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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru 

Mangaluru, Nov 9: The ongoing global Konkani singing marathon, 'Konkani Nirantari', has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 160 hours of continuous singing at the Town Hall in Mangaluru. 

Organised by the cultural organisation Mandd Sobhann as part of the 12-day, 12-hour and 12-minute World Konkani Music Mega Convention, the event is progressing rapidly towards establishing a new Guinness World Record.

According to the organisers, 160 performance teams have completed their segments so far. Over the remaining five days of the marathon, an additional 140 teams, comprising native Konkani speakers, are scheduled to perform. 

The mega cultural convention is set to conclude with a grand finale on November 15 at 5 pm. 

Led by Mandd Sobhann president Louis J Pinto, the organising committee and dedicated volunteers have been working around the clock to ensure seamless execution. The initiative has garnered widespread attention and praise from music enthusiasts, cultural observers and global performing arts communities for its meticulous planning and ambitious scale. 

With participation spanning diverse groups of singers, the venue is set to transform into a vibrant, week-long festival celebrating Konkani language, heritage and music.