Events — 3 to 15 November 2026
Events and programme
Mandd Sobhann's 40th year, the Ruby Jubilee. Free entry. Everyone is welcome, on all days, for all events. Town Hall, Mangaluru.
All 13 days every day
Town Hall, Mangaluru
Hall of Fame
Introduction and showcase of the achievements of contributors of Konkani music.
3 to 15 November · Town Hall Premises
Exhibition
Exhibition depicting the life, music and culture of Konkani people.
3 to 15 November · Town Hall Premises
Konkani Food & Cuisine
A treasure trove of Konkani delicacies from various Konkani communities.
3 to 15 November · Town Hall Premises
Special attraction Leksa Lighting Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Moodbidri will adorn the Town Hall and its surroundings with various and special lighting decorations.
Day 1 Tuesday
3 November 2026
5:00 AM IST
Grand Inauguration
Done5:00 to 5:45 stage programme. 6:00 start of the Guinness World Records title attempt.
- Benediction
- Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul SaldanhaBishop, Mangaluru Diocese
- Inauguration
- Dr Pramod SawantHon'ble Chief Minister, Govt. of Goa
- Chief Guest
- Shri Shivaraj TangadagiHon'ble Minister, Kannada and Culture Dept., Govt. of Karnataka
- President of the Program
- Dr Ronald ColacoChairman, Reception Committee, F.W.K.M.M.C.
Guests of honour and esteemed presence
Guests of honour
- Shri U. T. KhaderHon'ble Minister, Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka
- Captain Brijesh ChowtaHon'ble MP, Dakshina Kannada
- Shri Vedavyas KamathHon'ble MLA, Mangaluru South
- Shri Ivan DsouzaHon'ble MLC
- Shri Michael LoboHon'ble MLA, Calangute, Goa
- Smt. Delilah LoboHon'ble MLA, Siolim, Goa
- Shri Dolphy Prashanth DsouzaMember, Reception Committee, F.W.K.M.M.C.
Esteemed presence
- Smt. Sulakshana Sawant, Goa
- Shri Roy Castelino
- Shri Prakash Shetty, Mangaluru
- Shri Eric Correa, Mangaluru
- Shri Ronald Pinto, Abu Dhabi
- Shri Ronald Silvan Dsouza, Moodbidri
Day 2 Wednesday
4 November 2026
No event is printed for this day in the invitation. The singing carries on.
Schedule for Day 2Day 3 Thursday
5 November 2026
No event is printed for this day in the invitation. The singing carries on.
Schedule for Day 3Day 4 Friday
6 November 2026
No event is printed for this day in the invitation. The singing carries on.
Schedule for Day 4Day 5 Saturday
7 November 2026
5:00 PM IST
Seminars 1 and 2
- Seminar 1
Konkani Devotional Music - Goa
Fr Onesis DcruzDirector, Bible Centre, Goa
- Seminar 2
Konkani Devotional Music - Mangaluru and Beyond
Rev. Fr Jayaprakash DsouzaMusician and Parish Priest, Sampaje
ModeratorDr Joyer Rudolf NoronhaCGM, Branding and Corporate Communication, MRPL
7:00 PM IST
Felicitations
Chris Perry, GoaPosthumous
Shri Lawrence Saldanha, Mumbai
Prominent Personalities of Konkani and Society will present these Honors.
Day 6 Sunday
8 November 2026
10:00 AM IST
Seminars 3 and 4
- Seminar 3
Konkani Folk Music - Goa
Dr Cosmo Fernandes, GoaHead, Konkani Dept., MES Vasant Joshi College, Goa
- Seminar 4
Konkani Folk Music - Mangaluru and Beyond
Dr. Preethi Keerthi DsouzaProfessor, Commerce Dept., Mangaluru University
ModeratorSmt. Smitha ShenoyLitterateur
12:00 PM IST
Felicitations
Vasanthi R. Nayak, MangaluruPosthumous
Receiving the honour: Smt. Vanitha Bhandary
Rev. Fr Lino De Sa, Goa
Prominent Personalities of Konkani and Society will present these Honors.
