A Beginner's Guide to the Bunkasai

A Beginner’s Guide to the Bunkasai

 

In Japan, there is one type of event that is held annually in most schools. It is called “Bunkasai” otherwise known as the Cultural Festival. In this essay, I will describe the “Bunkasai” with two different perspectives. Firstly, the general idea of a “Bunkasai” and secondly the description of the “Bunkasai” that takes place in SFC every year.

First, the general idea of a “Bunkasai” is a fun and jolly event. Not only does it display students’ projects and achievements, but there is an array of food you can eat. Usually, a classroom or the gymnasium is temporarily made into a restaurant or café where one can comfortably eat a meal. There are also some plays, dances, and concerts performed by the drama club, the dance club, the orchestra club, and the band club. In many schools, the “Bunkasai” is traditionally held around November 3^rd which is holiday a called Culture Day in Japan. The “Bunkasai” normally lasts for about 2 days, Saturday and Sunday. The visitors to this kind of event are usually people who are interested in the school’s atmosphere, people who want to enter the school, friends of the students attending the school, and parents of the students attending the school.

Next, the “Bunkasai” that takes place in SFC annually is very exciting. Firstly, a theme is chosen for each “Bunkasai” and each class has to make something that has to do with that theme. First grade classes make a big piece of art and put it up somewhere in the school. Grades two to five make an attraction in their class to entertain the visitors. The sixth graders make a 30 minute skit and play it around three times a day. Other than that, the members of the culture club activity are each given a space to promote their clubs’ activities. Since SFC has many kinds of clubs, it is very interesting to see what kind of things they make or do to make their club look interesting. I especially like the cooking club because they make delicious and tasty treats for only 300 yen.

 In conclusion, “Bunkasai” is an event that not only shows the projects and achievements of students but it is also the only opportunity each year for students to see what life is like in other schools. It also helps enrich people's lives by increasing social interaction with people outside of the school.