In Japan, the school year ends in March and begins in April, but this time around, it ended two weeks earlier because of coronavirus quarantine.<\/p>\n
For many, this means that they will miss their graduation ceremonies, a significant moment in their lives. However, for some elementary school graduates, this was but a setback and a chance to show their creativity.<\/p>\n
As they were sitting home in quarantine, they made the ceremony at the place where they usually prefer to hang out with their friends – in Minecraft!<\/p>\n
This heartwarming and unusual event was first shared on Twitter by Japanese Twitter user Backyennew, father of a young boy who took part in this virtual ceremony.<\/p>\n
In the video below, we can see his son being happy and having fun with his friends in the assembly hall they created for this opportunity.<\/p>\n
Reactions from other people on Twitter were overwhelmingly positive, and video quickly became viral over the weekend, so dad shared a few more photos, which you can find on his Twitter profile.<\/p>\n
What are your thoughts on this topic? Can things like VR chat, MMOs, Minecraft, and other virtual social hubs represent a valid alternative for social interaction in dire times like this outbreak?<\/p>\n
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