Name: Nakshatra Suresh Kumar
Ice breaker speech
Title: My Favorite Festival – Diwali
Time: 3 - 4 Minutes
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Good evening, everyone!
My name is Nakshatra, and I am
very excited to be here with all of you today.
This is my very first prepared speech
at NextGen Speakers Club.
Since this is my icebreaker, I
wanted to choose a topic that I really love,
something that makes me very happy.
Can you guess what it is? Yes, it is Diwali – the Festival of Lights!
Diwali is my most favourite
festival, and I wait for it the whole year.
The preparations
start many days before. At my home, the fun begins when my mom says, 'It’s time
to clean the house!'.
We dust the windows, arrange the
cupboards, and make everything neat.
My dad brings home lights, candles, and colourful diyas.
On Diwali day, our house becomes
so beautiful!
We hang lights on
the balcony, place diyas at every corner, and my mom makes a rangoli with
bright colour. When I see the diyas glowing at night, it feels like magic.
The whole street shines with lamps, as if stars have come
down from the sky.
Do you all like sweets?
I love sweets! On Diwali, my mom
makes laddus, Gulab jamun, and sometimes halwa.
We also buy chocolates. I think I
eat more sweets during Diwali than in the whole year!
My favourite is Gulab jamun because it is soft, sweet, and
melts in my mouth.
And of course, crackers! My favourite
is sparklers because they are shiny and safe.
I like to write my name in the
air with them.
Sometimes we burst small flowerpots
that shine with colours.
But my parents always remind me to be careful and safe.
But Diwali is not just about
sweets and crackers. It has a beautiful story behind it.
My grandmother told me the story
of Lord Rama.
After 14 years in the forest, he
returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshmana after defeating Ravana.
The people of Ayodhya were so
happy, they lit lamps everywhere to welcome him home.
That’s why we light diyas even today – to celebrate the
return of Lord Rama and the victory of good over evil
There is also another story about
Goddess Lakshmi.
People believe she brings wealth,
peace, and happiness to our homes.
That is why we clean our house and decorate it beautifully,
so she feels welcome.
So, Diwali is not just a festival of lights, but also a
festival of faith, hope, and happiness.
For me, Diwali means joy. It is
the time when our whole family comes together.
I get to spend time with my friends, and we all play, eat,
and laugh together.
Diwali also means sharing. We
give sweets and gifts to our neighbours and friends.
Everyone smiles when they receive them, and I feel happy
too.
My parents tell me that Diwali
teaches us something important:
that good always wins over evil,
and light always removes darkness.
I think that is very true.
Whenever I see a diya burning, I
feel it is not just a lamp – it is a small light reminding us to be kind,
helpful, and good to others.
Thank you so much for listening
to my speech.
I wish all of you a very Happy
Diwali in advance!
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Time Limit: 3–4 minutes
Purpose: The Ice Breaker speech is your first step in public speaking. It’s an opportunity for members to get to know you and for you to build confidence speaking in front of an audience.
Suggested Topics to Include:
Your background and upbringing
Hometown and culture
Family
School or college life
Friends and memorable moments
Favorite food, sports, or movies
Hobbies and interests
Personal experiences that shaped you
Tip: Speak from the heart, keep it simple, and let your personality shine.
Your voice matters the most.
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