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Coffee & International Food Festival showcases Qingdao's ocean-inspired life aesthetics

During the National Day holiday, the 2025 Coffee & International Food Festival was held on the Huanying Avenue of the Olympic Sailing Center in Qingdao's Olympic Sailing & Marine Culture Tourist Area. Centered around "coffee + international cuisine", the event artfully integrated Qingdao's unique marine culture, offering both residents and visitors a feast for the senses and an emotional resonance during the holiday.

2025-10-11 11:03:18

Shandong Handicrafts | Millennium-old Lu Brocade shines with new splendor

Lu Brocade is commonly known as "lao tubu" (old homespun cloth) or "lao cubu" (old coarse cloth) among the folks in China. From cotton to the finished cloth, the entire production process of Lu Brocade goes through 72 procedures, and uses 22 basic colored threads to create more than 1,990 kinds of patterns.

2025-10-10 17:45:51

Qingdao vehicle axle manufacturer kicks into high gear after holiday

On October 9, the first working day after the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, production lines were operating at full capacity in the workshop of a vehicle axle company in Qingdao City, Shandong Province. (Photo by Zhang Ying)

2025-10-10 11:08:47

In pic: Steamed Bun Contest held in Qingdao, Shandong

On September 27th, the Steamed Bun Contest, part of the series cultural activities for 12th Qingdao Wanggezhuang Large Steamed Bun Festival, was held in Laoshan District. 14 teams competed on the same stage, presenting traditional pastry techniques and modern innovations through creative exhibitions and on-site production sessions. (Photo by Zhang Jin’gang)

2025-09-28 18:44:54

In pics: Exhibition of calligraphy, painting and photography held to enrich cultural life of grassroots in Liaocheng

Recently, the Outstanding Works Exhibition of Calligraphy, Painting and Photography by Workers of Chiping District, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province was inaugurated in the district. The exhibition showcased 193 outstanding works, covering categories such as calligraphy, painting, and photography. The works closely adhered to the themes of the times, either depicting the spirit of workers' struggles or illustrating the development and changes of the hometown. The exhibition will last until October 5th, providing a platform for cultural exchanges among the workers and enriching the cultural life at the grassroots level. (Photo by Ma Hongkun)

2025-09-28 18:31:42

In pics: Jinan hosts grain conservation events to help children explore harvest joy

On the occasion of China's Farmers' Harvest Festival 2025, Jinan City held a series of public welfare events focused on grain conservation. Through the fun-filled and child-friendly activities, children were able to immerse themselves in the joy of harvest, and deepen their understanding of agriculture and rural areas.

2025-09-25 16:04:18

Shandong Handicraft |10,000 hammer strikes: The timeless craft of Zhangqiu Iron Woks

As a craft heritage tracing back to the Spring and Autumn Period, Zhangqiu Iron Woks have now become a "Premium Product of Shandong" and a model of national intangible cultural heritage. The courageous and pioneering spirit of blacksmiths here has been passed down from generation to generation.

2025-09-23 17:16:21

Yantai launches a series of events for China-South Korea cultural exchange

The“Carefree Yantai”China-South Korea Calligraphy Exhibition and inauguration ceremony of China-South Korea Cultural Exchange Maritime Hub were held in Yantai, Shandong province on September 22nd. Eleven calligraphy artists and entrepreneurs from South Korea were appointed as Yantai’s city ambassadors. SdChina News and Yantai China South Korea Ferry signed an agreement on the project of China-South Korea International Youth Study Tour Base.

2025-09-23 15:11:41

China’s first national standard intelligent urban-area train debuts in Qingdao

China’s first intelligent urban-area train with full independent intellectual property rights and built to national standards was unveiled in Qingdao, Shandong province on September 18. Developed independently by CRRC, the train features fully-independent core and critical technologies, a maximum operating speed of 200 km/h, and GOA4-level fully automatic operation capability.

2025-09-22 17:27:56

In pics: Qingdao primary school carries out teeth care activity on National Teeth Care Day

September 20, 2025, marks the 37th National Teeth Care Day. Ping'an Road No.2 Primary School in Shibei District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, launched a theme activity titled "Protect Teeth for Better Health". Teachers popularized knowledge on teeth care for students and guided them to develop oral health habits, aiming to enhance their awareness of protecting dental health.

2025-09-22 17:13:24