Shubhendra ji and Saskia ji to create magic in Oxford

Chintan - Reflections on SPIC MACAY and its core values

CHINTAN, Reflections on SPIC MACAY and its Core Values is a collection of articles that have mostly been published as ‘Conceptual Corners’ in the movement’s national newsletter Sandesh over the last eight years. Many of these articles reinstate the philosophy and ideology that, like our rich cultural heritage, have been passed on through generations. Others reflect concepts, discussions and experimentations with ideas during various stages of the movement. The intention of this publication is to document all the above that have guided the direction and growth of SPIC MACAY over the past three decades.

Volunteers, who have worked together on this compilation, were spread out over three continents. For them it has been a unique experience challenging and elevating at the same time. While coordinating harmoniously between widely varied time zones through high-speed technology, the message of this work made them pause and introspect, imbibe and feel inspired. May the same experience touch every reader’s mind and spirit! 

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Cambridge & Warwick welcome Meeta ji

Our Weekly Meetings in London

LONDON CHAPTER

Every Sunday, we meet at the University College, London. Join us at UCL’s beautiful campus in Bloomsbury, London.

Day & Time: Every Sunday @ 1 pm

Directions:  WC1E 6BT

Road:       Gower Street, Bloomsbury

Tube:       Euston Square

Bus:         University College Hospital

To know more, email us at london@spicmacay.com or

call Lakshmi Kaul at 07896851813.
www.spicmacay.com

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Some snapshots of our meetings in the past:

Welcome to SPIC MACAY UK & Europe

SPIC MACAY – An Initiative in Holistic Education

SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) is a non-political, non-profit, registered society founded in 1977 by Dr Kiran Seth, a Prof at IIT-Delhi who was awarded the ‘Padma Shri’ for his contribution to the arts in 2009.

SPICMACAY’s intention is to enrich the quality of formal education by increasing awareness about different aspects of Indian heritage and inspiring the young mind to imbibe the values embedded in it. For this, the most accomplished artistes of the country render programmes of Indian classical music and dance, folk, poetry, theatre, traditional paintings, crafts & yog in the premises of an education institution. Focus is on the student in schools and colleges. In 2011-12, 4600+ programmes were organised in more than 1500 institutions in 300 towns in India and 50 towns abroad impacting more than 2 million students.

All these programmes were organised by thousands of volunteers – students, teachers, housewives, retired people, professionals, young and old. SPIC MACAY celebrates Nishkaam Seva - the spirit of volunteerism – of giving selflessly without expectation.