Pandit Hariprasad Chourasia performs in Imphal
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, March 09 2016: Renowned flutist Pandit Hariparasad Chourasia performed as 'a curtain raiser' for the 4th International Convention of SPIC MACAY today at the Central Agricultural University (CAU), Iroisemba.

The Indian classical flutist was accompanied by well known tabla artist Ram Kumar Mishra, flutist Vivek Sona and Mandira Das for the concert which was attended by students from various schools and colleges.

The event was organised by the SPIC MACAY Imphal Chapter, Central Agricultural University, SSB Govt.Music College, Dept of Art and Culture and Babina Health Care and Hospitality Industries Pvt Ltd were the sponsors.

Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) is a non-political nationwide voluntary movement that organises programmes of classical music and dance, folk arts, crafts, yoga, classic cinema screenings, heritage walks, etc inside school and college campuses throughout the world to make students more aware about Indian and world heritage.

This initiative makes education more holistic and meaningful as it highlights all that is abstract, subtle, inspiring and mystical in the world teaching one to look within oneself.

President of SPIC MACAY, Imphal Chapter Dr W Ibomcha said the annual 4th convention of SPIC MACAY is scheduled to be held at IIT Guwahati from May 9 to May 15 .

It is aimed to give a unique experience where participants get to witness great artists performing classical music & dance, folk and theatre.

2000 participants from 365 chapters of India and 56 chapters from abroad are expected to take part in the 4th international convention.

Several workshops will be held where the participants get opportunity to learn the art form from the inspiring gurus.

The day starts at 4 am where the participants do the naad yog followed by hatha yog.

Crafts village is one special feature of the convention where Master craftsmen teach the participants about various crafts, he added.

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