Konkani Manyata Diwas Celebration: To commemorate the recognition of the Konkani language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992, the Association organized a unique program this year to celebrate "Konkani Manyata Diwas". A special screening was arranged exclusively for the Konkani people of Mysuru and surrounding areas for the Konkani movie "Payann" (Journey), a musical story produced under the banner of "Sangeeth Ghar Productions" by renowned Mangalorean musician Melwyn Peris. The movie, which has seen over 100 days of screening and received praise both nationally and internationally, was screened at the Jagannath Art and Culture Centre in Vijayanagar, Mysuru, on August 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Approximately 350 people watched and enjoyed the movie.
On this occasion, the Association honored the renowned Konkani musician, artist, and the driving force behind the movie "Payann," Shri Melwyn Peris, on the same center's stage with a shawl, garland, and a memento. Similarly, Shri Jagannath Shenoy, Managing Partner of Mangalore Ganesh Beedi Works Mysuru, who serves as the President of several educational institutions in Mysuru and a Trustee of Kamakshi Hospital, was also honored with a shawl, garland, and a memento. This felicitation program was conducted by the Association's President, John William D'Souza, alongside poet-writer Shri Vally Vagga.
The Association's Joint Secretary, Shri Sylvester D'Mello, prepared and displayed a video of the advertisements of the movie's sponsors, as well as a presentation video of the honorees, on the digital screen.
The Association's Vice President, Smt. Meena Dias, compered the entire program. During the interval, the Association arranged coffee and snacks for everyone.
