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INTRODUCTION
Erika and Dhruv

Erika: Me=Erika and You=Dhruv
(Begining music playing)
(Fade the lights= signal that program has started)
Me: Hi! I'm Erika...
You: ...and I'm Dhruv
(coming on stage people still settling down)
Me: Swagatam (hindi)
You: Krupayaa aatuyaa (marathi). navin varshaachya hardik shubbheccha
Me: Ao padharo (Gujrati)
You: Swagat (telegu) nuthana samvathsara subhakaankshaalu
Me: And most of all welcome, to balvihar annual day 2008 -2009!!!!!!!!
(Pause while people take pictures Lol!)
You: Are you excited to be here tonight?
(Whooooooo)
Both: We can't hear you!
Me: Come on! Are you excited to be her tonight???
(whooooooooo louder)
You: We are so glad to have you all here
Me: We have some really great performances coming up
You: Let's give a big round of applause for everyone who worked so hard to get here!
Me: And a big thank you to the parents!
You: and speaking of parents... (jokes)
Me: While we are all having fun, let's be respecful during the performances. Please turn off your cell phone and try to keep the side conversations to a minimum, and please no food in the auditorium. Kids should be with an adult if they are going to be in the hallway, kids that are disrupting the progarm by running around and making noises will have to be brought on stage by the MCing pair and their parents will have to come collect them. This is just to ensure that we have an absolutely fantastic Annual Day!
You: We always start annual day off with the prayers...
Me: So would all the kids please come on stage? (may change depending on if the kids will be there already)
(Then we join them and say the prayers)


PRAYERS



WELCOME SPEECH
Erika
We are very grateful to balvihar for giving us this opportunity to be in front of you today. This year we, the graduating class of balvihar, are reflecting upon what we have learned here. This is our way of showing what Balvihar means to us and how important it is. We hope you enjoy it. Special thanks to Ravi Uncle who helped us organize this. Next we would like to invite Asmita Auntie onstage for the official welcome. Let's give a big round of applause for our president Dr. Asmita Joshi!



HINDI BEGINNERS
Tejas and Ruchika
Tejas:
Thank you Asmita Auntie. I should say – Abhaar Aahay
To everyone who has celebrated their New years –a very happy New year. We would also like to acknowledge some of the other languages that are represented in our Balvihar community by saying thank you for being here:
Tejas: Tamil: Migavum nanri - Puttaandu Vazhtukkal.
Ruchika: Bengali Dhonnobaad - Subho Noboborshow
Tejas: Kannada: VandanayGalu - Hosa Varshaada Shubhaa-shayagalu
Ruchika: Malayalam: Nunni – Vishu Aashamshaagal
Tejas: Sindhi: Mehrbaani - Cheti Chand jyon Lakh Lakh Wadayun Athav

Tejas: Ok Let’s get started with a story in Hindi: ( : = pause)
Tejas: Train mein Tikit Kollector Sadhu se bola : Kahan jaana hai?
Ruchika: Sadhu nay kaha: Jahan Ram ka janam hua tha.
Tejas: TK ne poocha : Ticket hai?
Ruchika: Sadhu kehta hai: Nahin
Tejas: TK kehta hai: acha Chalo
Ruchika: Sadhu ne poocha : Kahan?
Tejas: Aray bhaiiiii - Jahan Krishan ka janam hua tha.. Jail mein
Tejas:
Aur ab aayee hamare nanhe munno ki Toli
Kuch Naach, Kuch Gaane, Kuch Pichkari , Kuch diye
Aaiyee hum sab manaye bacchon ke sang,
Ganeshotsav , Diwali, Baisakhi aur Holi.


Ruchika:
We now proudly present the Hindi Beginners celebrating the festivals of India with you. Welcome Ganapati Bappa, followed by the lights of Diwali. Dance to the tunes of Bhangra on the occasion of Baisakhi. And then play holi with Krishna.

At this time will be Hindi Intermediate 1 students please make their way backstage.



