INTRODUCTION TO THE EVENT

Today is the big day,

To think of how far-flung we have come,

And how afar we have to go?

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Along with multifarious struggles and triumphs,

There is much more to thrive and much more to show.

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Let’s rejoice the majestic journey,

This establishment had had up to now,

Let’s raise a toast to make it even better,

Let us take a vow!

Anchor 1: Good evening to one and all present here, our

honoured management/Director, Well acclaimed chief guests
and guests of honour, All treasured invitees, Revered
teachers and of course our startling students. How lovely is
this day and so does the ambience and aura surrounding it?
Soon the colours of this merriment will unfold and will
transport us to another world.

Anchor 2: Yes dear, we are all joined together as a family to

revel addition of another milestone of our accomplishment in
the history of one of the leading group of colleges of ________
(City name, College name) We are here to celebrate our Tenth
Annual Function ___________ ( Function name)

I ________and I ________ (Name of the anchors) welcome you all

on behalf of the entire _________ group. (Name of the
college/group)
INTRODUCTION TO ANNUAL FUNCTION

Anchor 1:

“Manzil mil he jati hai Ek din,

Ye koi mukaddar ke khel Nahi hote,

Gar koshish he na kare insan,

To kamyabi se mel nhi hote.”

Anchor 2:- The theme of our Annual function ________

( Function name) is the concept of pulsating and appreciating
the imaginative instincts and acts of brilliant and talented
students of ______ group of college to bring out their hidden
aptitude.

Anchor 1: The prophecy of our 10th annual day _____2016 has

yet again delivered the students a level of enhancement it
takes along with it. It’s a day of the out-and-out unsullied
portrayal of flair and robustness of our nascent scholars.

Anchor 2:- This is a platform to bring into line with our vision
which states that not only the scholarly development of an
individual is important but the development of complete
persona which helps students to stand out in the competitive
professional environment.

Anchor 1: There are some out of sight support who although

are not otherwise visible but they play a major role in the
organization of such events. They are our backbone; our
pillars of support, Our Sponsors We express our wholehearted
gratitude to our sponsors _____________. ( sponsor’s name)
INTRODUCTION TO LAMP LIGHTING CEREMONY

Anchor 1 :-

” Saraswati Maha-bhage, Vidhya kamala lochane,

Vidhya-roope Vishalakshi, Vidhyam Dehi namostute “

(Oh Lotus eyed Mother Saraswati, Kindly bless us with

knowledge and humility)

Like every other auspicious occasion let’s start this event by

offering our prayers to ‘Maa Saraswati” and conduct our
customary LAMP-LIGHTING ceremony as a tribute to Mother
Saraswati, the embodiment of knowledge.

Anchor 2:- For this, we will request our honoured chief

guests…………….., _________ Guests of honour, Mr.Chairman
_______ Mr. Director _______ Respected Principal and vice
principal to come up on stage to light the lamp.

Thank you so much everybody.Now you may take the weight

off your feet and your seats and be seated.

-> INTRODUCTION TO THE DANCE

PERFORMANCES
->Anchor 1:

WE DANCE FOR LAUGHTER.

 WE DANCE FOR TEARS.

WE DANCE FOR MADNESS.

WE DANCE FOR FEARS.

WE DANCE FOR HOPES.

WE DANCE FOR SCREAMS.

WE ARE THE DANCERS.

WE CREATE DREAMS.

-ALBERT EINSTEIN

Anchor 2:- DANCE is one of the most divine form Arts. It is

much more than just moving your hands and legs. Dance is
actually a way to expression an individual’s feelings.
“Dancers are the messengers of the gods”

-Martha Graham

Anchor 1: So get set ready for all the excitement and delight.
Save up your energy folks because today we are going to
catch sight of some great dances, Some great flair. So let’s
gear up for a striking beginning of the show.

INTRODUCTION TO ‘DURGA VANDANA’

Anchor 1:

“YA DEVI SARVA BHUTESHU , SHAKTI ROOPEN SANSTHITHA,

NAMASTASYEI NAMASTASYEI, NAMASTASYEI NAMO NAMAH”

Goddess Durga indicates power and ‘Shakti’. “Durga” means

“the one who eradicates miseries and woes. “Our institution
firmly considers each and every girl of our college as a
“Durga” and always puts efforts to recognise girls of their
hidden supremacy. Let us unveil this power through this
power packed “Durga Vandana” performance.

