Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 16: Four volunteers from Jammu and Kashmir participated in the recently concluded 3rd International SPIC MACAY Convention at Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai.
Anil Sharma from Jammu, Mehraj Ud Din from Kashmir, Azhar Amin and Asrar Ahmed from Rajouri districts represented the State and availed this lifetime opportunity.
Nearly 1800 participants gathered from all over the country and abroad to rededicate themselves to this voluntary movement.
At this week-long event, over 300 artistes participated from different parts of the country. There were performances of classical music and dance, folk, theatre and talks by several inspiring and eminent artistes. Intensives and workshops were conducted by inspiring gurus and master craftsmen.
The participants began their day at 4 am doing the naad yog followed by hatha yog. Crafts village was one special feature of the convention where Master craftsmen sensitized the participants about the various crafts for 5 days.
Screenings of cinema classics included the great works by legendary film-makers like Akira Kurosawa, Satyajit Ray, Charlie Chaplin, Ingmar Bergman, Shyam Benegal, etc.
Several talks by inspiring people and panel discussions were also organized. The convention culminated with an over-night series of concerts.
Coordinator, SPIC MACAY J&K expressed satisfaction with the participation of four volunteers from the State in the Convention.
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