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Year |
Main Activities |
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1988 |
November – Establishment of the Asian-Pacific Children’s Convention in Fukuoka. |
| 1st APCC |
1989 |
1st APCC was run as part of the Asia-Pacific Expo, “Yokatopia”, the commemorative event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Fukuoka City. |
| 2nd APCC |
1990 |
Five boys and five girls at the age of 11 were invited from each participating countries and regions. Monument was erected at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in honor of the first 2 Conventions. |
| 3rd APCC |
1991 |
Children’s ceremony “Dream’s Key” was held. Children’s Convention exhibits were displayed in Hakata and Tenjin areas. |
| 4th APCC |
1992 |
March – “APCC Supporters’ Association” was officially established. Exchange event with Princess Noriko was held. |
| 5th APCC |
1993 |
10,000 participants joined the commemorative cultural exchange event at Fukuoka Dome. 1500 children in Fukuoka sang a song of welcome and Junior Ambassadors (JAs) sang and danced in traditional costumes. |
| 6th APCC |
1994 |
First Mission Project, “Earth Wind” was executed. 200 children from Fukuoka visited 10 different countries during Spring vacation. |
| 7th APCC |
1995 |
The first “International Children’s Forum” was held for the exchange of children’s ideas on culture of life. There was also held “Energy Forum” where children thought about the energy for the future. 3000 people participated in a farewell party. |
| 8th APCC |
1996 |
Children from areas affected by the Kobe earthquake in 1995 were invited to participate. December – Greeting cards were sent to all the former participants, and they sent back the words of thanks to the APCC office. An energy workshop with artist Hibino Katsuhiko was held. |
| 9th APCC |
1997 |
The theme song "We are the BRIDGE", logo and APCC goods were developed. A volunteer registration system was established and over 500 people registered.
APCC news became available on the Internet and the 1st newsletter was issued. |
| 10th APCC |
1998 |
69 Peace Ambassadors (former JAs) joined for the 10th Anniversary and the Bridge Club was established. The “Asian-Pacific Children’s Summit” was held. The commemorative booklets of APCC 10th anniversary were issued. A Tennis Clinic with Matsuoka Shuzo was held. |
| 11th APCC |
1999 |
Received an award for participation in the Dontaku Parade. The APCC Festival was held in the “Minato 100-year Anniversary Park” in Kashii Park Port. |
| 12th APCC |
2000 |
The “School Visit Program” was established and JAs experienced school life in Fukuoka. |
| 13th APCC |
2001 |
Local citizens started to be recruited as chaperons for the Mission Project. Three of Fukuoka’s Sister & Friendship Cities (Guangzhou, Ipoh, Oakland) began to join APCC. |
| 14th APCC |
2002 |
February – Established as an official NPO to participate. JAs were able to meet Avispa soccer players on the field as “Avispa Kids” prior to a match. |
| 15th APCC |
2003 |
Invitation Project was canceled due to SARS.
The “Mirai no Mori”, “Heart from FUKUOKA”, and “BRIDGE CLUB International
Volunteer Project” were established for the 15th anniversary of APCC. |
| 16th APCC |
2004 |
The “The World Assembly for Junior Ambassadors” was held in conjunction with the JCI World Congress in Fukuoka. Children from 14 countries/regions in Europe, Africa, Central and South America joined it. 240 local children gathered together at “Global Arena” in Munakata to build a friendship. |
| 17th APCC |
2005 |
100 local children joined the Exchange Camp. The “Smile to Smile” project developed to support victims of the Indian Ocean earthquake. |
| 18th APCC |
2006 |
Representatives from Asian-Pacific Embassies visited the Exchange Camp. |
| 19th APCC |
2007 |
With support from the well-known singer and actor Tetsuya Takeda and others, APCC ran a large-scale PR campaign in Fukuoka. |
| 20th APCC |
2008 |
The number of host countries was expanded in the Mission Project, and 150 local children visited 10 countries. |
