New Delhi: SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth) is set to bring a spectacular three-day Folk and Tribal Arts and Crafts Festival. Scheduled from November 21st to 23rd, 2025, the event will take place at the picturesque Sunder Nursery Amphitheatre in New Delhi. This festival promises to shine a spotlight on India’s rich folk and tribal traditions through vibrant performances, hands-on workshops, and rich artist interactions. It is a unique cultural feast that invites everyone to experience India’s artistic legacy.
Supported by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the Department of Art, Culture and Language, Sudha Sangini, and Doordarshan, the festival aims to engage the youth by showcasing traditional knowledge and artistic expressions. The event underscores SPIC MACAY’s commitment to preserving the guru shishya parampara and supporting indigenous practitioners. Visitors will not only enjoy soulful music and dance but also have the rare chance to meet award-winning artisans and learn crafts firsthand.
Craft Workshops will begin at 11:30 am onwards in the morning, while the Folk Performances will take place from 6 pm onwards in the evening.
The inaugural evening will commence with Mangala Isai Nadaswaram by Shri S Kandaswamy and Group from Tamil Nadu. This will be followed by Purulia Chhau by Shri Tarapada Rajak and Group from West Bengal, Seraikela Chhau by Shri Biswanath Kumbhakar and Group from Jharkhand and Ottanthullal by Kalamandalam Mohanakrishnan and Group from Kerala.
The second evening will feature Baul Sangeet by Shri Lakshman Das and Group from West Bengal, the dynamic Hojagiri by Shri Debasis Reang and Group from Tripura, and Thougal Jagoi presented by Dr Nganbi Chanu and Group from Manipur.
The concluding evening will showcase Ghussadi performed by Shri Kanaka Sudarshan and Group from Telangana, the Wangala Dance by the Meghalaya troupe, and a concluding performance of Qawwali by the Warsi Brothers from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
Daytime sessions will offer workshops conducted by senior artisans representing significant craft traditions. Participants may engage with Sikki Grass Weaving by Rubi Devi (Bihar), Papermachie by Anubha Karn (Bihar), Calligraphy by Mushtaq Ahmed (Delhi), Wood Carving Calligraphy by Mohd Ameen Farooqi (Delhi), Madhubani Painting by Manoj K Choudhary (Bihar), Terracotta by Manoj Kumar (Delhi), Bhil Painting by Gangu Bai (Madhya Pradesh), Gond Painting by Sambhav Shyam (Madhya Pradesh), Warli Painting by Chandrakant Mahala (Dadra and Nagar). Haveli), and Bamboo Craft by Subrata Chakraborty (Tripura).
These sessions provide the public with a rare opportunity to learn directly from custodians of longstanding artistic lineages.
Suman Doonga, convenor of the festival, says, “We aim to inspire young minds and foster the guru shishya parampara through this festival. It’s a celebration of the enduring spirit of India’s artistic heritage.”
This festival is open to all and presents an enriching opportunity to experience India’s folk and tribal arts in a truly immersive setting. Mark your calendars for November 21st to 23rd at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi—where tradition meets celebration.
