SPIC MACAY is a voluntary non-profit movement founded in the year 1977 by dedicated academicians and students. It seeks to conserve and promote Indian culture and introduce the rich and heterogeneous cultural tapestry to the youth of this country. Through focus on the classical arts,with their attendant legends, rituals, mythology and philosophy, SPIC MACAY seeks to facilitate an awareness of their deeper and subtler meaning and values. Classical Indian music and dance carry with them generations of wisdom dating back to antiquity. We hope that the beauty, grace and wisdom embodied in them will become an integral part of a student’s life and inspire them to become a better human being.
Presently SPIC MACAY has more than 300 chapters in India and abroad. In order to achieve its goals, SPIC MACAY organizes lectures, demonstrations, intensives, informal discussions, and seminars in various educational institutes, schools, and colleges. We also conduct Baithaks, Virasat, week-long Fests, Conventions and Talks which introduce students to several young and upcoming artistes who perform along with the senior artistes. Held all over India, these programs give students an opportunity to witness insightful performances and workshops in folk and classical arts, literature, crafts, talks, theatre, cinema and yoga and more importantly, informally interact with maestros like Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia(Flute), Pt. Birju Maharaj(Kathak), Ustad Fahimuddin Dagar(Dhrupad), Ashwini Bhide(Hindustani Vocal), Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt(Mohan veena), Teejan Bai(Pandavani), to name a few.The rapport thus created helps the student develop a wholesome understanding of not only the art form but also the artiste as a practitioner of a certain way of life.
SPIC MACAY would start Virasat Series 2012 from 1st August to 31st December 2012. This is an annual series, comprising various modules as above.
In addition our Weekly Meetings are held on Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm for schools and 4 pm to 6 pm for all, at the same venue mentioned above. We would request you to send your school representative for Saturday Meetings as well.
Usha Ravichandran
Chairperson – Delhi & NCR
SPIC MACAY
97173 97553 usharavichandran@spicmacay.com
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