ENGLISH I

CULTURAL PROGRAMME REVIEW

In Question no 2(a) , the next topic that we have

to deal with is Cultural Programme Review.

A CULTURAL PROGRAMME COMPRISES EVENTS AIMED AT HIGHLIGHTING THE VALUES

AND CULTURE OF A SOCIETY OR A NATION. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE DANCE,
MUSIC ,FOLK- SONG AND FOLK – DANCE, SHORT – SKITS, FETE ,ETC. A REVIEW OF
SUCH PROGRAMME MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING :

• DATE AND VENUE OF THE PROGRAMME

• INAUGURATION BY A CHIEF GUEST
• ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
• OTHER IMPORTANT FEATURES
• HIGHLIGHT OF THE PROGRAMME
• CHIEF GUEST'S REACTION AND REACTION OF THE AUDIENCE.
 SAMPLE OF CULTURAL PROGRAMME REVIEW

Outline : Date and venue of the programme – the inauguration and guests of honour –
the main events of the programme – presentation of awards to the participants - vote
of thanks by the Principal.

‘ CULTURAL PROGRAMME '

The Annual Cultural Programme of St. Augustine’s School, Kalimpong was held in
the school premises in a befitting manner on 28th August 2019. Presided over by the
Principal of the school , the event was attended by local Member of the Parliament as
the chief guest , while Bipul Chettri was present as the special guest.

Distinguished guests , guardians and the students of the school also attended the
inaugural function. The events of the day-long programme included music ,
recitation, dance , story telling , extempore speech , chorus and pantomime. Students
from around ten schools participated in the event. The event provided the platform
for the students to showcase their talents. The participants were happy and excited
to take part in this event.

The Chief guest distributed prizes among the participants who performed well in the
function. The chief guest also delivered a valuable speech. In his speech he gave
much importance to the need for arranging such a programme. He encouraged the
students for their laudable performance. The programme concluded with a cultural
(Maruni) dance performance. At the end of the programme a vote of thanks was
delivered by the Principal.

Everybody enjoyed the cultural function and highly appreciated the organisers. The
function revealed many aspects of different cultures before the audience. The
programme ended with the singing of the National Anthem.