Purpose of the Conference
PDWC (High School Parliamentary Debate World Conference and Competition) is part of the International Friendship Program organized by the WakuPro Foundation. Our aims are to:
1. Foster friendships that serve as a foundation for world peace by allowing Japanese and international high school students to exchange diverse opinions through debate.
2. Introduce and share the history and culture of different regions, promoting mutual respect, understanding, and the enjoyment of diversity.
3. Provide an opportunity for high school students from around the world to learn about Japan and to share Japanese culture and traditions globally.
Participating students can also develop leadership skills by serving as youth ambassadors in the following years.
WakuPro's goal for debate is to provide a platform for discussing various social issues, helping participants develop global communication skills while nurturing the next generation of leaders. By debating with peers, students can connect with friends worldwide and build lifelong friendships. The mentors for the program are from the UK-based Debate Mate organization.
Participating Schools have been decided
Japan ( 5 Schools )
No. | Prefecture | School Name |
1 | Tokyo | Clark Memorial International High School |
2 | Kyoto | Kyoto Municipal Hiyoshigaoka High School |
3 | Hyogo | Kobe University Secondary School |
4 | Aichi | Aichi Prefectural Showa High School |
5 | Tokyo | Shibuya Junior & Senior High School |
Overseas ( 5 Schools )
No. | Country | School Name |
1 | Australia | Robina State High School |
2 | Mongolia | Future high school |
3 | Indonesia | SMA Negeri 3 Banda Aceh |
4 | USA | Cedartown High School |
5 |
Hungary
|
Budapest-Fasori Lutheran High School |
Debate Tournament
February 6 (Thursday) – February 10 (Monday), 2025
Excursion
February 10 (Monday) – February 11 (Tuesday), 2025
Debate Competition
Hotel Heritage
228 Oegawa, Kumagaya,
Saitama 360-0103
TEL 048-536-1212
http://www.hotel-heritage.co.jp/
Excursion
Angel Grandia Echigo Nakazato
4707-1 Tsuchidaru, Yuzawa,
Minamiuonuma District, Niigata 949-6103
TEL 025-787-2811
http://www.hotel-heritage.co.jp/
2/6 Thu
International participating schools arrive at Narita and Haneda, then transfer to Hotel Heritage.
Domestic participating schools gather at Hotel Heritage
2/7 Fri
Orientation
Opening Ceremony
Debate Training
Welcome Dinner
2/8 Sat
Debate Rounds
Cultural Exchange Activities
Dinner
2/9 Sun
Semi-Final Debate Round
Final Debate Round
Closing Ceremony
Cultural Exchange Activities
Onsen Dinner
2/10 Mon
Hotel Heritage Checkout
Bus to Angel Grandia
Snow Activities
Dinner
2/11 Tue
Checkout from Angel Grandia and
Shinkansen to Tokyo (free time)
Bus to Hotel Heritage
Final Party
2/12 wed
Return Home
A detailed schedule will be announced later. The schedule is subject to change.
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