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

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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Tan Dinh Church

Introducing ideas inspired by the charmingly cute appearance of Tan Dinh Church.

Tan Dinh Church is located on Hai Ba Trung Street in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Its bright, vivid pink color is beautiful, and its captivating exterior makes you stop and stare.

The church is notable for many features, including its strikingly pointed roof and round windows.

The posted photos are high-quality, and it seems visitors have given it favorable reviews.

Many people are also moved by the meticulously crafted gate, which shows incredible attention to detail.

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brick-style arch

We’d love to install this at the entrance! Here are some ideas for a brick-like arch.

These are great for anyone looking for designs for an outdoor arch.

By using brick-like materials or wallpaper, it should match well with the school gate or exterior walls and create a natural, seamless look.

You can also write the festival theme or slogan on it so it doubles as a sign.

It’s an arch design that will lift visitors’ spirits.

Definitely give it a try!

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Wrought iron arch

Let’s bring your designs to life! Here are some ideas for wrought iron arches.

Wrought iron is a forged metalworking technique that developed in Europe and is widely used for window frames, gates, fences, and railings.

In Japan, it’s known as “tante-tsu” or “rente-tsu.” In this post, you can see students crafting a custom-made gate based on their designs.

Their pursuit of balance and beauty truly shows professional craftsmanship.

Give it a try and incorporate it yourself!

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Transform into a mermaid

Let’s become the doll you’ve always admired and take some photos! Here are some ideas for transforming into a mermaid.

Mermaids, treated as legendary creatures, appear in anime, films, and Andersen’s fairy tales.

Many people are likely captivated by their beautiful and ephemeral nature.

This time, let’s create trick art that lets you take commemorative photos together with sea creatures.

In the photo in the post, a little boy has transformed into a mermaid.

It’s a good idea to design it so that both children and adults can take part in the shoot.

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[Perfect for Photos] Cultural Festival/School Festival Decoration Ideas (41–50)

Angel wings

Capture striking photos! Here are some angel wing ideas.

You’ve probably seen them at theme parks or commercial facilities.

If you stand in front of a wall painted with angel wings, you can take a photo that makes it look like wings are sprouting from your back.

The posted photos feature a vivid, eye-catching rainbow-colored background.

The large angel wings even seem to glow, as if bathed in a heavenly halo.

Give it a try!

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Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (Temple of Heaven)

Here’s an idea featuring the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven.

The hall is said to be an altar supported by 25 pillars and is considered the largest surviving altar in China.

Its appearance is truly one of a kind, rich in history, and it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Among the posted photos, you can see not only the exterior but also the meticulous work put into the interior.

The fine exterior designs and decorations have been faithfully reproduced, and visitors are sure to be impressed by the outstanding quality.

Be sure to consider incorporating it.

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