Mangaluru, Nov 5: The historic first World Konkani Music Mega Convention, organised by Mandd Sobhann, reached a major milestone today as it completed 60 hours of non-stop singing at the Town Hall in Mangaluru.

 

Aiming for an entry into the Guinness World Records for the Longest Singing Marathon – Multiple Singers, the grand event is scheduled to span 12 days, 12 hours, and 12 minutes, culminating on November 15 at 5 pm.

 

A total of 60 teams out of the 300 registered troupes have completed their performances so far. The third day saw active participation from music groups hailing across Coastal Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and overseas.

 

 

 

The venue witnessed large crowds who gathered to cheer their teams and singers. Attendees were treated to a rich presentation of Konkani heritage, featuring diverse traditional attire, authentic musical instruments, and regional dialects. Beyond the main stage, visitors explored traditional food stalls and a cultural exhibition showcasing historical artifacts of the Konkani community.

 

President Louis Pinto and the entire Mandd Sobhann organizing team continue to work continuously to ensure the smooth execution of this record attempt and bring global recognition to Konkani culture.

 

The teams that have rendered their voices so far are Izo'yche Ko'lle Bejai Mangaluru, Fr Walter Albuquerque SJ Memorial Choir, Rang Tarang Moodbidri Team 1, Valencia-chim Taram, Pakshikere-chim Yatrikam, Nirmarche Sargam, Swara by Robin, Music House Mangaluru, Nellikar Miyarchi Neketram, Nawayath Mehfil Bhatkal, Mando Mogi Margao, Machi Mogi Santa Cruz Goa, Lawry Travasso Goa, Australia-che Amig, Shirthady-chim Talentam, St Aloysius Teaching Staff, Rang Tarang Moodbidri Team 2, KATS Konkani Amchi Tumchi Soglleanchi Goa, Balika Maria Gayana Vranda Banakal, Kreutzer Svilen Music Ensemble with Pioneers of Kepem, Mulkichim Motyam, Tallganvchim Noketram Goa, Shining Stars Uppinangady, Velim Constituency Sports Cultural & Eco Club Goa, Mudipu Miracle Melodies, Udupi Parish, Derebail Harmonic Beats, Amcho MullSiddi Samskruthik Kala Tanda Haliyala, Rising Rays Mundugodu, Lenoy Gomendes Musical Troupe Goa, Lenoy Gomendes Music Production Team 2 Goa, Aloy Resonance, Kiryantlim Taram, Pio Agnelo Fernandes Musical Troupe Goa, Chikmagllur-chem Machado Kutto'm, St Antony Church Kulur, St Maria Goretti Church Hirgan, The Vocal Horizon and BKCS Bengaluru, Izo'ychim Taram Mangaluru, Utsahi Gantalkatte, Poojya Sesu Gowda Kudubi Janapada Kala Kompadav, St Joseph’s Choir Lower Kasarkod Uttara Kannada, Sadhana Balaga Mangaluru, Joel Attur & Team, Thodambil-chim Taram, Hirebyle Hummings, Madhur Brahmavar, Rhythms of Urwa, St Antony Church Kuntalnagar, Konkani Sabha Mulund Mumbai, Fr Milagres Dias Melodians Goa, De Amor Goa, Padua PU College Mangaluru, Sisters of Charity Mangalore Province, Senior Citizens Derebail, Mo'ngllur Ut'to'r Varaddyache Talle, Infant Jesus Group Honnavar, Bhatpalchem Surangan Canacona Goa, SFX Mudarangady, and St Antony Church Anthonykatte.