SPIC MACAY, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting Indian classical music, dance and cultural heritage among the youth of India and beyond, has decided to continue its impactful series of workshops and performances across Nagaland.
DIMAPUR — SPIC
MACAY, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting Indian classical music,
dance and cultural heritage among the youth of India and beyond, has decided to
continue its impactful series of workshops and performances across Nagaland.
The idea was conceived during the visit of Dr. Kiran Seth
(Padma Shri), a 75-year-old founder of SPIC MACAY and former professor emeritus
at IIT-Delhi, whose solo cycling expedition has inspired thousands across the
country, stated a DIPR report.
Dr. Seth began his remarkable journey on August 15, 2022,
from Srinagar and travelled over 14,000 kilometers, reaching Kanyakumari on
February 14, 2023, before completing the expedition on August 15, 2024. The
remarkable journey, covering the length and breadth of the country, was aimed
at promoting the physical and mental health benefits of cycling while advancing
the vision of Mahatma Gandhi, which emphasises "simple living, high
thinking."
It stated that Dr. Seth’s cycle yatra made its way to the
Northeast in January 2024, reaching IIT Guwahati and subsequently extended to
the other states of the region via road, rail and air. During his visit to
Nagaland, Dr. Seth had an opportunity to visit institutions such as NIT Dimapur
and Nagaland University, where he met with the Governor of Nagaland in February
2024.
The governor, recognising the importance of preserving and
promoting India’s rich cultural heritage, extended support for SPIC MACAY's
programmes in government schools across Nagaland.
It mentioned that the SRF Foundation also contributed to
organise 60 workshops and demonstrations in Kohima and Dimapur, making the
initiative a truly collaborative effort.
The inauguration of the series took place in Kohima with a
mesmerising Sarod performance by Joydeep Mukherjee.
Narayan, who is leading the project remotely from Pune,
updated that the upcoming series would feature renowned artistes Partha Primat
Roy (Sitar), Ranjani R (Hindustani vocal), and Bishwajit Roy Choudhary
(violin), who would perform and engage with students next week.
Meanwhile, SPIC MACAY has expressed gratitude to the governor
of Nagaland for the generous support and to the Education department of
Nagaland and the SRF Foundation for their collaboration.
The initiative aims to bring students in the northeast
closer to India’s artistic traditions, exposing them to eminent Indian artists
and encouraging them to draw inspiration from those cultural treasures.
"SPIC MACAY’s vision is to have every child experience
the inspiration and mysticism embodied in Indian and World Heritage," said
Kunda Mahurkar, former national chairperson SPIC MACAY, leading this project.
"We believe that by connecting students with our rich
cultural legacy, we not only help them discover their roots but also inspire
them to become good human beings and responsible citizens of India,"
Mahurkar added.
The workshops and performances are especially designed to
make students in Nagaland aware of India's cultural heritage, fostering a sense
of pride and understanding. SPIC MACAY further looked forward to further
collaborations and continued support to ensure that those programmes reach more
students in the region, helping them develop a deeper appreciation for Indian
classical music, dance, and culture.
