Media Release
Riyadh, Sep 26: Following the historic success of Gulf Voice of Mangalore-2 semi-finals, Aangann Konknechem Riyadh is all set to host Gulf Voice of Mangalore season 3. The preliminary round was successfully held in Riyadh and seven male and six female singers were selected.
The semi-finals will be on Thursday September 27 at 8 pm in Riyadh to select the Voice of Saudi Arabia for the final round. Cultural entertainment will follow the competition. The judges and the musicians are arriving from Mangalore and the compere from Dubai. The grand finale will be on October 18 in Doha-Qatar.
Aangann Konknechem Riyadh is a non-profitable organization involved in promoting Konkani culture and language through various programmes in Riyadh. The association has also conducted several programmes to help the youth to promote their talent since its inception in 2007. Besides, AKR has been involved with several charitable institutions in Mangalore.
Coordinators in Riyadh :
Manoj Mascarenhas # 050 21 98157, Carol D’Souza
Dammam : Ronald Fernandes # 050 38 27023
Jeddah : Wilfred D’Souza # 053 3671893
President: Arun D’Souza #050 32 98657,
Vice President: Marcel D’Souza # 050 88 61250
Advisor: Royston Prabhu # 050 00 52057, Edwin Pinto # 055 8566004
Secretary: Roshan Lobo# 056 47 17935
Email: aangannkonknechem@gmail.com
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