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SPIC MACAY

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

New Delhi, Delhi, India

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)