Anchor 2: (After the performance)

What a holy and elegant beginning of the performances: This

act gave wings of reality to the real ambition of our
establishment that is women empowerment.

Anchor 1: True that! This performance was the spot-on

dedication to all the tough women out there. Let’s pledge to
ourselves.

“TO KNOW SUCH WOMAN

TO BE SUCH WOMAN

AND TO RAISE SUCH WOMAN”

->INTRODUCTION TO WELCOME SPEECH

Anchor 1: He is a distinguished young educationist.

Anchor 2: Motivational speaker.

Anchor 1: Author of 3 books.

Anchor 2: And Winner of plentiful awards and titles. Any

guess?

Anchor 1: Yes, He is none other than our academic director

_________. I would like to invite Dr. _______ on stage for a
welcome speech.

Anchor 1: (END OF SPEECH)

Thank you so much, sir.We feel really privileged to have your
supervision and backing with us at all times possible.
Without you, all this would not have been possible.

Anchor 2:- Thank you thank you and thank you!!

WELCOME OF THE CHIEF GUEST:

Anchor 1: We are extremely thrilled to have with us _________.

This extraordinary personality does not need any introduction
at all. A nobleman with a character of great heights, a
prophecy of distinctness, an originator of multifarious
notions. You have made our society proud with all the great
endeavors taken over time.

Anchor 2: A statue of knowledge and experience. You are an

inspiration to all of us. “Mai manniya shri ____________ ji ko
manch pe bulana chahoongi, ki ve aen avem hame
margdarshit Karen”.(hindi)

(AFTER THE SPEECH)

Thank you so much for devoting your precious time and

endowing the young pupils with you words of wisdom and
experience!

INTRODUCTION TO HIP HOP DANCE:

Anchor 1: Hey! I think our audiences need a little lift up now.

Anchor 2: Exactly! What if we give them a tiny bit of the hip

hop music, dance, and girls and boys dressed in loose fit
pants and hoodies performing street dances? I Hope you got
enough hints?

Anchor 1: Any guesses? Yeah, Right it’s time for our next
piece of entertainment. It’s time for super rocking; super
cool, super uber ‘Hip Hop dance performance’. Let’s welcome
the performers with a big round of applause and let them
know how eagerly we are waiting for this one?

Anchor 1: (After the performance) Oh my god! Guys, you

broke the stumps on stage. The performance was so
energetic that the claps and hooting just don’t seem to end.
A big round of applause for the performers.

INTRODUCTION TO RAJASTHANI DANCE

Anchor 1:

Sunbeam on the eyes,

Castles on the highs

Deserts on the sides

Rainbow like kaleidoscopic guise

Exuberant mystique to make your spirits rise

Be prepared for your expectations to surmise

I bet with no reprise

Once you see Rajasthan

It would be hard to bid goodbyes.

These lines or for that matter, any lines are not sufficient to
define the beauty and art of this colorful place called
“Rajasthan”. There is so much to see, so much to explore, so
much to discover and so much to assimilate here. ‘Ghoomar,
one of the traditional folk dances of ‘Rajasthan’ is not just an
act of singing and dancing but is a considered a
representation of womenfolk.

Anchor 2: Paying an homage to “GHOOMER” Here is a

performance which will let us all feel the ‘Rajasthani mitti ki
khushbu’. Peeps let us string together with this ‘Ghoomer’
act.

Anchor 1: (After the performance)

Wow! This for sure was one artistic and awe-struck

performance. Nothing can come at par with beauty and the
classiness of our heritage.

Anchor 2: Yes, That was an unbelievable performance indeed

which totally fascinated the spectators. Isn’t this obvious
with their applauds?

INTRODUCTION TO SEMI CLASSICAL DANCE:

Anchor 1: Let’s move forward to a different dance form that

shouts of sophistication and grace. It is time for a semi-
classical dance act, a dance form which is a combination of
classical and Bollywood. Our next performance is a
dedication to Pandit Birju Maharaj on the song “ kahe ched
ched mohe ”

Anchor 2: (After the Performance)

That was such a beautiful recital. How enchanting! A Rhyme
of taps !! An assortment of charming melody and marvellous
harmony!

INTRODUCTION TO PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

CEREMONY

Anchor 1: Nobody is born a winner. To be a winner one must

“PLAN TO WIN

PREPARE TO WIN

AND EXPECT TO WIN.”

