[Respect-for-the-Aged Celebration] Guaranteed to Get Everyone Excited! Introducing Perfect Plans to Celebrate Longevity
Are you looking for ideas to liven up a Respect-for-the-Aged event?There are plenty of activities that create a warm, friendly atmosphere, such as musical performances, magic tricks, and comedy games.One of the best things about these gatherings is sharing time that gets everyone moving and smiling together.Heartfelt presentations are sure to become special memories.Here are some fun ideas that seniors will enjoy.Let’s honor our elders and celebrate together!Everything here can be enjoyed across generations, so please use it as a reference.
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Respect-for-the-Aged Day Celebration: Guaranteed to Get Everyone Excited! Introducing Perfect Plans for Honoring Longevity (31–40)
Senior Senryu Contest
In June, as we enter the rainy season, we’d like to introduce a senryu event you can enjoy indoors.
Senryu are composed in a five-seven-five rhythm.
Haiku use the same five-seven-five pattern, but unlike haiku, senryu do not require seasonal words.
They characteristically portray human feelings and social events with satire or humor, often in a conversational tone.
Salaryman senryu are well known, aren’t they? Let’s invite older adults to compose verses that weave in humor about what they usually think and feel.
Casual senryu from seniors might spark laughter and liven up the room.
fashion show
A birthday party that celebrates longevity and expresses daily gratitude.
How about holding a fashion show as part of this wonderful birthday event? Invite seniors to wear outfits connected to their lives or ones they’ve always wanted to try.
Choosing among dresses, kimonos, and more can make for an enjoyable time in itself.
And be sure to spend time on makeup, too.
Just as there is makeup therapy that incorporates psychological techniques, some people feel lighter and brighter after a makeover.
Walking the runway with staff members, just like a real fashion show, is sure to get everyone excited.
Matsuken Samba
Released in 2004, “Matsuken Samba” is apparently still popular today.
The Matsuken Samba collaboration café held in Shibuya, Tokyo, drew huge crowds—the numbered tickets sold out, and the items on sale became a hot topic.
Many people, including seniors who might find it energizing, seem to love “Matsuken Samba.” Ken Matsudaira singing and dancing in dazzling costumes leaves a strong impression.
If you perform the song and dance from “Matsuken Samba” at a birthday party, it’s sure to be a hit.
Of course, we also recommend that the staff members performing wear flashy, glamorous outfits.
Season of Love
Let’s perform a dance to Pinky & the Killers’ song “Koi no Kisetsu” for an older adult’s birthday.
Just like Pinky & the Killers, wear a rounded derby hat with a curled brim and dance.
Of course, singing is a great option too.
Both the dance and the song set to “Koi no Kisetsu” are likely to delight seniors.
Some may even have personal memories connected to this song.
As they listen, it might bring back recollections of those days.
It’s a recreation activity that can spark conversation and make the celebration even livelier.
Shopping Boogie
“Kaimono Boogie” was released in 1950 (Showa 25) and became a big hit.
Many seniors have probably heard it, haven’t they? It has also been covered by many artists up to the present day.
With its cheerful, lively melody, just listening to “Kaimono Boogie” makes your heart feel light.
Why not have the staff put on a dance performance to the song? If you dress up like a housewife going shopping, wearing an apron, it’ll be perfect.
Both men and women can get into character as housewives and perform the dance for a fun birthday party.
It’s sure to satisfy the seniors as well.
[Respect-for-the-Aged Day Celebration] Guaranteed to Get Everyone Excited! Introducing Perfect Plans to Celebrate Longevity (41–50)
Quiz
Since a quiz tournament that everyone participates in involves wins and losses based on the number of correct answers, it’s likely to get seniors excited as well.
You can make it enjoyable by tailoring the questions to the participants, such as including ones related to Respect-for-the-Aged Day events.
If the organizers are from a younger generation, creating the questions can also be a learning experience, making it a win-win.
Preparing prizes for the winner and top performers will make it even more exciting.
Fox Dance
The Fox Dance, which became a huge boom in 2022 as part of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters’ performances.
Danced to “The Fox,” it also significantly boosted the popularity of the team’s fox mascot.
How about trying the Fox Dance as an activity? Staff can wear fox ears and tails and dance like the Fighters Girls, or everyone participating can enjoy the dance together.
There are also dance videos you can enjoy while seated, so be sure to use those as a reference.