5:00 PM IST
Seminars 5 and 6
- Seminar 5
Music For Wellness
Shri Ankush Nayak, MangaluruSitarist
- Seminar 6
International Music
Dr Paolo Pacciolla, BengaluruEthnomusicologist and Associate Professor, Performing Arts Dept., University of Bengaluru
ModeratorDr Meena MonteiroDean, PG Studies and Head, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru
7:00 PM IST
Felicitations
Alfred RosePosthumous
Receiving the honour: Smt. Maria Rita Fernandes
Shri Shridhar Kharvi, Bhatkal
Prominent Personalities of Konkani and Society will present these Honors.
Day 7 Monday
9 November 2026
No event is printed for this day in the invitation. The singing carries on.
Schedule for Day 7Day 8 Tuesday
10 November 2026
5:00 PM IST
Seminars 7 and 8
- Seminar 7
Baila Music
Shri Alwyn Fernandes, DubaiGuitarist, Music Composer
- Seminar 8
Composers and Songs
Smt. Neeta RebelloLabour Enforcement Officer, Govt of India
ModeratorDr Vincent AlvaPrincipal, Milagres College, Kallianpur
7:00 PM IST
Felicitations
Shri Melwyn Peris, Mangaluru
Shri Nemiraja Gowda, Kompadavu, Dakshina Kannada
Prominent Personalities of Konkani and Society will present these Honors.
Day 9 Wednesday
11 November 2026
No event is printed for this day in the invitation. The singing carries on.
Schedule for Day 9Day 10 Thursday
12 November 2026
No event is printed for this day in the invitation. The singing carries on.
Schedule for Day 10Day 11 Friday
13 November 2026
5:00
Ful Fulota
The invitation prints 5.00 without AM or PM.
An opportunity for children to be a part. Konkani songs by children for two hours, in Konko'nni Niro'nto'ri style.
Direction Shilpa Cutinha and Roshan Bela
Where Rajaji Park, opposite the Town Hall
Day 12 Saturday
14 November 2026
10:00 AM IST
Seminars 9 and 10
- Seminar 9
Theatre and Cinema Music
Shri Cajetan Dias, BengaluruCinema Music Composer and Music Director
- Seminar 10
Impact of Mandd Sobhann Music
Rev. Dr. Alwyn SerraoPrincipal, Milagres College, Mangaluru and Playwright
ModeratorMr Titus NoronhaWriter, Poet, Compere
12:00 PM IST
Felicitations
Jerome Dsouza, MumbaiPosthumous
Receiving the honour: Shri Rayan Dsouza and Smt. Reena Dsouza
Shri Mamdu Ibrahim, Shiroor, U.K.
Prominent Personalities of Konkani and Society will present these Honors.
5:00 PM IST
Seminars 11 and 12
- Seminar 11
Intellectual Property Rights
Dr Sayonara Telles, GoaFormer District and Sessions Judge, Goa
- Seminar 12
Artificial Intelligence and Music
Rev. Dr Victor FerraoResearcher and Musicologist, Goa
ModeratorDr Denis FernandesHistory Professor, St. Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru
7:00 PM IST
Felicitations
Ullas Buyão, GoaPosthumous
Receiving the honour: Shri Siddhanath Buyão
Smt. Juliana Siddi, Haliyal
Prominent Personalities of Konkani and Society will present these Honors.
Day 13 Sunday
15 November 2026
6:30 PM IST
Valedictory Function
- Chief Guest
- Shri D.K. ShivakumarHon'ble Chief Minister, Govt. of Karnataka
- President of the Program
- Dr Ronald ColacoChairman, Reception Committee
and other Dignitaries
Music leadership
- Chief music director
- So'ngeet Guru Joel Bab Pereira
- Conductors
- Mr Anil Patrao
- Rev. Fr. Alwyn Sequeira
- Mr Alwyn Noronha
- Mr Simon Pais
- Goan coordinator
- Mr Michael Gracias
The attempt
Guinness World Records title attempt for longest singing marathon (multiple singers). Target: 12 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes.
6789+ singers · 4500+ songs · 250+ composers, as printed. Only Guinness World Records can confirm the result.
Venue
Town Hall, Mangaluru
Free entry. Everyone is welcome, on all days, for all events.
Ful Fulota Rajaji Park, opposite the Town Hall
For parking and entry details, ask the organisers.
Organiser, as printed in the invitation:
Mandd SobhannKalaangann, Shaktinagar, Mangaluru 575 01681052 26626mandd.sobhann86@gmail.comwww.manddsobhann.org