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SPIC MACAY International Convention

by SPIC MACAY

Grade 8 to 12Free

7-Day Classical Arts Immersion at IIT

SPIC MACAY International Convention is a program by SPIC MACAY for students in Grade 8 to 12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.

Mode

In-Person

Eligibility

Grade 8 to 12

Fee

Free

Duration

7 days

Format

Individual

Time needed

Full-time residential participation for 7 days

About this opportunity

The SPIC MACAY International Convention is the flagship annual gathering of the SPIC MACAY Movement

, bringing together maestros, students, volunteers, and cultural enthusiasts from across India and the world for a seven-day ashram-like immersive experience. The convention features classical concerts from dawn to dusk, workshops in music, dance, craft, and cinema, heritage walks, yoga intensives, shramdaan (community service), and holistic meals.

School students may attend through their institution's group registration pathway, including students below 18 years of age. Individual registration is generally limited to college students and adult volunteers aged 18 and above. The convention provides exposure to numerous classical artists and gurus over the seven-day period.

The convention is held annually at IIT campuses across India. Accommodation and meals are provided to registered delegates at the hosting IIT campus, making it an affordable and immersive cultural experience for school and college students alike.

Eligibility

Grade level
Grade 8 to 12
Location
Nationwide

Prerequisites

  • School students below 18 must register through their school or educational institution; individual registration is for college students and adult volunteers aged 18 and above

School students in grades 8-12 may attend through institutional group registration. Individual registration is for students aged 18 and above. Open to participants across India. School administration must register as an institutional group.

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Academic details

Indian Classical MusicIndian Classical DanceFolk Arts and CraftsYoga and MeditationHeritage Cinema

Difficulty: Mixed Levels

Rewards and recognition

Recognition

National cultural recognition through SPIC MACAY

Skills your child builds

Classical arts appreciationYoga and meditation practiceCultural heritage awarenessReflective and observational learning

Languages

EnglishHindivarious Indian regional languages (during performances and workshops)

What your child will do

  • Classical concerts
  • Music workshops
  • Dance workshops
  • Craft workshops
  • Cinema workshops
  • Heritage walks
  • Yoga intensives
  • Shramdaan (community service)
  • Holistic meals

Mentors & faculty

Renowned classical artists, musicians, dancers, and gurus from various traditional Indian art forms.

How to apply

  1. 1School groups: request institutional registration through the school administration at intcon.spicmacay.org
  2. 2College students and adults: register individually at intcon.spicmacay.org/registration/individual (must be 18 or above)
  3. 3Complete registration form including motivation statement (80-250 words) explaining reason for attending
  4. 4Arrive at IIT Kharagpur campus by the designated arrival window

Frequently asked questions

Is SPIC MACAY International Convention free?

This opportunity is free to participate in.

Who can participate in SPIC MACAY International Convention?

Students in Grade 8 to 12.

What will my child gain from SPIC MACAY International Convention?

7-day ashram-like immersive experience at an IIT campus. 100+ sessions including classical concerts, workshops, and heritage walks. Daily yoga intensives and meditation sessions with gurus. Interactions with 250+ classical artists and maestros. Exposure to classical dance, music, folk crafts, and Indian heritage. On-campus accommodation and meals included for registered delegates.

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Organization

SPIC MACAY

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Categories

Cultural FestivalsClassical MusicClassical DanceInstrumental MusicVocal MusicTraditional & Cultural Arts

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