Shizuoka City, Wednesday, November 14, 2007

There will be a joint Opening Ceremony for the 39th WorldSkills Competition and the 7th International Abilympics. This is the first time in history that these two competitions have been held together, representing an excellent opportunity for all competitors, staff and media to come together. We will underline the importance of holding the two competitions simultaneously and send the message "Thanks for the Skills" to people around the world.

Map & Transportation

Opening Ceremony Venue Granship Shizuoka Convention and Arts Center

Ocean

Numazu, Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Participants and staff will mutually recognize their accomplishments at the Closing Ceremony. They will enjoy international exchange and promote friendship at the Farewell Party which includes Japanese traditional stalls.

Closing Ceremony Venue Kira Messe Numazu
Farewell Party Japanese Food Corner	Farewell Party traditional game corner