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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 11: The First World Konkani Music Mega Convention, organised by Mandd Sobhann, crossed a historic milestone at Town Hall as the ongoing non-stop singing marathon officially completed 200 consecutive hours. The 200th-hour milestone was marked by an extraordinary performance by the Rosary Credit Co-operative Society, Kundapura, which took to the stage to take the continuous musical relay into its next phase. So far, a total of 4,798 singers have performed 3,055 songs on stage.
The achievement was celebrated at the venue under the leadership of Louis J Pinto, president of Mandd Sobhann. Organisers, volunteers and music lovers commemorated the 200-hour milestone with celebratory brass band performances and fireworks. Renowned cultural figures gathered at the venue to cheer on the artists, including Tulu theatre and cinema icon Vijay Kumar Kodialbail, who joined hundreds of supporters at Town Hall to extend their best wishes to the teams performing in the final leg of the event.
With 200 hours completed, the marathon has entered its decisive stretch towards achieving the 300-hour target. Organised under the banner of Mandd Sobhann and supported by the global Konkani community, the attempt aims to establish a new world record for the longest singing marathon featuring multiple singers.
The historic event is scheduled to continue for a total duration of 12 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes, culminating in a grand finale on Sunday, November 15, at 5 pm at Town Hall. A global audience of music enthusiasts, cultural observers and community supporters is expected to gather for the closing ceremony to witness the official conclusion of this landmark cultural achievement.
Upcoming teams:
1. Ami Ani Amchim, Mangalore
2. S.J.B. Melodies Kumta
3. Don Bosco College, Panjim, Goa
4. St Sebastian, Permannur
5. School of Education, St Aloysius (DTBU) Mangalore
6. Konkan Association, Mumbai
7. Holy Cross, Manki
8. Voices of Udyavar
9. Sampige-ch'o Spirit
10. Drishti Entertainments, Curchorem - Goa
11. Bloom Melody, Prabhath Nagar, Honnavar
12. Lharam, Surathkal
13. ICYM, Bajal
14. Team Ranipura
15. Vakolach'o Tallo, Mumbai
16. Izo'ychim No'ktiram, Mangalore
17. Our Lady of Victories Church, Somwarpet
18. Izo'ychim Korwa Ko'lakaram, Mangalore
19. Chandorchim Kirnam, Goa
20. Bosconians, Sirsi
21. Milagres College, Mangalore
22. Belthangady Deanery Priests
23. Rabin Pietro & Group, Goa
24. Udupi Priests
25. Sant Antony Gayan Po’ngo’dd, Mudigere
26. St Theresa Church Group, Kemmannu
27. St Peter Church, Barkur
28. St Joseph's Interdiocesan Seminary, Jeppu
29. St Michael Choir, Orlim, Goa
30. Echoes of Sundekere
31. Yuva Tallo (Arvin Dcunha Po’ngo’dd)
32. Rang Tharang Group, Madanthyar
33. Minin Jezu Po'ngo'dd, Modankap
34. St Joseph Church, Borimar
35. The Chorale, Kulshekar
36. Sakleshpura Konknni Kutto'm
37. Neerude Parish
38. Corpus Christi Church, Moodubidri
39. Maiganvch’o Surngar Voviyo Vers Po’ngo’dd, Mangalore
40. Holy Redeemer Church Choir, Belthangady
41. Urbhesth Kalakar, Borivali, Mumbai
42. Bajal Stree Sanghatan
43. Malnad-ch'o Tallo, Magundi, Koove Gho’tto’k
44. Bhangrallem Goem, Goa
45. Siddakatte-chim Sitaram
46. Padua College of Commerce and Management, Mangalore
47. Providence Symphony, Mangalore
48. Holy Family Church Nuvem, Goa
49. Kinnigolli-chim Mhalgo'ddim Taram
50. Edwin D’Costa Production, Goa
51. Parichaya, Pamboor - 1
52. Parichaya, Pamboor - 2
53. Naad Unity Crew, Samsi, Uttara Kannada
54. Talle Madanthyar
55. HLI, Goa
56. St John the Baptist Church, Kokkada
57. Muscat-chim Taram
58. St Vincent Pallotti Church, Kadle, Kumta
59. Milagres Choir, Hampankatta
60. Badyarcho Ninad
61. Niddodi-chim Fulam
62. Putturchim Motiyam
63. Team Amchem Goa
64. Mukka-chim No'ktiram
65. St Antony Church Choir, Fermai
66. Holy Cross Choir Group, Eliyar Padav
67. Talentanchem Bho'nddar, Jeppu
68. Melodies of Urwa
69. MCC Bank Ltd., Mangalore
70. Catholic Sabha Bendur-chim Taram
71. FKCA - Ek Tallo, Bangalore
72. Kelarai Gumttam Po'ngo'dd
73. Kudal Deshastha Aadya Gaud Brahmin Samaja - Sri Poornananda Seva Prathishtana
74. Gitam Sagor, KCWA, Bangalore
75. Blue Angels Choir, Mangalore
76. Carmel College of Arts, Science & Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Goa
77. Gratia Dei, Goa
78. Guardian Angel Church Choir, Angelore
79. Mysuru Konkani Melodies
80. Daiji Dubai
81. Amar P. Sawant Productions, Goa
82. Bajpe Gayo'n Mo'nddo'lli
83. St Francis Xavier Church, Ferar
84. Loretto-chim Gannam
85. Holy Cross Church, Hospet
86. St Thomas the Apostle Church, Kollangana
87. St Peter Claver Church, Arva
88. Omzoor-che Dindde Manay
89. YCS, Derebail
90. Blue Star Choir - Puttur Deanery
91. Melony, Karkal Town
92. Nad Ninad, Alangar
93. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Thirthahalli
94. Sisters of the Congregation of Holy Family of Nazareth, Sancoale, Goa
95. Sant Antonicho Svadik Nad, Majorda - Goa
96. Attur-chim Solfam
97. St Sebastian Church Choir, Aquem, Goa
98. O La Re, Mangalore
99. Kala Niketan, Goa
100. Sumell, Mandd Sobhann
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