Dehradun, 22nd Nov: Dr Kiran Seth, the founder of
SPIC MACAY addressed the teachers and students of several schools at Welham
Boy’s School today.
Kiran Seth is an Indian academician who founded SPIC MACAY
in the year 1977. It is a nonprofit organization which promotes Indian
classical music, Indian classical dance and other aspects of Indian culture
amongst youth. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the government of
India for his contribution to the arts.
The welcome note was given by Principal Welham Boys’ Gunmeet
Bindra who threw light on Dr Kiran Seth’s accomplishments and welcomed teachers
and students from various schools.
The talk was attended by eminent guests such as Piya Thakur,
Ajanta Goswamy, Bhumesh Bharti, Madhvi, Rajen Brijnath, Ajay Shar
ma, Sangeet
Kalra and Ankit Babbar.
The schools which participated in the talk were The Himjyoti
School, The Asian School, Bala Hisar Academy, Welham Girls’, Carman Residential
& Day School, Ecole Globale International Girls School, The Doon Girls’
School, The Asian School and The Little Flower School.
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Mrs. Vidya Vasan welcoming Dr. Kiran Seth at Welham Boys School |
A movie on SPIC MACAY, Discover yourself was also screened
on the occasion to motivate the students and encourage them to join the
cultural movement. Bhumesh Bharti presented a photo journey of all programs
organized by SPIC MACAY throughout the year.
While addressing the students, Dr Kiran Seth said, “SPIC
MACAY the acronym for The Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music
and Culture Amongst Youth is not just an organization but a mass movement. For
it to succeed, we require long distance runners. It will only be successful if
people participate in large numbers.”
He further highlighted on the importance of Yoga and other
means of connecting to one’s soul. He suggested the students to chose any one
endeavour and practice it daily. This he added is a mantra for one’s success.
He emphasized on the relationship between creativity and classical art. He
during his talk shared several personal experiences with the students in order
to the motive of his mission.
“We should target to achieve the subtlety of mind. We need
to sharpen our souls in order to achieve what we desire and exposure to our culture
helps largely in this.” He further added.
The vote of thanks was presented by Lalit Mohan.
The event was coordinated by Abhishesk. Secretary SPIC MACAY
Dehradun Vidya Vasan was also present on the occasion.