[For Seniors] Fun Activities That Liven Up Cool Evening Festivals and Summer Festivals

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[Respect-for-the-Aged Day Celebration] We performed 'Koi no Kisetsu' at the day service. 2022

Let’s perform a dance to Pinky & Killers’ song ‘Koi no Kisetsu’ at a summer or evening festival.

Just like Pinky & Killers, wear a rounded derby hat with a curled brim and dance.

Of course, singing is also a great idea.

Both the dance and the song to ‘Koi no Kisetsu’ are likely to delight older adults.

Some seniors may have fond memories associated with this song.

Listening to it might bring back memories of those days.

It’s a recreation activity that can spark conversations and make the event even more lively.

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Nakajima Junko

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Japanese taiko drum

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If you want to liven up a summer festival, a “wadaiko” (Japanese drum) performance is highly recommended! The powerful sound of the drums fills the venue with excitement and spreads smiles to everyone watching.

One of the charms is that you can enjoy Bon Odori along with the drum rhythms, and even those who aren’t confident about dancing will find their bodies moving naturally when they hear the familiar beat.

Drumming together, dancing together, and getting excited together will become the best memory of the summer festival.

Give this idea a try to create a lively, energetic summer moment!

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kojifumi

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Uchiwa making

Day service recreation: making uchiwa (Japanese hand fans)

When you think of summer evening festivals, there are lots of things to enjoy, and one small item that really sets the mood is the uchiwa fan, right? How about holding a little workshop beforehand where everyone makes their own uchiwa? These days you can easily find DIY uchiwa kits at 100-yen shops, so it’s simple to put together.

People can draw their favorite illustrations or add summery stickers.

Folding origami and attaching it, or creating a collage with chiyogami paper like torn-paper art, would also make for a lovely finish.

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utatane

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Making wind chimes

[Easy✨ 100-yen shop origami] How to make a wind chime 🎐 Summer wall decoration [Quick and easy] Instantly boosts a stylish, refreshing vibe!

Wind chimes are an essential summer decoration—watching them sway gently in the breeze brings a sense of coolness amid the heat.

How about making one of these refreshing wind chimes using origami paper you can get at a 100-yen shop? It’s a simple design: connect an umbrella-shaped part and a tanzaku (paper strip) with string.

The umbrella section is made three-dimensional by cutting paper into circles and layering them together.

Let’s think about which combinations of origami patterns and string will create a cooler, more beautiful design.

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kappamaki

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shaved ice

Warakuen: the full-fledged summer has arrived — shaved ice is delicious.

If you want to boost the summer vibe and really soak in that classic Noryo-sai festival atmosphere, shaved ice is a must, isn’t it? A household shaved ice machine is more than enough, and you can set out a few classic syrups like strawberry, melon, lemon, and blue Hawaii, then let everyone pick their favorite and pour it on.

Getting foam cups like the ones used at festival stalls and straw-spoons with spoon-shaped tips will really take the excitement up a notch!

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utatane

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