Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Nov 14: History was made in Mangaluru as the clock struck 6 pm, marking the moment when premier Konkani cultural organisation Mandd Sobhann successfully broke the previous Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon.

The record-breaking feat was achieved at the packed Mangaluru Town Hall, where crowds of enthusiastic community members gathered to cheer, celebrate and witness history in the making. The ongoing marathon surpassed the previous benchmark of 11 days, 11 hours and 11 minutes (275 hours and 11 minutes), set by Shree Harikrushna Kirtan Yaag in Vadtal in 2024.

This historic attempt is the centrepiece of Mandd Sobhann’s mega music convention, organised to commemorate the institution’s 40th anniversary and dedicated to the cherished memory of its late founder, Eric Ozario.

Through this remarkable achievement, Mandd Sobhann has once again brought global attention to the Konkani language and culture. The vibrant Konkani community, primarily rooted in Coastal Karnataka, Goa and parts of Maharashtra and Kerala, rallied together in a tremendous show of solidarity.

Months of meticulous preparation under the leadership of Mandd Sobhann president Luvi J Pinto culminated in this massive success. More than 4,000 songs and 6,000 singers have already contributed their voices to the marathon, securing their place in record history. Performances are continuing, with the marathon scheduled to conclude officially on Sunday at 5 pm with a grand finale performance by Team Sumel.

Expressing immense joy over the milestone, Luvi J Pinto said: "We are proud to own a world record as an organisation, but the singers and everyone who worked behind this gigantic plan are the real record owners. I thank the entire Konkani community who supported us from all corners of the globe. Setting a record was not our only intention; through this attempt, we have successfully demonstrated the unity and strength of the Konkani community."