Santosh George Kulangara, renowned Indian traveller who visited 48 countries, attended ‘Maanaviyam – 2024’ organised by World Malayalee Federation (WMF) held in Muscat recently.
Nearly 1,000 people from different walks of life listened to insights and experiences of Santosh, also known as SGK, founder of Safari TV, and Managing Director of Labor India Publications.
The ‘Maanaviyam – 2024’, held on the 68th Kerala Formation Day, November 1, at the Al Falaj Auditorium in Muscat, also featured a musical concert by playback singers Nadeem Arshad, Bhagyaraj, and their band, along with a comedy show by renowned mimicry artist Rajesh Adimali and his troupe, which promised a captivating and unforgettable evening for the Malayalee community in Oman. The event was managed by Red Cube Events.
Speaking to the media, Dr J Retnakumar, Global Chairman, expressed WMF's dedication to serving not just the global Malayalee community but humanity as a whole and highlighted the organisation's continued efforts to make a positive impact on society.
Founded in 2016 with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, under the leadership of Dr Prince Pallikunnel, WMF now operates in 166 countries across six continents, with 229 representatives. WMF is committed to uniting the global Malayalee diaspora beyond any differences, working towards common benefits for people from the south Indian state around the world.
On the sidelines of the ‘Maanaviyam – 2024’, a magazine titled Viswakairali was launched by Santosh George Kulangara to Rajan V Kokkuri, Global Language Forum Coordinator. The magazine, edited by Sapna Anu B George, talks about the global phenomena of sojourn and how their existence makes a difference to the world. A short story competition was also held, in commemoration of the natural calamity in Wayanad as part of the celebrations and 3 stories were selected from across the globe to be the winners by an eminent panel of judges
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