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For a place in record book

Staff Reporter

UNIQUE ATTEMPT: Jaison George, who is looking for a place in the Limca Book of Records, sets off on his attempt at playing the keyboard for 50 hours continuously in the presence of Pannian Ravindran, MP, in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. - Photo: C. Ratheesh kumar

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Jaison George, 21, is aiming to find a place in the Limca Book of Records by playing the keyboard non-stop for 50 hours.

He set off on his quest on Wednesday morning at the Panchayat Association Hall. The quest was inaugurated by Member of Parliament Pannian Ravindran in the morning.

Jaison's record attempt will be recorded in a logbook and there will also be independent observers to monitor the event. The observers will assess Jaison's performance every four hours. A native of Piravom, Jaison took to playing keyboard at an early age and has won several international recognitions for his talent.

The programme organised by Heavenly Voice, will conclude on Thursday. The valedictory function will be inaugurated by Mayor C. Jayan Babu. The function will also be attended by other dignitaries.

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