[For High School Students] A roundup of recommended attractions for the school festival
High school cultural festivals usually offer more freedom than in junior high—things like attractions and food stalls—so you can try all kinds of ideas, right?
Since it only happens once a year, I’m sure many students are thinking, “We want to create a memorable, amazing attraction!”
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of recommended ideas for high school cultural festivals, from the classics to the unconventional.
You can go with a tried-and-true crowd-pleaser, or take on a unique idea that won’t overlap with other classes!
As you consider factors like preparation time and budget, use this as a reference to decide which attraction to choose.
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[For High School Students] Recommended Booth Ideas for the School Cultural Festival (61–70)
Slot machine made of cardboard
How about handcrafting a slot machine that’s sure to be a hit at the school festival? The mechanism is a bit complex, but by understanding it as you build, you’ll likely learn how power transmission works too.
To make the reels stop precisely on the symbols, the inner drum contains marbles and corrugated cardboard—impressively detailed craftsmanship.
The spinner uses things like the core from a roll of plastic wrap.
Aside from that, most of the materials are just cardboard.
It’s a recommended project for crafty, handy people.
Origami poker chip
We’ll show you how to make poker chips used in casino poker games out of origami.
Fold while making crisp creases as you go.
Fold it into a pinwheel shape, then inflate the pocket section to form the round disk shape of a poker chip.
By using origami paper in your favorite colors or with patterns, you can create original poker chips.
Once you tidy up the shape at the end, it’s done! The steps are simple and easy to follow, so give it a try.
flash mob
Capture hearts with a surprising twist! Here are some flash mob ideas.
A flash mob is a performance put on without prior notice, like a guerrilla act, to draw attention from those around.
Many flash mobs feature dance or singing, captivating audiences with unexpected moves.
In the video, you can see students in the courtyard joining in one by one, eventually putting on a large-group dance.
A school setting, with so many people, is perfect for this kind of flash mob—why not give it a try?
Creative dance
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Memories made by brainstorming together! Here are some ideas for creative dance.
These days, there are many stages where people perform cover dances by Japanese idols and overseas artists, but how about trying a creative dance with choreography and feelings you came up with yourselves? It might be good to aim for choreography that surprises the audience or makes them want to cheer.
If you include moves that match the lyrics or catchy choreography, some people in the audience might even feel like copying the dance themselves.
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)
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An experience you can only have now! Here are some ideas for a manzai routine.
How about performing manzai with friends you get along with or buddies who share your sense of humor? From the time you practice your material together to the day of the performance, it’s bound to be unforgettable.
If you include trending bits from social media and the news, or relatable “school life” jokes from your own campus, you might capture the audience’s interest.
And don’t forget a sound check—microphones and audio are essential for a manzai performance.
Make sure to adjust the equipment so your voices are easy to hear.
An original theme song composed from scratch
Pack your youth into it! Here are ideas for creating a theme song from scratch.
A school festival is a special event that only happens once a year, right? If you’re wondering what to put on, we recommend producing a theme song for the festival! It’s not just for the music club or light music club—planning it with your class or the organizing committee is great, too.
Just imagining what kind of melody and lyrics it will have is enough to make your heart race, isn’t it?
Our Culture Festival War
For those struggling with class project ideas! Here are some suggestions for our Culture Festival War.
Are you unsure what to showcase for your class project? One great recommendation is to make a short film.
From writing the script to filming and editing, it can be a valuable time to work together while thinking through each step yourselves.
For classmates who feel shy about performing on stage in front of an audience—whether it’s dance or a skit—a short film that can be recorded in advance might be perfect.
Definitely consider giving it a try!