Today is the big day,

To think of how far-flung we have come,

And how afar we have to go?
Along with multifarious struggles and triumphs,
There is much more to thrive and much more to show.
Lets rejoice the majestic journey,
This establishment had had up to now,
Lets 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. Its 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
_____________. ( sponsors 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 lets 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 Principals and vice principals to
come up on stage to light the lamp.
Thank you so much, everybody. Now you may take the weight off your feet 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 individuals 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 lets
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. Lets 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 its time for our next piece of entertainment. Its time
for super rocking; super cool, super uber Hip Hop dance performance. Lets 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 dont 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. Isnt this obvious with their applauds?

INTRODUCTION TO SEMI CLASSICAL DANCE:

Anchor 1: Lets 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 _______ (Organizations 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. Its 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.

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 isnt about looking good or having that perfect figure but
about loving yourself and looking good in whatever you wear. Its time for the high point of
todays jamboree our fashion show. All the lovely attires have been SPONSORED BY
_____________. So lets 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, lets have a variation. Lets come back to real life, lets 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 its 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

todays man. The hall got all grave and quiet. Dont worry our next performance wont let
you feel so and will completely metamorphose your mood.

INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Anchor 2: Doesnt dancing make one blissful?

Doesnt 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.
Also Read the following:
Anchoring Script For Cultural Event/Annual Function : Part 1
INTRODUCTION TO GUJARATI GARBA:

Anchor 1: Lets 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 dont teach you how to have
empathy, they dont teach you how to relief others in times of need, they dont instill you
with the ability of not hurting anyone and they dont 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, Its 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 lets get ready to rock n roll.

(AFTER THE PERFORMANCE)

Anchor 1: Wasnt this mind-blowing? I feel like we got transported to Latin America.
Anchor 2: Yes even I cant 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

Dont 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 doesnt stop, No.
-Kesha
Anchor 2: And our party is not stopping anytime soon. Now its 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: Lets gear up to get immersed in some oomph, some vibes of joy in this
upcoming flamboyant, and everybodys favourite dance form Punjabi Dance.

(AFTER THE DANCE)

Anchor 2: What a pulsating and sparkling act.

Anchor 1: Truly vivacious. Audiences 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 lets 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 its 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.