-zig Ziglar

Anchor 2: Here at _______ (Organization’s name), we not only

value the academics but also our creative tendencies, and
cultivate it into something great which stays with you for the
lifetime. It brings the wide-ranging expansion in students’
capability and disposition thereby increasing their chances of
sustaining in the ever fierce practical world.

Anchor 1: Now it is the time we give due recognition to the

aptitude and acumen of our brimming students, future
leaders of society. It’s time for the prize distribution
ceremony. For this we would like to call upon stage __________

(After the ceremony)

Congratulations to all the winners. We hope winning becomes

a consistent habit for you all. Have a great future ahead and
make us proud.

Anchor 1:
“Fashion, Turn to the Left

Fashion, Turn to the Right,

Oo Fashion

We are going to make everyone frown,

We are gonna dress up our best

And coming to town.”

-David Bowie

Anchor 2: The charm of fashion is infinite, though it stands

different for every person. Some visualise clothing as a
product, some as a creative manifestation of their persona
and many use their dress as an easy and fascinating way to
stand out from the crowd.

Anchor 1: So a member of the audience, we have a real

delight for you today. Within few moments, you will get the
chance to see our lovely divas and handsome hunks putting
on a display some of the most glamorous ethnic/Modern
outfits.

Anchor 2: This fashion display isn’t about looking good or

having that perfect figure but about loving yourself and
looking good in whatever you wear. It’s time for the high point
of today’s jamboree our fashion show. All the lovely attires
have been SPONSORED BY _____________. So let’s put our
hands together for the ramp walk.
(AFTER THE FASHION SHOW)

Anchor 2: Speechless: enchanting.

Anchor 1: Spellbinding: Blend of talent and beauty.

We for sure have a lot of future models and actors right here
with us.
INTRODUCTION TO PLAY

Anchor 1: I am still hypnotized by the charm of Fashion Show.

Anchor 2: Well come back now, let’s have a variation. Let’s

come back to real life, let’s come back to the drama of life.
Along with all the merriment and happiness of life it is
equally important to bring out grim realities of our existence.
If we see, In a way life itself is a drama and we are all artists
playing our roles assigned to us by god. At the moment it’s
time for our subsequent act i.e. a play Titled “ONE DAY.

Anchor 1: One day is a play about ______________ (Description

about the play)

(AFTER THE PERFORMANCE)

Anchor 1: It was a remarkable depiction of complications and

emotions surrounding today’s man. The hall got all grave and
quiet. Don’t worry our next performance won’t let you feel so
and will completely metamorphose your mood.

INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY
DANCE

Anchor 2: Doesn’t dancing make one blissful?

Doesn’t it free you from every damn care?

Dance like no one is watching and just revel in its sensation.

It Does not matter whether you have learnt Dancing or not?
Whether you have taken any professional training or not?

What is most important is that your heart loves to dance!

Anchor 1: Now this dance form is touted to be the most

elegant and the most graceful dance form ever that
implicates various striking postures, movements and
hypnotic formations which captivate the watchers from their
hearts leaving them wanting for more and more. Our next
presentation is going to be Contemporary dance.

(AFTER THE PERFORMANCE)

Anchor 2: What an eloquent recital. The dancers have given

sense to every emotion with their knack. Rightly alleviating
the qualities of a great performer. Refinement, flair, panache
and grandeur, the whole shebang.

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Anchoring Script For Cultural Event/Annual Function : Part 1

INTRODUCTION TO GUJARATI GARBA:

Anchor 1: Let’s take a jog down the memory lane of Gujarat

and get ready to witness “GARBA”, the native dance of
women in Gujarat. The ‘Garba’ dance is performed throughout
nine nights of ‘Navaratri’.

Anchor 2: So, hold your breath and welcome the exuberant

Gujarati dance performers with a big round of applause.
(End of performance)

Anchor 2: A sizzling performance by our girls!

INTRODUCTION TO ANNUAL REPORT:

ANCHOR 1: You know yesterday I was pondering over the

thought that does college/School only means Study and
academics? There are various another form of knowledge
which are usually not being taught to one at the college.
Colleges don’t teach you how to have empathy, they don’t
teach you how to relief others in times of need, they don’t
instill you with the ability of not hurting anyone and they
don’t articulate you with the skills of saying sorry and thank
you whenever necessary.

