MANDD SOBHANN AND ITS ACHIEVEMENTS
1986: 30 November: Mandd Sobhann was founded, and experiments in singing
using different styles of music and their presentation began. The mission
of Mandd Sobhann is "the preservation, promotion and enrichment of Konknni
language and culture, and to ensure the transmission of the Konknni heritage
to future generations."
1987: The 25th show of Mandd Sobhann Singing was held.
1988: The world's first Konknni Baila show in Mangalore - the beginning of a
very successful Baila experiment to revive the typical Konknni dance form.
Now it has become the popular form of dance among Konknnis in Karnataka.
1989: 'Ghumott Sobhann' (Singing folk songs with the accompaniment of many
ghumttam played in the traditional way, i.e. with the hole to his left,
controlling the tone and timbre of the note produced, and the face to his
right producing the typical 'bol' of ghumott like that of a tabla, unlike
the way ghumott is played at Manddo Festivals), 'Angonn Sobhann' (courtyard
musical shows) were started.
1990: 'Mattov Sobhann' (conducting Catholic weddings in the traditional
style in every respect), 'Nach Sobhann' (traditonal dance and music),
'Jevonn Sobhann' (traditional meals along with live music) programmes were
held.
1991: 'Manddo Fest' was held. 364 singers and 42 musicians took part in
this fest. A grand attempt to acquaint Konknnis of Karnataka with the
magnificence of Konknni traditional Manddo songs.
1991: 'Dobazo' was started. It consists of entirely Konknni singing and
dance for Catholic weddings. It was an alternative to the existing beat
group singing which dominated Catholic weddings.
1992: 'Porob' - the first All India Konknni Cultural Fest of 9 days was
organized in Mangalore. Varieties of Konknni culture were displayed for the
first time. 28 troupes from Mumbai to Cochin participated in it.
1993: Baila International was held. The internationality of the Baila was
asserted with the participation of singers and dancers from Sri Lanka and
Kenya.
1993: 'Sant'- The First All India Konknni Fair and Exhibition of 23 days
held in Mangalore. This exhibition was not just songs and dances but it
included also costumes, cuisine, implements, instruments, etc visually
explained with every aspect of Konknni culture one display.
Brass band Concert.
75th Mandd Sobhann was presented.
1994: 'Songit Sobhann' of 12 hours with 120 songs was held.
'Bhokti Sobhann' (non denominational devotional songs which could be sung or
listened by people irrespective of their religion) and 'Bhurgeanlem Sobhann'
(Children's nursery rhymes and songs with dance) was held in collaboration
with Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, Porvorim Goa. Bhokti Sobhann still
continues.
'Moga Sobhann' was started. It involved singing songs connected with a love
story and actors acting without words. Many such shows were held.
1995: 'Sobhann Sombhrom' (a glimpse of all types of Sobhann performances by
Mandd Sobhann group were presented), 100th Mandd Sobhann, 25th Baila show
were held..
1995:First World Konknni Convention at Mangalore. Mandd Sobhann was the
co-organiser. Prior to this 75 days of 'Bhonvddi' all over India was done.
A great attempt for the first time to unite Konknnis of all denominations
and regions.
1996: 'Mandd Sobhann Doxmanotsv' (A decade of Mandd Sobhann) was organized.
The foundation stone of Kalaagann was laid.
1997: 'Daiza Divya Yatra' for 100 days in Karnataka. Mandd Sobhann's group
visited 10,361 houses.
Gulf Yatra with 72 'Bosnni' (which traces the history of Konknni and
Konknnis in Karnataka and their culture through narration and songs)
programmes were held.
1998: 'Mandd' theatre troupe was formed.
Hyderabad and Mumbai yatra for 90 days.
1999: 'Songit Dobdobo' - 13 hours Music show, 'Konknni Dorxon' were held.
2000: 'Sohosrachi Konknni Vyokti' award of Mandd Sobhann was given to Shanai
Gõybab.
2001: 'Sonvskruti Bachavo Obhiyan Padoyatra' for 40 days to create awareness
among people to preserve Konknni language and culture.
2001, 02 December The first phase of 'Kalaagann' was inaugurated. It has an
amphitheatre, auditorium, museum, library. The second is under construction.
It will have administrative block, guest block, hostel and terrace theatre.
2002: 'Mhoinealli Manchi' was started. 'Sobhann Night" at Dubai, Quatar ,.
2003: Kingfisher Baila Show. A milestone in the unique journey of the Baila
experiment.
2003: 'Manddo Utsov' 954 singers took part. This event proved beyond doubt
the organizational skills of Mandd Sobhann.
2004: Initiated to start 'Kolakul' Konknni theatre College.
Konknni programmes were telecast on TV.
2005: 'Konknni Mohotsov'. It was 8 days of Konknni Cultural festival.
2005: 'Kovita Sobhann' (Poetry recitation programmes to encourage poets)
'Roza Moza' children's TV programme
The Lorna Show at Mangalore
2005: 'Sod' musical programme to select 'Ray Kogull' (best male singer) and
'Ranni Kogull' (best female singer).
2005: First world Convention of Canara Konknni Catholics. Mandd Sobhann was
the co-convenor.
Carvalho Ghorannem - Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr Kola Puroskar was started
in collaboration with TSKK, Goa.
2006: Thomas Castelino Research grants was started.
Dance and theatre residence camps were held.
2007: Preparation for Guinness World Records preparation began.
Kolakul presented its first play.
Dance Challenge Competition was held.
2008 January 26, 6.00 hrs to 27th 22.00 hrs non stop Konknni Nirontori
programme. 43 groups consisting of 1711 singers sang 645 songs with the
accompaniment of 15 musicians under the direction of 3 music directors.
Konknni entered in the Guinness World Records for world's longest singing
marathon by multiple singers.
Mandd Sobhann needs our active support to complete the second phase of its
Kalaangann and to carry on its existing and future projects to serve Konknni
language and culture. Be a partner of Mandd Sobhann. Together let us create
history -that future generations will be proud of. All contributions to
Mandd Sobhann are exempt from Income Tax under Sec. 80G of the Income Tax
Act.
Mandd sobhann
Makale, Shaktinagar
Mangalore - 575 016
Phone: 0091-824-2230489/2232239
Fax: 2434566
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