[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.
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[Respect-for-the-Aged Day Celebration] Celebrate with Festive Decorations! A Roundup of Decoration Ideas (1–10)
party flagNEW!
Recommended when you want to decorate the venue easily! Since it’s simple to make, have older adults help while you work together.
First, when using 15 cm × 15 cm origami paper, cut each sheet into quarters.
Fold each piece into a triangle and open it, then fold both sides toward the crease you just made.
For the remaining section, fold it once and open it, then fold it again along the new crease and leave it in that folded state.
Make as many as you need.
When you’re done, place a string in the part you folded last and fold it over twice to secure it.
Repeat this for the number of origami pieces and the desired string length, and you’re finished! Tape the ends of the string to the wall as is, and decorate.
Handmade kusudama (decorative paper ball)NEW!
When you want to throw a lively celebration for someone’s birthday, a kusudama (party ball) really comes in handy! Prepare two disposable bowl-shaped containers you can buy at 100-yen shops and stick gold origami paper on their sides.
Align the rims of the two bowls and secure part of them firmly with tape.
Punch three holes in each bowl; thread a string through four of those holes to hang it from the top.
Wrap the top of the pop-out message around a straw, thread a string through it, and pass it through the remaining holes in the bowl.
Then, place ribbons or confetti you want to burst out along with the message into the bowl, attach the pull string, close it up, and you’re done! When you pull the final string, the inside opens and the celebratory message pops out.
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.
[Respect-for-the-Aged Celebration] Celebrate with Vibrant Decorations! A Collection of Decorating Ideas (11–20)
Mural of a Crane and a Turtle
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.
celebratory crane
When it comes to celebrations, you can’t go without the celebratory crane, can you? Many people give them as gifts to seniors on special occasions like New Year’s, Respect for the Aged Day, and birthdays.
Cranes have long been considered symbols of longevity and are auspicious birds for older adults.
This time, let’s make a celebratory crane with origami.
Once you master the basic way to fold a crane, it’s easy to create.
Using luxurious origami paper suitable for celebrations will result in a gorgeous, festive crane—highly recommended! Writing a congratulatory message on the wings would likely be appreciated as well.
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!
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.