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SPIC MACAY

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Founded 1977

Volunteer-driven movement promoting Indian classical arts and cultural heritage among youth nationwide since 1977.

Opportunities from SPIC MACAY

Scholarship

SPIC MACAY Gurukul Anubhav Scholarship: Classical Music & Dance Mentorship

by SPIC MACAY

30-day residential mentorship with a classical music or dance maestro under the ancient Guru-Shishya Parampara tradition. Running since 1986.

For children ages 13 to 26
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Classical music or dance disciplineObservation and reflective learningDiscipline and daily practice
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Program

SPIC MACAY International Convention

by SPIC MACAY

Annual 7-day residential cultural immersion at an IIT campus featuring classical concerts, arts workshops, yoga, and heritage activities. School students attend via institutional registration.

For children in Grade 8 to 12
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Classical arts appreciationYoga and meditation practiceCultural heritage awareness
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About

SPIC MACAY is a voluntary youth movement dedicated to promoting India's intangible cultural heritage — classical music, classical dance, folk arts, yoga, meditation, traditional handlooms and handicrafts, and heritage cinema — among youth across India and the world. Founded in 1977 at IIT Delhi by Dr. Kiran Seth, the organisation operates through 400+ chapters across all states and union territories of India, reaching 250+ districts, and maintains a presence in 20+ countries. Approximately 5,000 events are conducted annually through its volunteer network. SPIC MACAY's programmes span live classical concerts, the residential Gurukul Anubhav Scholarship, the annual International Convention, heritage walks, yoga intensives, and craft workshops conducted in schools, colleges, and institutions nationwide. Its founder Dr. Kiran Seth was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009.

Affiliations

IIT DelhiCBSE (Advisory Member)Indian Council for Cultural Relations — General Council MemberSangeet Natak Akademi — Executive Board MemberKendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan — Advisory Board (Education)

Programs offered

  • Classical Arts (music, dance, theatre)
  • Folk Arts and Crafts
  • Yoga and Meditation
  • Heritage Walks
  • Cinema Classics
  • Gurukul Anubhav Scholarship
  • International Convention
  • Heritage Clubs in Educational Institutions

Achievements

  • Padma Shri awarded to founder Dr. Kiran Seth (2009)
  • NDTV Indian of the Year Award (2009)
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award (2011)
  • EMPI-Indian Express India Innovation Award (2012)
  • 5,000+ events conducted annually across India

Leadership

  • Dr. Kiran Seth, Founder (Professor Emeritus, IIT Delhi)

Contact information

spicmacay.orginfo@spicmacay.com+91-8108098246
41/42 Lucknow Road, Near Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station
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