All seventeen entries of the 2007 Junior Eurovision Song Contest were officially presented to the press and delegations during the traditional Opening Party held yesterday evening at the Hilton Hotel in Rotterdam.

The Opening Party was hosted by 2007 Junior Eurovision Song Contest hosts Kim-Lian and Sipke Jan and it was highlighted by Chipz! who performed Make A Big Splash, especially made for the contest. After having a great time at the party, where all the participants got to know each other better and presented their entries to the press and delegations, the children got to work today to record the video postcards which will be aired before each performance during the final on Saturday. They also recorded One world, the special song to be performed by all children on the Ahoy Arena stage.

Georgia, Belgium, Armenia, Cyprus, Portugal and Russia will be rehearsing today until 18.45 , followed by a joint dance rehearsal of One World. The full rehearsal schedule for toda is as follows:

13.45 – 14.30 Georgia rehearsal, Ahoy Arena
14.30 – 15.15 Belgium rehearsal, Ahoy Arena
15.15 – 16.00 Armenia rehearsal , Ahoy Arena
16.30 – 17.15 Cyprus rehearsal, Ahoy Arena
17.15 – 18.00 Portugal rehearsal, Ahoy Arena
18.00 – 18.45 Russia rehearsal, Ahoy Arena
19.30 – 22.00 Dance-rehearsal joint song One World, Off-Corso

You can see the full gallery from the Opening Party here.