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[Perfect for Photos] Decoration Ideas for School Festivals and Cultural Festivals

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At school festivals, it’s common to have attractions, exhibits, and food stalls set up in classrooms, isn’t it?

Of course, the main attractions and stalls are important, but to really elevate the atmosphere, decorating the classroom and hallways is essential!

That said, since you have to prepare within a limited time, many of you are probably looking for quick, stylish, and cute ways to decorate.

In this article, we’ll introduce decoration ideas for school festivals—from easy options to slightly more elaborate ones.

Use this article as a guide to transform your everyday classroom into a wonderful space!

[Perfect for Photos] Decoration Ideas for School Festivals and Culture Festivals (21–30)

Himmeli

Do you know about Himmeli? Among fans of Scandinavian goods, it’s a well-known traditional Finnish decoration.

Originally, they’re ornaments made by connecting pieces of straw, but you can substitute with everyday items like straight drinking straws.

The polyhedra made only of straight lines have a geometric, mysteriously captivating charm! Small, compact ones are easy to make, and you can also connect many to create one large interior piece.

Making them nested like Matryoshka dolls is stylish, too.

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Handmade lampshade

Did you know you can make your own lampshade? Round lampshades made with jute twine or yarn cover the bulb and instantly add a stylish touch to your interior! There are various lamp types like pendant and tabletop, so try making one to match what you already have.

The most common method uses a balloon as a mold, and it’s convenient because you can adjust the size yourself.

Jute gives a calm, natural look, while yarn creates a cute, cozy vibe.

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[Perfect for Photos] Cultural Festival and School Festival Decoration Ideas (31–40)

bamboo basket

If you want to create a distinctly Japanese atmosphere, how about hanging bamboo baskets from the walls or ceiling? Some people might feel that bamboo baskets are old-fashioned everyday items and not stylish, but these days you sometimes see cafes and Japanese restaurants displaying them in a chic way.

You can make an impression by hanging just one, or arrange several stylishly in a row.

Also, if you place a light inside a bamboo basket to create interplay between light and shadow, I think you can achieve an even more striking and sophisticated ambiance.

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paper fan

Paper fans are a common sight at stylish home parties and birthday parties.

In various sizes, they add a festive touch to walls, ceilings, and tables.

You can buy sets at variety stores, but they can be a bit pricey—so why not gather materials and make them yourself? If you pick up some cute design paper from a 100-yen shop or a general store, they’re easy to make! They’re not just for walls; making mini versions and sticking them into food as decorations is adorable, too.

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Curtain made of Suzuran tape

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Curtain made of Suzuran tape

Do you know suzuran tape—the kind used to tie up unwanted books and newspapers? It actually works perfectly for decorations, too! If you hang lots of strands from the ceiling like a curtain, the semi-transparent, colorful look is super cute, and the crinkly texture is so much fun to touch.

If you shred the tape into thinner strips, it turns into a fluffy-style curtain.

You can get it cheaply at 100-yen shops or home improvement stores, so it’s also great for decorating school festivals on a tight budget.

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Staircase Art

You often see stairway art around town! If you measure the size and combine sheets of poster paper, you can make any kind of stair art freely by hand.

Use it to promote events, write your school festival slogan, or entertain visitors and students with cute illustrations.

Schools have lots of staircases, so there’s plenty of room to get creative.

Even without hand-drawing designs, just sticking different colored construction paper on each step can create a rainbow effect—an easy, recommended decoration you can enjoy right away!

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A stylish sign made with alphabet objets from the 100-yen shop

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A stylish sign made with alphabet objets from the 100-yen shop

An easy way to create a stylish, good-sense look is with a chic sign that uses alphabet ornaments from a 100-yen shop.

Cut wood to make the frame that forms the base of the sign, then arrange a message using alphabet letters painted in your favorite colors.

With some creativity in letter placement and color combinations, you can shift the impression from natural to pop.

Hang the frame on the wall with a string, and it becomes a refined decoration that seems to float in the space.

It’s easy to set up both indoors and outdoors, takes little time to prepare, and lets you make a highly polished sign—an idea we highly recommend.

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