The six day SPIC MACAY convention at IIT-Delhi ended on a holistic note. For the past five days, the participants have been working with their favourite artistes on workshops they had opted for from 35 different types of art forms and crafts. The culmination of this week-long educational experience was a presentation they put up of their newly acquired skills for everyone.
The participants exhibited their talents in activities such as Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Mohiniattam Odissi, Kuchipudi, Pung Cholam dances, Gurbani, Dhrupad, Carnatic, Sattriya, Pandwani and Hindustani vocal singing; folk and tribal paintings; wood and pictorial calligraphy; puppetry, and more. With just five days to train, the gurus pointed out that their students proved themselves to be quick learners and that it was these youngsters who were the future of Indian cultural art forms. While the Puppetry, Gurbani and Choir performances echoed the need for peace and harmony in today's disquieted society, the Odissi, Kathak and Bharatnatyam dancers were lauded for their grace and synchronised moves. The handicraft workshop participants used the occasion to display their creations at a small exhibition.
Speaking on the occasion, SPIC MACAY founder Dr Kiran Seth said, “We are extremely happy and grateful to everyone for the overwhelming response to this international convention in our 40th year. Till 2022, SPIC MACAY is aiming to cover every student in this country with its activities. We look forward to continuing public support towards this endeavour.”