The Historic Day
April 14, 2017 - A meticulously planned day that made history. From dawn preparations to the moment of triumph, every minute was choreographed to perfection.
April 14, 2017
Historic Date
10 Hours
Event Duration
Vel Tech University
Chennai, India
Event Timeline
A carefully orchestrated day where every moment contributed to creating history. Follow the journey from preparation to triumph.
Participant registration, costume verification, and final briefing
Welcome address by dignitaries and cultural performances
Last practice session with all 5,000 dancers in formation
Official count and verification by Guinness World Records adjudicators
The main event - 5,000 dancers performing Thirukkural verses
Official Guinness World Record certificate presentation
Additional performances and cultural celebrations
Vote of thanks and celebration of the historic achievement
Guinness World Record Process
Achieving a Guinness World Record requires meticulous planning, strict adherence to guidelines, and flawless execution. Here's how we made history.
Detailed application submitted to Guinness World Records with complete event plan
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Received official guidelines and requirements for the record attempt
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Guinness World Records assigned official adjudicators to witness the event
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All participants registered and verified according to Guinness standards
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Performance executed under strict Guinness supervision and documentation
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Official verification and certification of the new world record
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Verified Dancers
Minutes Performance
Official Adjudicators
World Record
Training Programs
Preparing 5,000 dancers for perfection required comprehensive training programs conducted across multiple locations and time periods.
Choreography Training
Intensive sessions to master the intricate choreography based on Thirukkural verses, ensuring perfect synchronization among all participants.
- 3-month training program
- Weekly practice sessions
- Master choreographer guidance
Fitness & Wellness
Comprehensive fitness programs to ensure all dancers could perform at their peak for the duration of the record attempt.
- Physical fitness assessment
- Stamina building exercises
- Health monitoring
Team Coordination
Special training sessions focused on group coordination, timing, and maintaining formation with thousands of other dancers.
- Group rehearsals
- Formation practice
- Synchronization drills
Training Impact
Training Sessions
Master Trainers
Training Centers
Months Duration
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