Featuring upbeat music, dance routines and lightshows, the Laoshan session of the 31st Qingdao International Beer Festival opened in grand style on the evening of July 30 in Laoshan district, Qingdao.

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Laoshan district extended invitations to the world's revelers to attend the annual beer festival, which has become a flagship event in Qingdao's calendar and evolved into one of the largest beer festivals in the world.

The carnival offers an ideal destination for drinking beer, savoring gourmet food and enjoying live music and other performances in the summer, according to the organizing committee.

This year, the beer festival has asked attendees to wear masks and display their health codes when entering the venue as part of COVID-19 prevention measures.

Besides the nine distinctive beer tents and eight beer-themed gardens, the Laoshan venue has also added several cabins and outdoor service centers where visitors can enjoy beer, food and performances.

The opening ceremony of the Laoshan session of the 2021 Qingdao International Beer Festival is held on the evening of July 30. [Photo by Zhong Yuxian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Festive dance routines and music performances are staged during the opening ceremony of the Laoshan session of the 2021 Qingdao International Beer Festival on July 30. [Photo by Zhong Yuxian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A drone show is staged at the opening ceremony, striking the attention of spectators. [Photo by Zhong Yuxian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An extravaganza of high-end art and cultural activities, performances, drinking competitions, and light shows will be held during the Laoshan session of the annual beer festival. [Photo by Zhong Yuxian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Performances in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China are staged during the opening ceremony. [Photo by Zhong Yuxian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Laoshan district has been well-prepared for the annual beer festival. [Photo by Zhong Yuxian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Performers during the opening ceremony. Beer lovers can drink in themed surroundings and entertainment at the Laoshan session of the beer festival. [Photo by Zhong Yuxian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]