HINDI INTERMEDIATE 1

Devica and Aniruddh

D- Devica
A- Anirudh

D: Beginners did a great job describing the festivals of India. Next up is Dance Pe Chance by Hindi Intermidiate 1.

A: Naachna gaana toh hum Hindustani ke roang roang main hai aur agar aap uneme say ho jo naach nahi sakte, toh pysh karte hai "Rab Ne Bana di Jodi" ka gana "Dance Pe Chance."

D: This song will get the dancers on their toes and make the non-dancers take a chance and give dancing a try. All you need for giving dance a chance, is a good saathi. The second song, "Mil gaya hum ko saathi mil gaya" from the move "Hum kisi se kum nahi," encourages us to get our sathees and get on the dance floor and when we get there then we have to see "Kis me kitna hai dum." Yes, the third song they are performing is "Aa dekhe zara," from the move "Rocky."

A: So kya aap sub naachne ko tayat ho? Aagar nahin toh hum aap ko sikayangae aur phir dekhe ke aapke saathi key saath kis main kitna hai dum.

D: We assure you that Hindi Intermediate 1 will show that there is a dancer in each of us. At this time will Gujarathi students please make their way backstage. We hope that you will enjoy this performance.


GUJARATHI:
Aakash and Rachel

Aakash
Aaap sabako Dance pe Chance kaisa lagga ? We have one request for all Hindi fast track 2 participants to go back stage and get ready for their awesome dance!
R- I am Rachel
A – Ane Hu Aakash. Behno ane bhaiyon, Chaalo aapne garvi Gujarat jaiyea
R-But? Why are we going to Gujarat Aakash?
A- Aapne tayna Gujarat na khaas nach-gaan jova jayie. Aapne tayna bhavai no russ maanishoo.
R – Wow ! Bahvai is a dance of emotions. Generally it is performed in open ground during night. Bhavai tells a story / drama in the form of a musical. We will see dances about Gujju Naar and Naari.
A – Maa-ni aarti no laabh layeeshoo. Anee Navaratri-ni yaad lavishoo.
R – Gujarat’s garaba dance is a program but how can we not have Amba-ma’s prayers. A – Arreee ! Soauthy wadhoo majja to mata no garba manavama chee.
R – Garaba is very time-honored folk dance to worship shakti puja of jagdamba ma. It is performed in circular fashion with claps and wearing vibrant colors for 9 nights of Navarati.
A – Gujarati class to Saurashtra-na veer-na duha sambhalavshe.
R - Duha is a traditional folk song of Gujarat. This fast tracked song starts at a high pitch and after that the 'geet'/Song follows. During the song male performers shows an energetic form of dance in sync with the tunes.
A - Bollywood na gujurati geet pan jamavishoo
R- Awesome! I can’t wait. From famous movie ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ we have 2 songs – Nibuda and Fast paced ‘Dholi taro Dhol’. Even though both songs are in Hindi it takes palace in Gujarat.
A- O ha. Albeli-na nakhara batavtu Achko Machko Kareli nu Geet to hoon bhooli-ja-gayo
R- It a song about playful conversation between a boy and girl. I am sure you will like energetic dialogue.
A- The Gujarati Class of 2009 will now take you to Gujarat so all of you will be able to see and live the lifestyles of the Gujarati people.
R- But all we can say now issssss...
R+A- Sau chaloo Garavi Gujarat !



HINDI FAST TRACK 2
Dhruv and Devica


Dhruv: Swaying to the music of 'Oh Saya.'
Devica: Dhruv, we're on stage, and we have an audience.
DH: Oh, my God…., I'm sorry. ..That was a great performance, don't you think Devica?
DV: Yeah, I loved the Garba part
DH: Did you know, Devica, that Slumdog Millionaire won a total of 8 Academy Awards at the Oscars this year?
DV: Yeah, I did, I was in India at the time, and we are really proud of A.R. Rahman, Gulzar, & Pukutty for doing such a fabulous job.
DH: But did you know, Devica, that Indian movies have been represented at the Academy Awards since the 1950's?
DV: Yes Dhruv. From Mother India to Salaam Bombay, from Lagaan to Slumdog Millionaire, Indian movies have been represented at the Oscar's for over 50 years now. I have an announcement here : will the Telugu students please make their way backstage at this time.
DH: Now - Our Class, Hindi Fast Track 2, wants to take you on a trip of all the Oscar nominated movies from India.
DH/DV: We gladly present, India goes to the Oscars!


