Liven up the Respect-for-the-Aged gathering: A roundup of recreational activities everyone can enjoy.
Keirokai is an event held to express our daily gratitude to older adults.
Respect for the Aged Day is celebrated in various forms, such as events for day-service residents or those hosted by local governments.
Recreation games are an essential part of any Keirokai.
In this article, we’ll introduce many recreation games that people of all ages can enjoy together.
Since Keirokai brings together participants from different age groups, we recommend activities that everyone can enjoy as a form of intergenerational exchange.
We hope you find this helpful.
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Get the crowd going at the Respect-for-the-Aged Day gathering: A roundup of activities everyone can enjoy (61–70)
Escape from the Balloon Tower
For older adults, seasonal events are very important.
Among them, the spring and autumn sports festivals are great opportunities to show what you can do, especially recommended for seniors who enjoy physical activity.
The game we’re introducing this time, “Escape from the Balloon Tower,” involves building a tower with cable ties, placing balloons inside, and fanning them with uchiwa fans to get all the balloons to escape from the tower.
Four teams compete.
Since everyone fans with full effort, it looks like it can help strengthen the hands and arms.
You time the attempts, and the team with the fastest time wins—making it a very exciting game.
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.
tea party
A tea gathering is an event where guests are entertained with tea, and it’s often associated with being held in harmony with each season.
This concept hosts the tea gathering with the current season as its theme, inviting guests to gently sense the transition of the seasons.
Seasonal sweets and surrounding decorations are key points for conveying the time of year, so let’s be attentive not only to how the tea is prepared but also to these details.
It’s also recommended to recreate tea ceremony etiquette as much as possible, and for those with experience, to have them try preparing the tea themselves.
Balloon Relay
Here’s a balloon relay that’s great for sports days and other events.
Place an inflated balloon on top of a baton and run a relay.
While holding the baton with the balloon on it, walk carefully and pass the baton to the next person without letting the balloon fall.
The balloon wobbles lightly on top of the baton, so although it looks easy, it’s actually a tricky game.
Dividing into several teams can make it even more fun.
Since participants call out to each other and cooperate, it can also spark communication.
Even if the balloon drops, don’t panic—just keep at it and enjoy!