Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 14: NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr Ronald Colaco joined Mandd Sobhann in celebrating its historic achievement of setting a new Guinness World Record for marathon singing (multiple singers), spanning an extraordinary 11 days, 11 hours and 11 minutes, at a grand cake-cutting ceremony in Mangaluru.
Along with Dr Ronald Colaco and Jane Colaco, the celebration was attended by several prominent dignitaries and patrons of Konkani culture, including MLC Ivan D’Souza, Mandd Sobhann president Louis J Pinto, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Stany Alvares and Roy Castelino.
Congratulating the organisation on its remarkable achievement, Dr Ronald Colaco said, "Known for its bold initiatives and impeccable execution, Mandd Sobhann has added yet another feather to its cap with this global milestone. The record-breaking musical marathon brought together nearly 7,000 singers from across the globe to Mangaluru, featuring a repertoire of over 5,000 songs. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to president Louis J Pinto and the entire Mandd Sobhann team for their unwavering dedication, visionary planning, and historic triumph in putting Konkani music on the world map."
The other dignitaries present on the occasion also joined in applauding the team for its remarkable cultural achievement.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, Vincent Fernandes Cascia and his Mogachi Laharam troupe entertained those present with lively brass band music throughout the celebration.
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