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Unusual attractions you can do in a classroom for a cultural or school festival

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

We want to make the most of our once-a-year school festival.

When deciding on our class attraction, the classic exhibits and presentations are great, but since it’s a day to remember, we’d love to try a slightly unusual idea that visitors won’t forget.

So here, we’ll introduce unique class-room-based attraction ideas! From handmade attractions to interactive events, we’ve gathered unusual concepts that are a bit different from other classes.

You’re sure to find the perfect idea for your class!

Performance, creation, presentation, video/theater, and experiential learning (culture festival stage, exhibitions, workshops) (1–10)

Handmade Workshop

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Handmade Workshop

How about a class in a genre you don’t usually do in the classroom—one where participants learn about handmade crafts? While explaining the steps, have them create their own pieces so they can experience the fun of handcrafting.

Prepare a variety of colors and decorations, and let everyone pack their individuality into their work; that will make the event even more lively.

It’s also a key point that the memories of the school festival can take shape and be kept.

To make it easy to take home, we recommend choosing small projects like accessories.

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Baymax’s Happy Ride

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Baymax’s Happy Ride

Let’s create an exciting attraction that gets you moving to the rhythm! Here’s an idea for a Baymax’s Happy Ride.

It’s a great concept for anyone who wants to build a full-fledged attraction using wooden boards and pipes.

If there are teachers or classmates’ parents who are skilled at making things, it seems you can get their advice as you work on it.

Combine a spinning attraction with captivating music to create your very own original Happy Ride!

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Chemistry Experiment Classroom

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Chemistry Experiment Classroom

How about gathering some of the most visually striking chemistry experiments to spark interest in the subject of chemistry? Among them, flame tests are especially recommended—the mysterious colors of the flames catch the eye and naturally raise the question of why those colors appear.

It’s also important to clearly explain why the phenomenon occurs, so that students become interested in the lesson and can remember it as useful trivia.

Since visually flashy experiments can sometimes be dangerous, it’s best to explain the plan to a teacher and have them supervise.

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Film screening

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Film screening

A simple plan: screen a movie in the classroom and have people watch it.

Choosing what to show can be tricky, but taking the plunge and making your own film is highly recommended.

While the advance preparation can be demanding, once that’s done, all that’s left on the day is to enjoy the audience’s reactions.

You could aim for a feature-length piece, or go with a compilation of short clips—either approach is likely to get people excited.

If you’re in a film-related department or club, why not take on the challenge as a chance to showcase your skills?

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mahjong

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mahjong

Mahjong is a four-player table game where you aim to complete hands by assembling tiles into scoring combinations.

With its distinctive tile arrangements and scoring rules, it may seem difficult at first, but even learning a few basic hands is enough to enjoy the game.

If you plan to play at a school festival, preparing beginner-friendly rules and a quick reference sheet for hands will make it easy for anyone to join.

Amid the quiet rhythm of drawing and discarding tiles, the sense of achievement when you complete your target shape is exceptional.

Spectators, too, will naturally find themselves drawn into the outcome of the match.

Because the game requires concentration, it offers a different atmosphere from everyday excitement, which is part of its appeal.

Hosting class-versus-class matches or a tournament is also a great way to energize the venue.

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