sample speeches
Opening Remarks was created on 1978-01-24.
Tagalog translation of opening remarks: bating panimula
Tagalog Translation of OPENING REMARKS: Bating Panimula
"Good evening, honored guests, faculty, and most importantly, our graduating students. Today is a day of celebration as we gather to recognize the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students. It is a privilege to witness each of you reach this milestone, and we look forward to seeing the great things you will accomplish in the future."
Opening remarks for any seminar can be something as simple as a quote from a famous person that relates to the topic being discussed.
Opening remarks for a kindergarten speech will be things such as a welcome, a congratulations to the children for their progress. Kindergarten students gain a lot of maturity in their first year of school and that can be focused on.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our Nutrition Month celebration for the year 2009. We are gathered here today to highlight the importance of healthy eating and good nutrition in promoting overall well-being. Let us join hands in raising awareness and making healthier choices for a better future. Enjoy the event!"
Typically, opening remarks precede prayers in formal settings, as the remarks set the tone and purpose of the gathering or event before the prayer is offered. However, the order may vary based on cultural or religious practices.
An example of opening remarks for a debut party would include greeting guest, thanking the guest for attendance, and then an introduction of any guest of honors.
Opening remarks for a beauty pageant will likely include a welcome to the audience and contestants. Also an introduction of judges and some short anecdotes to entertain the crowd will be sufficient.
A sample of something that one could say at the closing of a class reunion would be something about how nice it was to see everyone and how it would be nice to do it again more often. You could also speak about how the world has changed since graduation, discuss how things are better now, and how they are worse.