BASAR, Oct 8: The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst the Youth (SPIC MACAY) is taking Indian classical music and dance closer to students in remote, rural and border areas of Arunachal Pradesh as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations.
As part of the outreach programme, Bharatanatyam artiste Sraddhasree Bramo conducted performances and interacted with students at schools in Basar, Tirbin and Dari under Leparada district from October 5 to 8.
The programme in the district was organised by State Coordinator Chayanika Vashisht with the support of the district administration,Leparada District and the Department of School Education. The performances provided students an opportunity to witness Indian classical dance and gain an understanding of the country’s rich and diverse cultural traditions.
Through her Bharatanatyam presentations, Bramo introduced students to the artistic expressions, traditions and cultural significance associated with one of India’s major classical dance forms. The programme also aimed to create greater awareness and appreciation of Indian heritage among the younger generation.
The district-level programme was coordinated by Doke Lombi, Block Education Officer (General), DDSE Office, Basar, under the supervision of Tomi Doke, DDSE Leparada.
SPICMACAY, a national organisation dedicated to promoting Indian classical music, dance and culture among the youth, will complete 50 years in 2027. Leading up to its Golden Jubilee, the organisation has undertaken a nationwide outreach initiative to take traditional Indian art forms to educational institutions, particularly those located in areas where students have limited access to such cultural programmes.
In Arunachal Pradesh, the outreach is being conducted in phases, with the first phase scheduled from October 5 to 9 and the second from October 27 to 31. The programme is covering schools across different districts, including those in remote and border areas, with around 10 schools being covered in each district.
The initiative is aimed at providing students direct exposure to India’s rich intangible cultural heritage while encouraging cultural awareness and appreciation of traditional art forms.
The programme conducted by SPIC MACAY in Leparada district is part of the wider effort to connect the younger generation with India’s classical traditions and promote cultural learning beyond the classroom. (DIPRO)