KOREA 2011
- Date: 25-30th September 2011
- Venue: Olympic Park
- Host Organization: KEPAD
The 8th International Abilympics
It's all hands on deck as the 8th International Abilympics draws near. This event will be hosted by South Korea at their capital city of Seoul in the Olympic Park. The Korean Employment Promotion Agency for the Disabled (KEPAD) shall be hosting the 2011 Abilympics and will bring their 15 years of experience in holding the National Skills Competition for people with disabilities to ensure a successful 8th International Abilympics.
So while KEPAD has their responsibilities in hand Abilympics WA still has work to do. We need to organise our local team and their assistants so that WA and Australia is represented in this international event. Having hosted the 1995 Abilympics, WA is a strong participant of the International Abilympics and must put in the best field possible.
Program
- Opening Ceremony
- Skill Contests
- International Symposium
- International Assistive Technology Device Fair
- Exhibitions and Demonstrations
- World Culture Festival
- Field Visits
Skill Categories for Korea 2011
Vocational skills Contest
- Artificial Limb Making
- Cooking
- Silk Hand Painting
- Cake Decoration
- Floral Arrangement
- Basket Making
- Jewelry Making
- Photography - Outdoor
- Photography - Studio
- Computer Assembly
- Dress Making - Advanced Course
- Tailoring
- Furniture Making - Advanced Course
- Wood Carving
- CNC Turning
- Bicycle Assembly
- Microcontroller Application
- Computer Programming
- Electronic Assembly and Testing
- CAD - Electronic
- CAD - Architecture
- English Desktop Publishing
- Poster Design
- Product Design
- CAD - Machinery
- CAD Character Design
- Creating Web Pages
- English Word Processing
- Data processing -Advanced Course
Vocational Skills Contests - Basic
- Data Processing-Basic Course
- Furniture Making - Basic Course
- Dress Making - Basic Course
- Electronic Assembly - Basic Course
Leisure & Living Skills Contest
- Painting
- Pottery
- Embroidery
- Hand Knitting
- Crochet Work
- Waste Reuse
- e-Sports
Unforgettable Korea
Step into the wonderful world of South Korea. Experience the uniqueness of a country where eastern and western cultures blend, a country where the wealth of historical treasures mix with cutting-edge contempory amenities. Come and let Korea embrace you with its many wonders. Explore amazing scenery. Feel your senses come alive. And you will never forget the warmth and friendliness of our people.
Korean Food
Korean cuisine is best represented by Kimchi (spicy pickled vegetables) and Galbi (barbecued ribs). Spicy or mild, hot and cold, there is an almost endless variety of home-cooked or gourmet dishes to choose from and each has its own unique regional interpretation. At a waterfront alfresco, with a cup of local wine and some raw fish, you mingle with people as easily as the soft breeze and the comforting waves. A Korean meal usually includes a variety of side dishes that provide an excellent balance of nutrients.
Fun and Success together
Korea is home to colorful festivals or business conventions. Be it an international film festival, or a mud festival, or perhaps a lively mask dance, these festivals always feature ginseng, ceramics, kimchi, calligraphy, and other local specialties which make the events as intriguing as each unique theme suggests.
Shopper's Paradise
Markets start bustling at night. Redolent ginseng, traditional artifacts, tableware, electronic goods, apparel and accessories are an eye-opening variety to dive into. You'll find everything from traditional Korean accessories and souvenirs to International brand name clothing, electrionics and even everyday commodities. Whatever you're looking for, Korea is sure to provide it!
text from KEPAD promotional pamphlet