hours, and 12 seconds to establish a brand-new world record by November 15.
The grand event commenced on Tuesday at 6:00 am with an inspiring opening performance by the Izo’yche Ko’lle (Bejai, Mangaluru) team, following a performance by the Fr Walter Albuquerque SJ Memorial Choir. Each participating ensemble delivers a power-packed, hour-long performance featuring iconic Konkani songs, captivating thousands of music lovers gathered at the Town Hall to cheer on the vocalists.
Over the initial 30 hours, a diverse showcase of talent has taken the stage. The lineup features local ensembles including Robin Sequeira & Group, Music House, Mudipu Miracle Modies, Derebail Harmonic Beats, Mulkichim Motiyam, Shining Stars Uppinangady, and Shirthadi-Chim Talentam, as well as academic representatives from the St. Aloysius Deemed to be University Teaching Staff.
Regional and regional-cultural representation has been exceptionally strong across Karnataka and Goa. Teams from across Mangaluru and nearby regions include Valencia (Chim Taram), Pakshikere (Chim Yatrikam), Nirmarche Sargam, Nellikar Miyarchi Neketram, Udupi Parish, Rang Tarang (Moodbidri Teams 1 and 2), Navayathi Team (Bhatkal), Balika Maria Gayana Vrunda (Bhatkal), Amchomull Siddi Samskruthika Kala Tanda (Haliyala), and Rising Rays (Mundagodu).
The event has also drawn prominent performers and groups from Goa, such as Lawry Travasso, Mando Mogi (Margao), Machi Mogi (Santa Cruz), KATS, Kreutzer Svilan Music Ensemble, Tallganvchim Noketran, Velim Constituency Sports Cultural and Eco Club, and the Lenoy Gomindes Musical Troupe. Highlighting the international appeal of the marathon, the global community is also represented on stage by Australia-Che Amig.
The continuous marathon remains underway at the Town Hall in Mangaluru as participating groups press forward toward the 12-day milestone.
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