Lovely birthday

Ideas for entertainment and performances to liven up a birthday party

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At birthday parties celebrating family, friends, or a significant other, there are often performances or fun activities, right?

Some of you may be looking for an act to present alongside a gift or message for someone special.

In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of fun ideas that both celebrate the guest of honor and fill the venue with laughter.

We’ll introduce activities you can rehearse in advance and games everyone can enjoy together.

Along with words of gratitude and gifts, be sure to check out these performances that will bring smiles to everyone’s faces.

Ideas for Entertainment and Performances to Liven Up a Birthday Party (41–50)

Pocky Dance

Tried dancing the Pocky dance as a party skit

Pocky Dance

It looks like both the birthday star and the guests are sure to be happy! The commercial’s unique melody and expressionless dancing were so striking that just hearing the intro might get everyone hyped.

You can drag the guest of honor into the circle if you like! Let’s get the whole venue dancing!

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manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)

Cherry-Blossom Viewing Entertainment ~2022~ [Tenjikunezumi Kawahara Ultimate Series]

manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)

When it comes to entertainment that instantly brightens the mood of a cherry-blossom viewing party, manzai comedy is the go-to.

A duo sets a theme in advance and delivers lighthearted jokes and punchlines about spring and cherry blossoms.

It’s recommended to weave in seasonal material and relatable “everyday” bits from the office or school.

Keeping a snappy back-and-forth naturally draws the crowd in.

The key is to wrap things up with a final punchline that brings the story together and hits a peak of laughter.

With brisk banter, unique facial expressions, and more, it’s a great idea for delivering all kinds of laughs.

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WORLD ORDER

Wedding reception entertainment: WORLD ORDER ~ portable shrine (mikoshi) Part 1 — World Order

WORLD ORDER

A music performance unit formed under the leadership of actor and former martial artist Genki Sudo.

Slick suits with neatly parted hair, dance moves like robots…

This video shows a performance at a wedding reception, but it’s perfect for birthday parties too—give it a try.

It’s hard to get perfectly synchronized, but if you unveil it at just the right moment, the crowd will go wild.

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Snack bag pouch

Viral on social media! DIY candy-bag pouch 🍬💗

Snack bag pouch

This is a video showing how to attach a zipper to the opening of a snack bag and turn the whole thing into a gift.

The method is very simple.

Apparently, you can even buy the zippers at 100-yen shops.

Put your favorite little gifts inside and surprise your friends!

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Cotton candy-style balloon

I tried making a simple chain balloon.

Cotton candy-style balloon

Decorations to liven up a cute girls’ gathering or birthday party.

Let’s make super-sweet pink cotton candy out of balloons.

After inflating a balloon, gently attach fluffy pink fiber to the surface so it looks soft and airy.

Roll some paper to make a stick and connect it to the balloon.

It will create a very girly atmosphere.

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Table Sweets Art

Table Sweets Art Birthday Surprise

Table Sweets Art

With table sweets art, where you decorate directly on the tabletop, you can create a stylish birthday message.

Arrange colorful fruits, chocolates, and bite-sized sweets neatly, then finish by writing the message in chocolate.

Drawing inspiration from professional techniques and having everyone add messages like a group autograph will make it even more fun.

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Pantyhose Sumo

We did a pantyhose sumo rematch.

Pantyhose Sumo

This is another familiar game you often see on variety shows.

It’s played one-on-one.

Each player pulls a tied-end stocking over their head, and they tug in opposite directions.

Whoever has the stocking come off their head first loses! The ridiculous faces that ensue are guaranteed to make you laugh.

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