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We are a cultural association based in London, dedicated to bring together all Mangalorean Christians living in and around London.

There are no confirmed details as to when the first Mangalorean Christians arrived in the UK for settlement. Our initial enquiry suggested that it was only in late seventies some Mangaloreans arrived for unskilled jobs. However, globalisation and demand opened the doors for skilled workforce from the developing countries and the doctors, nurses and IT professionals were the first to grab the opportunity.

However, like any other community, Mangaloreans who arrived in the beginning of this century, found themselves isolated and cut off from the society. That’s when they started looking for other Mangaloreans close to where they lived. It is documented that Mangaloreans would meet in small groups during family functions or religious ceremonies. The only occasion where Mangaloreans would gather in large numbers was for the annual Nativity Feast organised by the Lobo family.

In the early years of 21st Century, the few families who had just arrived in the UK decided to form an association to bring together Mangalorean Christians under one roof. It was on 14th of November 2004, the association was formally inaugurated by Rev Fr Maurice D’Souza csc, and the Association was christened as UK Konkans. On the same day, it was decided to run our own website UK Konkans.Com.

UK Konkans
Inaugural Blessings

In order to identify themselves as part of a family and facilitate easy communication, it was suggested to register the members for a nominal one time Membership fee of £10 per family (this was later rescinded). It was also decided to elect/nominate office bearers every two years to run the affairs of the association on a day to day basis.

UK Konkans
The First UK Konkans members

Our motto is – Konkani Ulai ani Konkani Urai

Our core values are to promote the Konkani language by speaking Konkani as is reasonably practical, conduct meetings in Konkani, teach and encourage our children to speak in Konkani

Our strength is to work as a family.

Our commitment is to maintain cordial relations with all community groups serving the Mangaloreans.

Our promise is to work selflessly to maintain our culture and traditions, family relationships, respect for to all and transparency at all times

UK Konkans
The first Office Bearers

Recent Updates

    Christmas with UK Konkans!!

    There is chill in the air and that means the most wonderful time of the year is near. UK Konkans…

    The UK Konkans Picnic Report 2024

    Report by Shanthi Menezes. The UK Konkan community organised a vibrant and joyful picnic on 14th July 2024 at Bushy…

    Summer Picnic 2024

    Friends, food, and fresh air! Join us for UK Konkans annual picnic at the beautiful Bushy park and let’s make…

    Monthi Fest Celebrations 2024-Sept 08.

    UK Konkans and Konkani Kutam London (KKL) are coming together to organise Monthi fest celebrations. We invite your family and…

    Committee for 2024-2026

    UK Konkans, a leading Konkani speaking association in the UK, held its Biennial General Meeting on 13th April 2024 to…

    UK Konkans celebrate joyful Christmas 2023 and raise funds for charity

    UK Konkans celebrated their annual Christmas event with great enthusiasm on 10 Dec 2023 at the Addlestone Community Centre. The…

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      Christmas with UK Konkans!!

      There is chill in the air and that means the most wonderful time of the year is near. UK Konkans…

      The UK Konkans Picnic Report 2024

      Report by Shanthi Menezes. The UK Konkan community organised a vibrant and joyful picnic on 14th July 2024 at Bushy…

      Summer Picnic 2024

      Friends, food, and fresh air! Join us for UK Konkans annual picnic at the beautiful Bushy park and let’s make…

      Monthi Fest Celebrations 2024-Sept 08.

      UK Konkans and Konkani Kutam London (KKL) are coming together to organise Monthi fest celebrations. We invite your family and…

      Committee for 2024-2026

      UK Konkans, a leading Konkani speaking association in the UK, held its Biennial General Meeting on 13th April 2024 to…

      UK Konkans celebrate joyful Christmas 2023 and raise funds for charity

      UK Konkans celebrated their annual Christmas event with great enthusiasm on 10 Dec 2023 at the Addlestone Community Centre. The…
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