TELUGU
Priyanka and Aneesh

Priyanka: Wow Aneesh , The Hindi Fast Track 2 folks really took us for a spin.
Aneesh: That’s right Priyanka – Chhaala Amazing - KA dance chaysaydu.
Priyanka: Hey! Telugu’s MY deal!! ……… Ok Here we go!

Priyanka: Endaro mahanubaavulu, andariki vandanamulu.
Aneesh:Hello Everyone Namaste.

Priyanka: Prapanchamlo, ay matham vaarikiyna, Ay praantham vaarikiyna vaari vaari achaaralanu anusarinchi konni pandugalu vuntaayi.
Aneesh: The world loves festivals and the way we celebrate varies from religion to religion and from community to community.

Priyanka: Saadharana jeevananiki bhinnanga prajalalo utsaham nimpadam, sneham pempodinchadam ee pandugala lakshyam.
Aneesh: Fun, Excitement and a sense of community - that is the true goal of these celebrations.

Priyanka: Aadunika jeevananiki anugunanga kotha sambaralani kuda jarupukuntunaaru.
Aneesh: Along with these traditional festivals, today's families have included more festivities to accomodate the modern life styles.

Priyanka: Ee roju ma telugu taragathi ee vedukalanu maa aata paata dwara vivaristu mee mundu pradarsistamu.
Aneesh: Now, Welcome our Balvihar Telugu students as they present the celebration of Sankaranti, Ugaadi, Dusserah, Janmaashtami, New Years and of course Birthdays in the form of song and dance.

Aneesh: At this time - Will the Marathi Students please make their way backstage.






INTRODUCTION OF NEW OFFICERS
Pooja:

Wow, that was a great preformance by the telugu students about various festivals. Lets take a break from the dance preformances to introduce the new officers. Now I would like to invite current president Dr. Asmita Joshi, Current VP and President Elect Mr Gopi Ganeshan and VP Elect Mr Shirish Joglekar on the stage to announce the new team.






MARATHI
Anirudhha and Kokila
K- Congratulations to our new officers! We wish you all the best, so that Balvihar may continue to flourish and grow under your leadership.

A- Exactly! Speaking of leaders…… Did you know Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj laid the foundations for the Maratha empire?

K- Yes, Shivaji Maharaj was known and still is recognized as one of India’s greatest early rulers. Without him, the state of Maharashtra would not be what it is today.

A- He ruled the Maratha Empire after conquering the Mughals, led by Aurangzeb, who ruled at the time. He was a devout Hindu and helped form an independent kingdom long before the British rule. *pause* Now, let the Marathi class take you back in time to witness Shivaji in a daring tale as he escapes from Aurangzeb’s court using his wit and courage.

K- He ruled the Maratha Empire after conquering the Mughals, led by Aurangzeb, who ruled at the time. He was a devout Hindu and helped form an independent kingdom long before the British rule. *pause* Now, let the Marathi class take you back in time to witness Shivaji in a daring tale as he escapes from Aurangzeb’s court using his wit and courage.

A- Enjoy the performance and at this time, would the Hindi Fast Track 1 Performers please go backstage? Thank you!



[I have translated the text in Marathi with my mom and will say it on stage on Friday. - A]



HINDI FAST TRACK 1
Kriya and Palak
K: Aray Wah! Woh to "Prison Break" say bhi achha tha
P: I have to agree - this play beat Prison Break by a mile! Hey before we get going - Can the students in the Hindi Advanced and Intermediate 2 performance please go backstage at this time.

