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[Middle School] Cultural Festival Attractions: A roundup of popular exhibits, games, and stage performances

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Have you already decided what to do for your junior high school cultural festival?

There are plenty of ideas for exhibits and stage performances, as well as attractions and games that visitors can enjoy.

However, you might be having trouble deciding—perhaps you’re unsure which activities will really liven things up, or you want to create something truly memorable.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of recommended activities for junior high school cultural festivals.

We’ve picked out classic and popular options, so use these suggestions as a reference to help you create a fun and exciting festival!

[Middle School] Cultural Festival Attractions: Summary of Popular Exhibits, Games, and Stage Performances (21–30)

GANTZ parody

High School Students’ Funny Culture Festival – Movie “Relatable Moments” GANTZ Parody: X-Gun

GANTZ parody

Let’s try filming in familiar locations! Here are some ideas for a parody of GANTZ.

Parody videos of well-known works might be more likely to get reactions from students and teachers, right? This time, let’s take on the challenge of creating a parody video of GANTZ, a work beloved in manga, anime, and film.

Although the work in the video may differ from the actual GANTZ in terms of its setting and story, it’s also great to create something that incorporates fun elements and is filmed in familiar places.

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Creative dance

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Watch the rest on YouTube! (for the cultural festival/sports festival original dance)#Sports Festival Dance Cultural Festival Dance Creative Dance #DanceVideo Recital dance #choreographybyme #danceperformance #dance #DanceChoreography Hundreds of millions of light-years #omoinotake #I tired dancing School dance #MiddleSchoolDance #HighSchoolStudentDance #jpop #WantToConnectWithDanceLovers #shakedancestudio Aikawa School
♫ Original song – hiro_asa – hiro_asa

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.

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[Middle School] Cultural Festival Attractions: Summary of Popular Exhibits, Games, and Stage Performances (31–40)

Rap MC Battle

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♬ Original Song – SS [Farewell, Aichi] – SS [Farewell, Aichi]

A rap MC battle that’s guaranteed to hype everyone up is perfect for a high school cultural festival.

In a rap MC battle, two high school rappers go head-to-head, crafting lyrics on the spot and competing with sharp wordplay and tight rhymes—it’s a fiery performance.

The biggest thrills come from the live energy: instantly spun words, rhymes delivered in rhythm, and the crowd’s excitement reaching a fever pitch.

Cheers and applause from the audience might even sway the outcome of the battle! Definitely give it a try and make it a highlight of your youth.

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ball pit

A 4-year-old who got hooked on the balloon pool at the school festival!

ball pit

A ball pool is something that not only middle schoolers but people of all ages can excitedly play in.

A ball pool is a pool—or a space—filled with balls.

If you fill it with colorful balls, it can serve not only as a place to play but also as a photo spot.

You could also make it a balloon pool instead of using balls.

That would keep costs down compared to balls and make cleanup easier.

Whether you use balls or balloons, preparing a variety of sizes will make it look even more vibrant.

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wotagei

Tried expressing YOASOBI’s “Idol” from Oshi no Ko with wotagei

wotagei

The kind of performance that makes you think, “There’s nothing cooler or harder than this!”—that’s wotagei.

Lots of popular wotagei teams post videos on YouTube! So how about having your whole class put on a wotagei show? Basic moves like Amaterasu, OAD, and Cloud Thunder are easy to pick up.

Romance and Thunder Snake, which are often used in the chorus of songs, aren’t too difficult either.

What matters most is your energy.

Decide which moves match which songs by referring to videos from the pros.

Glow sticks lighting up a pitch-dark venue—there’s no way it won’t hype everyone up!

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Opening Movie Thief

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I played the Movie Thief at the school festival opening! I'm glad I was in this student council—thank you 🖤#06 #fyp #CapCut Recommendation Cultural Festival Student Council Movie Thief
Original song – Matcha – 🐸

How about creating an opening video inspired by the pre-show etiquette film “NO MORE Movie Thief”? When you think of “NO MORE Movie Thief,” the famous characters are the Camera Man and the Police Light Man who catches him, right? It’s also known for having no dialogue, with scenes expressed through pantomime and the cautions conveyed by narration.

Why not use this parody-style video to introduce the things you want people to be mindful of at the school festival and its theme? It even has dance-like elements, so it’s fun for the performers too!

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darts

Ultra Ultra Silent Dartboard (Prototype) #darts #DIY

darts

Darts is a game where you throw arrows at a target and compete for points.

The closer you get to the center, the higher your score.

The rules are simple yet deep, making you want to try again and again.

For a school festival, anyone can join casually if you prepare a handmade board using items like interlocking mats and a safe dart set.

Even just taking a few steps back to take aim naturally tenses your body and creates a sense of excitement.

The moment a dart hits the target, the spectators can clap and get excited too.

If you set up rules with prizes for different score tiers, it lowers the barrier to entry.

The feeling of accomplishment when you hit the mark and the cheers from friends create a fun atmosphere throughout the classroom.

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