The 2017 Qingdao International Beer Festival opens in grand style at Qingdao Beer City of the coastal city's Huangdao district on Aug 4. With a wealth of beer brands from across the globe, the festival is brimming with diverse cultures, artistic performances and sports events. [Photo by Zhu Zheng/ Xinhua]

A parade with a lit-up green cycle, floats, acrobatics and even a brass band at the opening ceremony of the 2017 Qingdao International Beer Festival on Aug 4. [Photo by Zhu Zheng/ Xinhua]