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The 23rd Qingdao International Beer Festival kicked off on Saturday, August 10, in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. This carnival will last for 16 days.
Performers dance during the opening ceremony of the 23rd Qingdao International Beer Festival in Qingdao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, Aug 10, 2012.
An evening gala replete with superstars and gorgeous fireworks, the 23rd Qingdao International Beer Festival offers a full range of activities that boost the city's brand image and promote economic growth, organizers said.
The Qingdao International Beer Festival is growing in reputation in China after 22 years of development. It is one of the top festivals in China.
This year marks the eighth year that the German Munich Monchshof palace will be built during the Qingdao International Beer Festival since its first debuted in 2006.
Thousands expected for 23rd installment of annual event
The Organization Committee of the Qingdao International Beer Festival has signed a letter of intent to collaborate with the Organization Committee of the Munich Oktoberfest.
Every summer, visitors flock to Qingdao to indulge themselves at the seaside Laoshan Mountain or sailing on the ocean's whitecaps.