Team Goemkarponn
MANGALURU: Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant witnessed the glory of Konkani at the First World Konkani Music Mega Convention, organised to celebrate 40 years of Mandd Sobhann and the rich cultural legacy of the Konkani language.
The Chief Minister congratulated Mandd Sobhann, its President Shri Louis J. Pinto, Dr Ronald Colaco and the entire organising committee for bringing together this historic celebration of Konkani music and heritage.
Dr Sawant highlighted that 53 teams from Goa are participating in the extraordinary endeavour, which features over 6,789 singers across 300 teams, performing more than 4,500 Konkani songs in a continuous 12-day, 12-hour and 12-minute singing marathon. The initiative marks a first-of-its-kind attempt to secure a Guinness World Records title.
He stated that Goa and Karnataka share a deep cultural bond, with Konkani serving as a common thread connecting communities, traditions and generations.
The convention celebrates the unity, diversity and enduring cultural identity of Konkani-speaking communities, reinforcing the message: One Language. Many Voices. A Shared Heritage.
