Answer: A lively compering script that follows the order of the programme and links each item.
Independence Day Celebration — Compering Script
Greeting : Good morning, respected Principal, honourable chief guest, teachers and my dear friends! A very happy Independence Day to all of you. Today we gather with pride to celebrate the freedom won by the sacrifices of our brave freedom fighters. Jai Hind!
Welcoming dignitaries : It is my privilege to welcome our chief guest, Colonel (Retd.) Vikram Shinde, who served the nation for thirty years. I request our Principal to welcome him with a bouquet. Let us greet them with a big round of applause.
Flag hoisting and National Anthem : Now I request our chief guest to hoist the National Flag. Please stand in attention for the National Anthem. … Thank you. Please be seated.
Cultural programme : To begin our cultural fest, the students of Class 12 will present a patriotic group song, ‘Ae Watan’. … Wasn’t that soul-stirring? Next, a group of F.Y. students will perform a dance showing the unity in diversity of our nation. … Now, a short skit on our freedom struggle by the Drama Club.
Patriotic message : I now request our chief guest to address us. … Thank you, sir, for your inspiring words. Friends, freedom is not only a right but also a responsibility. Let us be honest citizens and keep our country clean, united and strong.
Vote of thanks : I thank our chief guest, Principal, teachers and all participants for making this day memorable. Sweets will now be distributed. Jai Hind! Vande Mataram!