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[Respect-for-the-Aged Celebration] Celebrate with vibrant decorations! A roundup of decoration ideas
Let’s enjoy getting ready for the Respect-for-the-Aged celebration!Handmade decorations that brighten up the venue are full of warmth and perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere.This time, we’ll introduce gentle, soothing decorations made with origami and construction paper.We’ve prepared a variety of Japanese and Western-style ideas, such as paper fans, floral motifs, and lucky symbols perfect for celebrations.Working on them together with seniors might spark lively conversations and fond memories.Create a special day with easy-to-make yet eye-catching decorations that anyone can enjoy.
[Respect-for-the-Aged Day Celebration] Celebrate with Festive Decorations! A Roundup of Decoration Ideas (1–10)
Hanging ornament of fans
Because a folding fan spreads out toward the end, it has long been considered a lucky item and is a familiar motif for older adults as well.
How about making a hanging fan decoration for Respect for the Aged Day? Prepare solid-color, traditional Japanese-patterned, and gold origami paper, and cut each to the desired sizes.
After applying glue, accordion-fold them as shown in the video.
Once you’ve made two pieces, stack them and staple the lower part together.
Open and shape them to complete the fan.
Attach a string, and you’ll have a lovely Japanese-style hanging decoration.
Cute flower
When it comes to decorations for Respect-for-the-Aged Day gatherings, you can’t go without floral ornaments.
Here’s how to make cute flower decorations using origami.
First, fold a strip of origami paper into an accordion.
Then fold the accordion-folded paper in half so it’s half the length, and round off the tip by cutting it.
Be mindful of the paper’s orientation when you cut.
Make two identical pieces, then glue the ends of the origami together—and you’re done.
They look adorable if you make lots in different colors or vary the sizes and display them together.
Folding fans and paper fans
On Respect for the Aged Day, which comes once a year, you’ll want to brighten the atmosphere with festive decorations.
Why not make fan and paper fan decorations that are perfect for the occasion? The steps are simple, so older adults can enjoy making them easily.
You’ll need patterned and plain origami paper, plus some string.
Glue the patterned and plain sheets together, then accordion-fold them.
Fold the strip in half and glue the center to hold it, and combine two folded pieces to complete a hand fan.
If you combine two of those fans, you’ll have a paper rosette! It’s a very easy craft, but it uses the fingertips a lot, making it great finger exercise for seniors.
Try making them with your favorite patterns!
Spiral bouquet
A spiral bouquet made with origami and drinking straws can create a bright, festive atmosphere for celebrations.
Why not use vibrant origami paper to celebrate Respect for the Aged Day? Cut off the flexible tip of a bendy straw and make 4–5 slits.
Make the flowers using origami paper that’s one-quarter the standard size.
Create four parts, round off the petal edges on each, then crease them to form an accordion fold.
Attach them into the slits on the straw, and then add the remaining accordion-folded parts to finish.
It’s an easy method, but it requires delicate work, making it a great recommendation for recreational activities for seniors.
Decorative celebratory crane
Cranes have long been regarded as symbols of longevity and peace, and they’ve become a beloved, classic motif for celebratory occasions.
Origami cranes—known as “celebration cranes”—make perfect decorations for Respect-for-the-Aged Day.
We’ll fold them using reversible crepe paper you can buy at a 100-yen shop.
The folding process is the same as a standard crane up to a certain point, so it may be easy for older adults to try.
When you open the wings, the gold interior appears, creating a gorgeous celebration crane.
Attach it to a coaster and add decorations with a fan or clay to finish.
Colorful garland
Colorful garlands are items that instantly brighten the atmosphere just by being displayed.
Let’s decorate with garlands to celebrate Respect for the Aged Day! Fold several sheets of origami into accordions and combine them.
To make them easy to hang, attach small pieces to the ends, and you’re done.
Choosing color combinations is where your sense of style shines.
The method is very simple, so it should be fun to make together with seniors.
Add origami flowers and other decorations to enhance the festive mood for Respect for the Aged Day!
Mural of a Crane and a Turtle
https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2AK4_lFVQ/How about making a lucky wall decoration featuring cranes and turtles, symbols of longevity, perfect for Respect for the Aged Day? If you craft cranes from colored paper using white as the base with black on the wings and red as an accent on the head, and turtles with green as the base, your wall will instantly look lively.
Adding elements like green pines and pink plum blossoms around them will make it even more festive.
You could also put up name tags for groups such as those celebrating their 70th (Koki), 77th (Kiju), 88th (Beiju), 80th (Sanju), and 90th (Sotsuju) birthdays, or include a longevity ranking chart to create a cheerful atmosphere.
