Registration Start for SPIC MACAY Nation Convention-2011,Odisha

This is a preliminary 'Call for Registration' for the 26th National

Convention of SPIC MACAY to be held in the historic campus of

Ravenshaw University in the Millennium city of Cuttack - the original

capital city and now the twin city of the state capital Bhubaneswar.

The period of the convention is 23rd May to 29th May 2011. We hope

that this - the first ever National Convention being held in the state

of Odisha - known for its age old heritage of Art, culture, sculpture,

temple architecture, pattachitra painting and not to mention the

numerous folk and tribal arts will be one of the best ever. Ofcourse

the Odissi dance and music has made the state of Odisha known world

over based as it is on the historic Jagannath cult unique to this part

of the country.

Please visit the National Convention web site at ttp://www.natcon.spicmacay.info to register your interest online on the Registration Page. Kindly note that the web site is still under

construction and we will be adding information as we go. Also, refer

to the Natcon page on Facebook page for ongoing information about

curtain raisers and other activities. All participants intending to

attend the natcon are strongly encouraged to join the facebook page

set up for this purpose. The link is

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=116466188405420. Please also

note that the current schedule is indicative only and we are in the

process of confirming participating artistes by February15th at which

time you will find the up-to-date information on the web site. The

current list of artistes and events is attached. Also, attached is a

sample letter of invitation on convention letterhead for your

reference.

Once we receive the expression of your interest to attend the

convention, we will be sending you the registration form by email,

which will have to filled out and approved by the local and state

chapters before being sent out to us either by email or hard copy form

to obtain final confirmed registration. Unfortunately we will not be

in a position to permit any one to attend the convention with out

prior confirmed registration. We intend to close giving out all

confirmation of registration by April 15th - within 2 weeks of closing

online registration.

We do look forward to seeing you in Odisha at the 26th National

Convention and we will be working very hard to make it a memorable

experience for all of you.

  

Please do try not to bring your cell phones or cameras to get the best

possible experience of this Ashram like environment that we are trying

to create.

Kindly note………

• The invitation extends to all students, teachers and principals of

schools, colleges, universities.

• School students need to be accompanied by teacher. They should be

recommended by the Principal.

• All active volunteers, coordinators, donors, well wishers are

Invited to the convention.

• The names of the delegates should be forwarded to the chapter

coordinator, who will screen the list carefully. The convention should

not be

treated a picnic opportunity, but to be taken seriously as a great

learning experience. Delegates are expected to be involved in various

activities of their

choice. There will be workshops in mornings, film screenings in the

afternoons, and concerts in the evenings.

• All chapter coordinators will recommend the names to the State

Coordination. The list should have details of the student - name, age,

institution, class etc. The adult delegate too should provide

details/status about themselves. This will help in knowing the

delegate, as well as providing

the right accommodation in Kanpur.

• All delegates are expected to make their own arrangements for

arrival / departure at Cuttack. Information about the convention will

be given from time

to time. Pick up will be arranged for everyone at the Station. SPIC

MACAY will take care of all boarding / lodging in Cuttack.

THE LAST DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION IS 1st APRIL 2011.

Since we want more participation from schools and colleges, kindly

spread the word around to all institutions in your neighbourhood,

government and

private. This invitation is also open to Government /Corporate

officials who wish to imbibe the SPIC MACAY experience.

Regards;

Dhanada Mishra

Coordinator - Odisha Chapter.