CM Pramod Sawant Witnesses Grand Celebration of Konkani at First World Konkani Music Mega Convention in Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Karnataka: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant witnessed a grand celebration of the Konkani language and its rich cultural heritage at the First World Konkani Music Mega Convention held in Mangaluru, marking 40 years of Mandd Sobhann’s contribution towards preserving and promoting Konkani culture.

Congratulating Mandd Sobhann, its President Louis J. Pinto, Dr. Ronald Colaco and the entire organising committee, Sawant lauded their efforts in bringing together thousands of Konkani music enthusiasts for what is being described as a historic cultural initiative.

The Chief Minister highlighted the remarkable participation from Goa, with 53 teams representing the state in the mega event. The convention features more than 6,789 singers across 300 teams, performing over 4,500 Konkani songs as part of a continuous 12-day, 12-hour and 12-minute singing marathon. The extraordinary initiative is also an attempt to secure a place in the Guinness World Records.

Dr. Sawant emphasised the deep-rooted cultural and linguistic ties shared between Goa and Karnataka, stating that Konkani continues to serve as a common thread connecting communities, traditions and generations across geographical boundaries.

He noted that the convention provides an important platform to celebrate the language, recognise its diversity and strengthen collective efforts towards preserving its rich musical and cultural legacy.

The event marks a significant milestone in the journey of Konkani music and reinforces the spirit of unity among Konkani-speaking communities across the world.

One Language. Many Voices. A Shared Heritage. Jai Konkani!