Ready-to-use script for cultural programs.
Scene 1: The Sun and The Seasons
Soft music playing. Surya stands center stage with glowing light.
Narrator:
Long ago, when humans lived close to nature, the Sun was more than light in the sky. He was Surya, the giver of life, warmth, and time itself.
Surya:
For months, I travel south, and the world grows cold. But the time has come… I now begin my journey northward.
(Music rises)
Scene 2: Makar Sankranti – The Sacred Turn
Sage:
Today, the Sun enters Makara Rashi. This holy day is called Makar Sankranti!
Narrator:
It is believed that on this day, light defeats darkness, and good deeds bring great blessings.
(Villagers enter with folded hands)
Villagers:
(Together) We thank you, Surya Dev!
Child:
(Offering sweets)
Take sesame and jaggery. Let our lives be sweet and our words kind.
Surya:
Let harmony return to families. Let forgiveness heal old wounds.
(Short pause)
Narrator:
On this day, Surya even visits his son Shani, teaching the world the power of reconciliation.
Scene 3: Uttarayan – Hopes Take Flight
Sound of wind. Children pretend to fly kites.
Narrator:
With Makar Sankranti begins Uttarayan — the Sun’s northward journey.
Farmer 1:
The days are getting longer!
Farmer 2:
The cold is fading. Hope has returned!
Child:
Look! Our kites touch the sky!
Narrator:
Kites fly high, carrying dreams, gratitude, and joy — as people welcome health, warmth, and new beginnings.
Scene 4: Magh Bihu – Fire of Gratitude (Assam)
Bonfire prop or symbolic flame on stage.
Narrator:
The Sun travels east to the fertile lands of Assam.
Assamese Farmer:
Our harvest is complete. Let us thank fire and nature.
(Villagers circle the bonfire)
All:
(Softly)
May hardship burn away. May abundance stay.
Narrator:
This is Magh Bihu — a celebration of harvest, unity, and sharing food with love.
Scene 5: Pongal – When Life Overflows (Tamil Nadu)
Clay pot prop. Boiling sound effect.
Tamil Farmer:
Milk rises! Rice cooks!
All:
(Joyfully)
Pongalo Pongal!
Narrator:
Pongal means to overflow — overflowing with prosperity, happiness, and blessings.
(Lord Krishna enters)
Krishna:
Do not worship power alone. Honor the Earth, the cattle, and nature — for they sustain life.
Narrator:
On Mattu Pongal, cows are thanked and celebrated, reminding us to respect every living being.
Final Scene: One Sun, One Message
(All characters come together on stage)
Surya:
Though you celebrate me in many ways, your message is one.
All Together:
Gratitude to the Sun
Respect for Nature
Sharing with Humanity
Narrator:
Makar Sankranti. Uttarayan. Bihu. Pongal. Different names. Different customs. But one eternal story — the journey of the Sun and the unity of India.
(Music swells)
🌟 The Message
"When we live in harmony with nature, respect one another, and share with open hearts — life always returns with warmth and abundance."