A Sparkling New Sensation: Have You Heard of the Mexican Piñata?

2016.02.10 published

Overseas Wedding Trends ♡ Do You Know About "Pinata"?

A "Pinata" is a game where a frame made of paper is filled with confetti and candies, hung high, and then broken open with a stick while blindfolded. It's a fun activity enjoyed by children at birthday parties in Mexico, similar to "kuzudama" in Japan ♩

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This pinata actually makes occasional appearances at overseas weddings, becoming a super-item that entertains guests of all ages! If you're dreaming of a cozy overseas wedding, it's definitely something to check out ♩

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"Pinatas" are paper-made and also great as lightweight and convenient decoration items ♡

Modern pinatas are made of paper, making them easy to break, and they come in colorful decorations, which is a key point ♡ Since they are made of paper, they are also lightweight and easy to transport and decorate ♩

With the freedom to arrange shapes like stars or animals, the bride's sense of style is essential ♩ Colorful pinatas swaying under the blue sky will undoubtedly be a decorative item that adds festivity to the venue＊

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We Want to Enhance the Venue with Entertainment That Everyone Can Enjoy ♩

Guests can swing their sticks and get excited together, or the bride and groom can break the pinata and everyone can gather the candies inside. There are many ways to enjoy it ♩ It sounds like it will be a cozy wedding where everyone can have fun together ♡

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Here's how to make the intriguing "Pinata"＊

Born in Mexico / Pinata Materials ♩

The materials you need are 【balloon, newspaper, flour mixed with water, bowl, decoration supplies (paints, ribbons, etc.), and string for hanging】. These are all items that you can easily find at 100 yen shops ♩

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Born in Mexico / How to Make a Pinata

First, take a balloon or beach ball and glue pieces of paper that have been soaked in flour mixed with water onto it. If you want it to be sturdy, repeat this a few times ♩ At this stage, it's important to leave an opening for the candy inside ♡

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Once it is completely dry, pop the balloon inside, and decorate it however you like with paints and ribbons! Finally, fill it with candies and attach string for hanging, and it's complete ♡

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If you want to know the detailed making process, check out the video ♩

If you want to see how it's made while you create it, please watch the video ♩

This method will take a few days to dry, so it's good to start the preparations early＊ If you're short on time, you can also decorate and make a pinata with cardboard ♩ Using cardboard, you can DIY a pinata in your favorite shape ♡

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Born in Mexico / Pinata Contents ♩

Just thinking about what to put inside the pinata is exciting ♡ Generally, it is filled with small and cute items like confetti and candies ♩

If it's for a wedding, adding luxurious confetti to create a beautiful moment is also a great idea ♡ When it breaks, confetti will scatter, creating a magical photo opportunity ♩

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Alternatively, you could hide one special treasure and have everyone look for it, adding a game-like fun element to the celebration ♡ Incorporating a pinata as one of the entertaining activities would also be nice ♩

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Colorful and Fun Designs Are the Appeal of Pinatas ♡

Since it's a game born in Mexico, pinatas come in vibrant, vivid colors and cute motifs ♡ There are even specialty pinata shops overseas ♩

Let's take a look at some cute pinata designs inspired by overseas brides ♩

Pinata Design ① Pony

The classic design is a colorful horse ♩ The cute design resembling foreign children's toys would look great at a garden wedding＊

Pinata Design ② Ring

For a pinata used at a wedding, a ring design is romantic and lovely ♡ Let's fill the diamond part with plenty of confetti ♩

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Pinata Design ③ Heart

A heart-shaped pinata designed with the couple's initials can also be used as a prop for wedding photos＊ Adding fringed paper is a classic touch for pinatas ♡

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Pinata Design ④ Wedding Cake

A pinata shaped like a wedding cake! It's of such quality that you might feel bad breaking it ♡ If such a cute cake were hanging, all the guests would surely be delighted ♩

Pinata Design ⑤ Ice Cream

How about an ice cream design pinata for a summer reception? A refreshing-colored pinata would fit perfectly under a sunny sky ♡

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We Want to Enhance the Wedding with "Pinatas" ♡

Let's use "Pinatas" to create an exciting atmosphere while everyone gathers and cheers ♩ It should become a warm and cheerful wedding ambiance＊ A pop and cute pinata alone will add beauty to the venue ♡

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Please make sure to utilize it as entertainment or venue decoration ♡ Upcoming brides planning for spring-summer garden weddings should definitely consider incorporating it!