In pics: skill events of social and personal services sector at 48th WorldSkills Competition
This photo taken on Sept. 24, 2026 shows a piece of work of a contestant participating in the patisserie and confectionery event during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
A contestant participates in the bakery event during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 24, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Photo by Yang Yang/Xinhua)
A contestant participates in the bakery event during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 23, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)
Visitors experience baking techniques at the competition venue during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 24, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)
A contestant participates in the restaurant service event during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 23, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)
A contestant participates in the patisserie and confectionery event during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 24, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)
A contestant participates in the bakery event during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 23, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)
A judge of the cooking event views dishes prepared by contestants during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 23, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)
A contestant participates in the restaurant service event during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 24, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Photo by Yang Yang/Xinhua)
A contestant participates in the patisserie and confectionery event during the 48th WorldSkills Competition in east China's Shanghai, Sept. 23, 2026. The 48th WorldSkills Competition is held here from Sept. 22 to 27, with 64 skill events covering six sectors -- transportation and logistics, construction and building technology, manufacturing and engineering technology, information and communication technology, creative arts and fashion, and social and personal services.
In the social and personal services sector, skill events like cooking, bakery, patisserie and confectionery, and restaurant service create a feast of color, aroma and flavor at the competition venue. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)