Recommendations for farewell party performances: A roundup of plans that are sure to convey gratitude and liven things up
As graduation season approaches, many clubs and circles hold farewell parties to send off their senior members.
These are gatherings to express gratitude to the seniors who have supported you and to celebrate their new beginnings.
One thing juniors need to think about is: “What kind of performance or activity should we do?”
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of ideas—from touching performances that convey thanks to the seniors, to games everyone can enjoy together.
As you picture what kind of farewell party you want to create, find the perfect activities to match your vision.
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Recommendations for Farewell Party Performances: A roundup of sure-to-excite plans that convey gratitude (11–20)
flash mob
If you’re aiming for a heartfelt farewell party, a flash mob is also a great option.
However, flash mobs take time to prepare, and you’ll need thorough rehearsals.
On top of that, farewell parties are usually held at night, which makes the timing a bit challenging.
Still, with solid preparation, putting on a flash mob will definitely liven things up.
It might also be good to include some comedic elements rather than keeping the dance too simple.
Read the letter aloud
A farewell party isn’t just about everyone getting loud and having fun.
After spending nearly three years together through ups and downs, there are plenty of wonderful memories in the mix.
Reminiscing about the old days can be enjoyable, but why not bring the party to a close with letters? Normally, reading a letter out loud might make you feel shy.
But since people are usually a bit tipsy at a farewell party, you can borrow a little courage from the drinks and use a letter to share your feelings.
cosplay contest
If you want to liven up the farewell party all at once, a cosplay contest is also a great option.
That said, many people probably think cosplay is expensive—and in reality, it can cost quite a bit.
However, that’s mainly when you’re aiming for a high level of perfection.
If you want to keep costs down, we recommend stopping by a 100-yen shop with everyone before heading to the venue and putting together costumes that match each person’s theme with a budget of 1,000 yen.
Since making costumes takes time and money, it might also be a good idea to split into groups.
Surprise guest appearance
While it can be a bit difficult to do at a circle’s farewell party, having a surprise guest is also recommended.
If first-year underclassmen are sending off their seniors, inviting alumni or a former coach would really liven things up.
However, the situation changes if there are multiple years of underclassmen.
Even if you invite an alumnus who graduated just a year before, there will inevitably be attendees who don’t know them.
In such cases—budget permitting—it might be a good idea to invite an entertainer.
Younger performers will often do a comedy sketch or manzai routine for a relatively modest fee.
Gesture Game
Expressing things with just your body, without using words, is a skill that comes in handy in many situations—like when you’re in a country where your language isn’t understood.
How about ending with an activity that trains body language and gestures? The content is simple: someone acts out a prompt using only their body, and others try to guess it.
For example, if you include the names of people present as prompts, you can see how they’re perceived and how others choose to portray them.
With thoughtful prompts, this can become an endlessly entertaining activity.
Magic Show
It can be challenging, but a magic show is also a classic and recommended option for a farewell party.
That said, having just one person silently perform tricks in front of everyone might not be very entertaining.
In that case, it’s better to have multiple people perform.
Specifically, everyone except the senior being celebrated becomes part of the setup crew, and while keeping it hidden from the senior, they all work together to prepare and execute various tricks.
The more hands you have, the easier the magic becomes, so give it a try.
Recommendations for Farewell Party Performances: A roundup of sure-to-express-gratitude and guaranteed-to-liven-up ideas (21–30)
Russian roulette
Russian roulette is a staple at farewell parties and mixers.
It’s such a well-known game that most people are familiar with it.
However! If you just play it as is, it ends up being nothing more than a simple jump-scare game.
To make it more exciting, it’s a good idea to add elements like having the person who gets “hit” do a penalty game or down a shot.
With a bit of creativity, it can really liven things up—so give it a try!