SCRIPT for DEBUT

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I am Mr. Melecio Banquerigo and I will be
your host for tonight (, this event). And before we start our program, may I
request everyone to please stand and let’s hear an opening prayer to be led to
us by Mrs. Melfe C. Sayson…(with a background prayer song).

(thank you so much, ma'am).

And now, at this juncture may I call on stage Mr. Tommy Lundvig Knudsen for
his welcome address, Sir. Let’s give him a big round of applause!...

thank you so much, sir…

INTRO:

VIDEO PRESENTATION FROM BIRTH TO A GROWN-UP LADY AVP

plays, featuring Alex’s collection of photo memories (Accompanied by
background music for the intro by LIGMA BAND)

We are gathered here tonight to witness the transformation of a young girl

into a beautiful lady. We are very lucky that we are chosen to be here and be
part of this momentous occasion in the debutant's life. You see her grow up.
You see her smile. You see her laugh. You see her everything. And now you are
about to see her as a grown-up lady. A lady of good heart, character, and
ambition. An 18th birthday marks almost the steps from youth to young adult,
with all its relative responsibilities. Join us as we celebrate this wonderful girl's
coming of age. Let us all celebrate as our girl becomes a full-bloomed lady
tonight, as our girl turns 18.

And now, it is my honor to present to you the Banico Knudsen Sienes family,
and let's begin with Mrs. Constantina D. Banico the debutant's grandmother,
and of course our very proud parents Mr. Tommy Lundvig Knudsen and Mrs.
Mirasol Banico Sienes.
ENTRANCE OF THE DEBUTANT: (Accompanied by background instrumental
music: JUST THE WAY YOU ARE)

In a land not so far away, there was once a little girl with a beauty of an angel.
Born in November, the year of 2004, this girl is the one and only daughter of
Mr. Tommy Lundvig Knudsen and Mrs. Mirasol Banico Sienes. She grew up
with so much love and kindness. She is loved by everybody for her beauty
inside and out. Her voice is an angel. Her smile bears no limit. Her heart is
unafraid. Her mind is ready to try. She's ready for any adventure for the sake of
fun and friendship. More refined than shy, more adventurous than playful,
more charismatic than charming, more alluring than beautiful. Indeed, she has
all grown up and what a sight she has become. Ladies and gentlemen, may I
introduce to you the debutant. Let us all welcome our dazzling lady of the
night/a night under the stars, MS. ALEX ANDREA BANICO SIENES.

WELCOME MESSAGE

Before we proceed to the main part of the occasion, let us first give this
moment to the people who made all this a success: from the planning to the
execution, for the food, the details of the party. Without these people, this
event would not be possible. May I call in the proud parents of our debutant
Mr. Tommy Knudsen and Mrs. Mirasol Banico Sienes, to give and share with us
their commitment to their loving daughter? Maam, sir...

(thank you so much ma'am /sir)

18 FLOWERS (with background music: REWRITE THE STARS INSTRUMENTAL :

1 MUSIC ONLY FOR 18 ROSES)

Flowers often symbolize degrees of love and affection, but they can also send a
variety of messages. Messages of forgiveness, purity, modesty, hope, beauty,
and love. The 18 roses signify 18 very special gentlemen in the life of the
debutant, like her friends, relatives, brothers, and boyfriend, and of course, we
can never forget the father for he is always the first or the last dance. To begin
with, let us call all the gents to gather on the side for the smooth flow of the
program. As your name is called, it is your chance to offer a flower and to
dance with the debutant. Starting with….(no need to mention their names for
private reason)1. ______ 2. ________3, 4,….17… The last dance is of course
reserved for the forever most handsome and most loving and supportive
father in her life. To dance with our debutant, Alex’s 18th rose, ladies and
gentlemen, Daddy Tommy Lundvig Knudsen.

FATHER AND DAUGHTER DANCE: (background music: REPEAT THE MUSIC

REWRITE THE STARS 30 SECONDS ONLY)

18 CANDLES

Let us now have the 18 Lights. Candles often reveal a sense of mystery and
supernatural guidance. It symbolizes security as it may illuminate
circumstances. It may also signify 18 significant people in our celebrant's life
who serve as her guide as she grows up. These are also the people who care
for her and love her unconditionally. As you hear your name, please be on
stage, light your candle and give a brief message or birthday wish for ALEX.
Let's start with………………….(no need to mention their names)

1.__________2._________3,4,5,…….18th candles

Many ancient cultures believed that smoke carried their prayers to the
heavens. So, at the count of three, All the members of the 18 Wishes, let’s say
“May all our wishes come true” and blow out our candles together. 1, 2, and
3…….

Everybody blows the candle

Let me share another good-to-know trivia with everyone on how birthday

cakes and candles came about as a tradition during birthdays. Some believe
that the tradition of birthday candles began in Ancient Greece. Putting candles
on a cake was a special way to pay tribute to the Greek moon goddess,
Artemis. They baked round cakes to symbolize the moon. Candles were added
to represent the reflected moonlight. Today’s tradition of making wishes
before blowing out birthday candles may have started with that belief. Enough
of all those did-you-know trivia because at this part of the program, our lovely
and stunning ALEX will blow the candles on her birthday cake. And to complete
that customary practice, let us all sing joyfully a song I am very sure everybody
is familiar with, the happy birthday song! (BIRTHDAY SONG BY LIGMA BAND)

The debutant makes a wish and blows out the candles.

18 TREASURES (with background instrumental music: A THOUSAND YEARS)

Let us now proceed to the 18 treasures. It doesn’t matter how expensive, how
elegant, or how precious the gift is, what matters most is the thought, the
value, and the essence that the gift contains. These gifts are significant to the
debutant and she will truly treasure these for the rest of her life. To start, let
us have _____________________.

MESSAGE OF DEBUTANT

Tonight's celebration will not be complete without hearing any message from
the debutant herself. So let us give this time for MS. ALEX ANDREA BANICO
SIENES to express her gratitude to all of us.

CLOSING

Thank you so much ALEX. It is also our pleasure to be part of this significant
celebration of your life. Tonight is not the end but the beginning of a long road
to walk. We wish you nothing but the best that life can offer. Happy 18 TH
birthday again and for the guests enjoy the rest of the NIGHT. It is now time for
our dinner and we will be entertained by the LIGMA BAND while eating. After
dinner is party time. Enjoy the rest of the night everyone. AGAIN, I AM YOUR
HOST. MR. MELECIO BANQUERIGO JR, SIGNING OFF. THANK U SO MUCH.

DINNER:
Prayer for the food: MELECIO BANQUERIGO
Slicing of the cake: Alex Andrea (will give 1 bite of cake to her parents as
a symbol of love and respect)
PICTURE TAKING WITH ALEX WHILE VISITORS ARE EATING
Giving of giveaways: Mirasol Banico Sienes (mother of the debutant)

DISCO PARTY: Alex opens the party with a song number: SAFE AND SOUND BY
TAYLOR SWIFT with LIGMA BAND.

ENJOY!!!