Instagram-worthy ideas for a high school cultural festival: photo spots everyone will love
These days, it’s become normal to find Instagrammable photo spots and foods at school culture festivals.
So this time, we’re sharing ideas for creating Instagrammable moments at a high school culture festival! Along with classics like chalkboard art and balloon art, we’ve collected stylish and easy ideas that will make visitors think, “I have to take a picture!” Still wondering what to do this year? Feel free to use these as inspiration.
Let’s create Instagrammable features full of originality that will make everyone smile!
Instagram-worthy ideas for a high school cultural festival: Popular photo spots (1–10)
Moon Chair
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bctf7N-hc46/Whimsical yet fulfilling a childhood dream, here’s the idea of the “Moon Chair.” You’ve probably seen a scene at least once in fairy tales or children’s anime where a child sits on a crescent moon, right? Even as kids, we knew it wasn’t realistic, but we still longed for it a little.
This project makes that dream of sitting on a crescent moon come true.
Try making the moon out of thin boards or styrofoam.
If you secure it to a school desk, you might be surprised at how easily it comes together!
Umbrella flower
An “umbrella flower” is when you string wires between buildings and hang colorful umbrellas from them.
You’ll need plenty of wires and umbrellas, but the more you have, the more stunning the view will be when you look up.
First-time viewers are sure to be moved! You can choose any colors you like for the umbrellas, so making the festival’s theme color the main one is a great idea.
It’s so beautiful that people won’t be able to resist taking photos!
balloon arch
Balloon arches are a common sight at weddings and party venues.
Maybe you’ve wished you could make one easily yourself.
In that case, let me introduce the interlocking balloons sold at the 100-yen shop Seria.
These balloons are designed to be tied together, making it possible to shape them into an arch.
Normally, you would tie balloons to a base structure, but with these, you don’t need one.
Each pack contains 12 balloons, so the cost performance is excellent.
They’re also perfect for times when you have a little budget left over.
Lantern decoration
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctghs8BvpA4/We’d like to introduce a decoration idea using lanterns that’s trending on social media.
This concept involves installing colorful lanterns to create a vibrant atmosphere at the venue.
You can set up a wooden fence and hang the lanterns from it, or if it’s indoors, suspend them from the ceiling or hang them on stretched wires.
Feel free to get creative and tailor the setup to the location and theme.
It may be challenging to gather a large number of lanterns, but if you put LED lights inside, they can also serve as lighting at night.
Face-in-the-hole panel
Face-in-hole panels are now commonly seen not only at tourist spots but also at local shopping malls.
When you spot one, it’s hard to resist poking your face through and snapping a photo, isn’t it? If you’re making a face-in-hole panel for a school festival, using the school’s or the festival’s mascot character—or even modeling it after the teachers—could be a great idea! You might also set up students on a rotating schedule to take photos for visitors, so everyone can join in easily and have fun.
American diner
https://www.tiktok.com/@yxoqzx/video/7277331822307069202An American diner where you can get creative with decorations and the overall vibe.
The staff’s costumes are also a great way to show your flair.
Let’s try recreating a classic, old-school American diner.
If you want to keep the menu simple, fried chicken, fries, and pancakes are recommended.
The simplest approach for all of them is to just heat them up in a microwave and serve.
For drinks, large-sized colas are perfect for intentionally giving it that American feel.
Give an immersive American-style diner a try!
Chalkboard Art
When you think of must-have items at school, the blackboard comes to mind! Blackboard art, which uses that very board, has become a staple at various events, starting with graduation ceremonies.
It’s also, of course, popular at school festivals! A common setup is to draw wings or attach balloons so that when someone stands or sits in front of the board, the picture is completed.
The great thing about blackboard art is that it’s low-budget and can be prepared in advance.
Since every classroom has a blackboard, try creating unique blackboard art for each class.
Masking Tape Art
Masking tape has become a staple item.
There are so many widths and patterns to choose from.
Using it, you can easily create eye-catching spots.
Plus, it sticks and peels off smoothly, so when you get bored you can try a different design, and it’s great for classroom walls you don’t want to damage or dirty—easy on and off is a big plus.
Go ahead and create lots of photogenic spots with ease.
It’s such a joy to see a wall you made posted on social media, isn’t it?
Mermaid Spot
https://www.tiktok.com/@06yn__/video/7282362357722959122How about a mermaid spot where you can take photos that look like you’re underwater? Put blue film over fluorescent lights to create ocean-style lighting, and arrange plenty of balloons to evoke pearls and water bubbles.
It’s also nice to make seaweed using film.
And don’t forget a shell-shaped seat.
For those who want an even more mermaid-like experience, prepare skirt-style mermaid costumes and tiaras.
Sew the costumes from fabric.
It would also be cute if the staff wore costumes like mermaids, dolphins, or turtles.
Angel Wings
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqz8DFEPUr7/When it comes to photo spots, you can’t skip the classic angel wings! It’s a popular setup you often see at tourist attractions and stylish spots around town, where people take pictures in front of wings painted on a wall.
With creative poses and props, you can capture chic, stylish shots or cute photos.
If you’re making an angel wings photo spot for a school festival, try crafting big wings using a chalkboard or cardboard! Paying attention to the colors and the shape of the feathers will make it an amazing photo spot.