K: "aur ab Hindi fast track I ke bache jhoomenge ....do masti bhare gano par - jhoom baraber jhoom aur mauja hi mauja.
P: next up we have the wonderful students of Hindi fast-track 1 performing the songs jhoom baraber jhoom and mauja hi mauja

K: Choreagraphy ki hai Archana Joglekar and Sanyukta Deshmukh ne and masti se nachenge - hindi Fast Track 1 ke kalaakaar! ab beithieyay aur upne sub problems bhool ja-iyay......(say this with lots of excitement)
P: these fast beat songs will keep you tapping your feet and swinging to the beat.we hope you enjoy this fantastic performance!!!! - Choreographed by Archana Joglekar and Sanyukta Deshmukh. Now sit back , relax and let the artists of Hindi Fast Track 1 make all your problems disappear!





HINDI ADVANCED + INTERMEDIATE 2
Somya and Kishan
s= somya
k= kishan
s: Arre Vah! Hindi Fast Track 1 ke chhatron ne kya badiya naach dikhiya!
k: Yes! I almost wanted to join them on the stage myself! Hey! Somya Why don't you tell that great Munna Bhai joke you heard back stage, to easeup the crowd a little.
s: Aacha to tum Munna aur mai Circuit!Bhai america mein address puchega tho kya bolne ka?
k: Dhobhi Ghaat
s: Par Bhai, agar english mein bolneka tho?
k: Washington
s: Namaste! Mera nam Somya hai!
k: Hello, my name is Kishan
s: Ab aap ki mulakat un shaks se karvaatey hein , jinhe log pyar se "Mozart of Madras" kehte hein.
k: Oh!!! A R Rahman. He needs no introduction. The idolized figure who has won 13 filmfare awards, 1 Bafta award, 1 Golden Globe, and 2 Academy Awards
s: Shri A R Rahman India ke woh pehele sangeetkaar hein jinhe Oscar ka sum-maan mila he. Ab Hindi Intermediate 2 aur Hindi Advanced Class aapke samane unke gaano par aapna jalwa dikhakar unhe honor karna chahate hein.
k: You mean you are doing a tribute to him, One of the most brilliant composers of Bollywood, whose career has spanned over a decade, mixing music ranging from Western and Indian classical to Rap. We have grown up listening to and loving his songs and his music has been pivotal to love of our Bollywood songs.
s: Chaiya Chaiya se laiker Jai Ho tak, hum sab unke gaano par thirakthe rahain hein. Ab dekhiye A R Rahmanji ke sangeet ki ek jhalak
k: Now please welcome the Hindi Advanced and Hindi Intermediate 2 students who will be doing a tribute to A R Rahman. Thank You.
I HAVE ALSO BEEN ASKED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE DOORS TO THE CAFETARIA WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THE NATIONAL ANTHEMS ARE OVER. So Please sit back and..

s+k: ENJOY THE SHOW!



GRADUATING SENIORS
Erika: That was fun. Sheetal and Alpana auntie worked us very hard during rehearsals and it think it showed in the performance. As we come to the end of our performances we would like to invite all the graduating kids onstage. We would like to give a big thank you to everyone here at balvihar. All our teachers, friends and family. Some of us have been here for almost nine years! We have learned so many things about our culture and religion here. It feels so good to be able to speak to my grandparents in Hindi too. Balvihar is like family to us and we love everyone in it! We wouldn't be here today if it weren't for you all and we are so grateful.
Thank you so much! And now I’ll hand the mike to Priyanka and Neha.




NATIONAL ANTHEM and END
Priyanka and Neha.
Neha: This brings us to the last item of this year's annual day. Our balvihar students will say the national anthems of India and the USA.

Priyanka: Before we get to the last item I would like to recognize a special contribution by a student of our class: Erika Munshi for coordinating the MC activity.

Neha: After the national anthem, please proceed to the cafeteria for dinner. The cafeteria is located well just follow your nose – I tried before and it worked!! And incase you still can't find it, it is right next to the auditorium.

Priyanka: We thank you all for being an excellent audience today. Please give one more round of applause to all the participants and coordinators who worked so hard for the past several weeks to make this event a great success. And now please rise for the national anthems.