Anchor 2: Nevertheless here at _________ (College/School

name) we not only furnish you with a proficient degree but
we also try to transform you into an impeccable personality
and this is something which stands us out. The ___________
(College/School name) represents achievements; zeal, hard
work and triumphs of our team of Directors, Principals,
Faculty members and of course our students.

Anchor 1: So, It’s time to confer our annual accomplishments

and small and big victories. I would like to call upon stage Mr.
________ to present our Annual Report.

(AFTER THE REPORT READING)

Thank you so much, sir. Can we have a big round of applause
for ourselves?

INTRODUCTION TO SALSA DANCE:

Anchor 1:

“Roses are red, Salsa is Hot

Chocolate has calories, Dancing does not.”

-Quotesgram.com

Anchor 2: I hope you got enough hints about our next act.

Anchor 2: Wait for it. We are going worldwide now with our
next dance performance. Dance of Love and robust “Salsa”.

Therefore, Buckle up your seat belt and let’s get ready to

rock n roll.

(AFTER THE PERFORMANCE)

Anchor 1: Wasn’t this mind-blowing? I feel like we got

transported to Latin America.

Anchor 2: Yes even I can’t even stop my feet from tapping.

You slayed it, girls.
INTRODUCTION TO MAHARASHTRIAN:
‘LAVANI’

Anchor 1: The secret of perfection in variety. In order to prove

this statement lets go ‘desi’ after going international with our
next dance performance. Coining from the state of
Maharashtra this Dance form is a combination of
‘Maharashtrian’ peppy songs and dances which showcase
various social sides in an enjoyable form.

Anchor 2: We are now about to witness our next enticing

performance which is ‘Lavani’, traditional dance style of
Maharashtra. So put your hands together for lavani on the
song “Mala saude”. The stage is all yours ladies.

(AFTER THE DANCE)

Anchor 1: What a Beautiful and energy filled performance.

Anchor 2: Truly sophisticated and well formed.

INTRODUCTION TO PUNJABI DANCE

“Don’t stop make it pop,

DJ, Blow my speakers up.

Tonight, I am a fight,

Till we see the sunlight,

Tick tock on the clock,

But the party doesn’t stop, No.”

-Kesha

Anchor 2: And our party is not stopping anytime soon. Now

it’s time for some fun, frolic, ‘Masti’ and ‘maza’. Illuminating
before you this full get-up-and-go kinda Punjabi dance medley
of ‘bhangra’ and ‘giddha’.

Anchor 1: Let’s gear up to get immersed in some oomph,

some vibes of joy in this upcoming flamboyant, and
everybody’s favourite dance form Punjabi Dance.

(AFTER THE DANCE)

Anchor 2: What a pulsating and sparkling act.

Anchor 1: Truly vivacious. Audience’s reaction says it all.

INTRODUCTION TO FINALE:
Anchor 1: There is a completion of every celebration, but we
rely on the faith that there is never an end but always a
beginning because the show must go on. An end is a
commencement of somewhat new, something so worthy,
something so inordinate. The beauty lies in relishing
whatever we have in present and expecting the best out of
future. On this note, we are moving further with the finale of
this magnificent evening, Our finale act.

Anchor 2: :
” Mangalam bhagavan vishnum Mangalam garudadhwajah

Mangalam pundareekaksham

Mangalaya tano hari”

So let’s commence towards the breathtaking climax of this

evening i.e. our finale ‘Vishnu Stuti’ A dedication to Lord
Vishnu.

(AFTER THE DANCE)

Anchor 2: This is what we call Finale.

Anchor 1: Amazing act. Amazing dance steps, Amazing

costumes, what a grace and poise. Kudos to the
choreographers for putting together this great act.

( End of performances )

Anchor 1: High-spirited presentations, Lively dances, Top

notch performances, Stunning costumes, Too good to be true
sets and most outstandingly, you, the audience. The people
who made this show possess life.

Anchor 2: Today we beheld the greatest gala in ________

(College name ) history.

Now it’s time for a vote of thanks, I would like to call upon
stage _______.

Vote of thanks
Anchoring script for the valedictory function:Click Here for
script for – VOTE OF THANKS

Anchor 1: We are greatly appreciative of the fact that you all

gave your best us and made this show such a huge knockout.
We sincerely believe that you will incessantly support us with
your awe-inspiring love and sweats the way you are doing, for
the past years and in return, we assure you to convey you the
best of what we have.

Anchor 2: Thank you once again all of you.