Mandd Sobhann prepares for Guinness World Record singing marathon

Mandd Sobhann, a Konkani cultural organization, is preparing for a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest singing marathon. The event, titled Konko’nni Niro’nto’ri – So’msar So’raso’ri, is scheduled to take place from November 3 to 15, 2026, at the Mangaluru Town Hall.

The goal is to achieve 12 days, 12 hours, and 12 minutes of continuous singing, which would surpass the current record of 11 days, 11 hours, and 11 minutes. To prepare, 16 groups representing various parishes, institutions, and cultural organizations recently conducted rehearsals to coordinate stage arrangements and performance schedules.

The event will feature international participation, including a contingent of Konkani singers from Australia known as Australia-che Amig. This group is scheduled to perform on November 3 to help celebrate the language’s musical heritage and the 40th anniversary of Mandd Sobhann.