PASIGHAT, Oct 9: As part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, SPIC MACAY is reaching small towns, remote villages and border areas across different districts of Arunachal Pradesh, bringing Indian classical music and dance closer to school students.

The programme is being coordinated by State Coordinator Chayanika Vashisth, with the support of  Deputy Commissioners and the School Education Department. At the district level, the programme is being coordinated by Mrs. Opet Doso coordinator KGBV and Miss Aido Tayeng coordinator Science and Technology, DDSE Office, in coordination with the State Coordinator.

SPIC MACAY will complete 50 years in 2027, with its Golden Jubilee celebrations being hosted by IIT Delhi, along with international conventions and programmes at different locations worldwide. As a lead-up to this milestone, SPIC MACAY is undertaking extensive outreach across the country.

In Arunachal Pradesh, the outreach is being conducted in phases, with the first phase from 5-9 October and the next from 27-31 October, covering 10 schools in each district and taking the experience of India's rich cultural heritage to students, including those in remote and border regions.

A dedicated Manipuri dancer, Ivana Sarkar, trained under Guru Kalavati Devi and Guru Bimbavati Devi at Manipuri Nartanalaya is an empanelled Artist with EZCC, SPIC MACAY and Doordarshan. She is also a recipient of 2023 Dr. Sunil Kothari Award.

With a first page of workshop from 5-9 oct 2026, Ivana performed Classical Manipuri Dance in different schools of Pasighat Block, East Siang District. (DIPRO)