SPIC MACAY 2026

Date: 20th August 2026

Amity International School, Sector 43, Gurugram hosted a soul-stirring SPIC MACAY programme on campus to nurture appreciation for Indian classical arts among students on 20th August 2026. The event was held under the visionary guidance of Chairperson, Dr. Mrs. Amita Chauhan, who believes that true education must nurture the soul through values, tradition, and cultural roots.

The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the chief guest and legendary Bharatnatyam exponent, Ms. Priya Venkataraman, along with Dr. Anshu Arora, Principal, Senior Headmistress, Ms. Madhu Gulia, and Event Coordinator Ms. Sangeeta Sethi. Ms. Priya Venkataraman, Founder-Director of Nrityadiksha, Gurugram, and an A-TOP graded artist of Prasar Bharti, mesmerised the audience with her graceful performance. Trained by Padma Bhushan Dr. Saroja Vaidyanathan and others, she has performed globally and even for former US President Barack Obama.

She was accompanied by a distinguished ensemble: Mr. Venkateshwaram Kuppuswamy, A-grade AIR vocalist and Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar awardee; Ms. Mahalakshmi, a graded Doordarshan Bharatnatyam artist known for her work in dance pedagogy; Mr. Vignesh Jayaraman, graded AIR Mridangam artist; and Mr. Siddesh Ganesh, violinist with 15 years of training under Guru Shri R. Sridhar.

The event was organised in collaboration with SPIC MACAY – Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Kiran Seth, Padma Shri awardee, SPIC MACAY is India’s largest voluntary youth movement. It aims to restore a love for heritage through concerts, workshops, and interactions with maestros.

The captivating performance was followed by an interactive session where students asked questions. The artists were felicitated by the Principal, Dr. Anshu Arora. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the Principal. It left students inspired and deeply connected to India’s living heritage.