Recommended ideas for student council projects at a school festival, such as recreational activities and stage events.

Soran Bushi

2014-11-22 Nagasaki University Gust Festival: 'Soran Bushi' (Part 1)

Your heart leaps at the powerful performance! Here are some ideas for the Soran Bushi.

Soran Bushi is a folk song from the Sea of Japan coast of Hokkaido, famous as a herring-fishing song.

Many of you may have danced it at school sports festivals.

Since you’ll be performing it at a cultural festival, you’ll want to raise the quality so people say, “Amazing!” and “So cool!” With perfectly synchronized movements and well-timed calls, it’s a spectacular piece that makes a strong impact.

The time you devote to practicing earnestly will become a treasure for life.

Costume Contest

All Japan Costume Grand Prix/Gymnasium Mirror

Ideas that entertain the audience! Here are some ideas for costume contests.

When you think of a costume contest, the famous one is the TV show on Nippon TV where participants dress up as various things and compete on creativity.

The stage sets are cleverly made, and the participants move in perfect sync.

How about livening up the venue with a costume contest that makes the audience think, “Amazing!” and “How does that work?” You can also find lots of ideas on video sites, so be sure to check those out for inspiration.

Real Life Game

I don't want a life like this >< Giant Real-Life Game of Life ☆ himawari-CH

When it comes to The Game of Life, it’s a classic that everyone has played at least once.

The board is a path made up of many spaces, and you spin the roulette and move forward by the number you get.

Each space describes an event related to life, and the rule is to follow the instructions on the space where you land as you aim for the goal.

Let’s try creating a version of this Game of Life in a classroom or similar setting.

Since this will be a “real” version, participants will physically move along the spaces.

You’re free to decide what to write on each space, so try coming up with fun, life-related episodes.

You could even prepare prizes based on how much money players have left at the end.

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Toothpick Art

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Toothpick art created over the course of a yearThe base is made of Styrofoam, and the toothpicks are painted with black and white paint, then colored and left to dry—taking time and effort.The days I lamented how toothpicks snapped so easily—the memory of me helping and staying up late into the night.To decorate in commercial facilities

♬ I Wanna Be Loved By You – Marilyn Monroe

Toothpick art using everyday toothpicks is surprisingly moving, isn’t it? When students make toothpick art, decide on a theme and discuss the size and shape as you create it.

You’ll build the fine toothpick parts while varying their height and number.

Since it’s for a school festival, aiming for a piece with impact is recommended.

Hosting a toothpick art contest and having people vote could also make things exciting.

Working together to create a single piece will likely become a wonderful shared memory.

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Tea ceremony experience

Tea ceremony experience at Suwa Elementary School, Hokota City

How about planning a tea ceremony experience—something you don’t often get to try? Once you learn a few simple manners, the way of tea actually allows quite a bit of freedom.

Even small children can enjoy it casually.

The traditional sweets served with the bitter tea are part of the charm, so put some thought into choosing the treats, too.

Invite celebrities, comedians, and artists

At the university, when a teacher tried to show off their hobby—karaoke—to the students, the actual singer suddenly appeared from behind as a surprise.

One of the classic choices for a student council project at a school festival is a celebrity talk show, a comedy performance, or an artist’s live set.

While inviting celebrities does require some budget, just having someone people have seen on TV come to your school will really liven things up! Since you can expect many visitors who want to see the celebrities, it’s important to secure a spacious venue and prepare tickets.

At a school festival, you can feel incredibly close to the performers, making it a memory you’ll never forget.

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stained glass

Let’s brighten up the school festival venue with vibrant stained-glass-style decorations to warmly welcome visitors.

Since making real stained glass would be difficult, I recommend designs inspired by stained glass—such as sticking transparent tape onto glass or drawing pictures with pens on large sheets of film.

Because this is venue decoration, most of the work will be done in advance, which also means you’ll be relatively free to move around on the day of the event—a big plus.

Balance the workload of preparation and decide thoughtfully how many pieces you’ll turn into stained-glass-style displays.

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