A contestant perfects his lotus-shaped piece Saturday during a bakery event that was part of China’s first Vocational Skills Competition in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province.

A baker examines her work Friday during China’s first Vocational Skills Competition.

A contestant draws a line around the model’s eye Saturday.

A contestant sews two pieces of cloth together Friday.

A craftsman makes a clay figurine Thursday, the first day of China’s Vocational Skills Competition.

Thirty-six teams drawn from more than 2,500 workers and craftsmen competed in 86 events for the Vocational Skills Competition.