It was revealed at a press conference on the preparatory work of Qingdao Ocean Festival that the 2010 Qingdao International Ocean Festival will be held between the 24th of July and the 28th of August. Now all the preparatory work has been completed.

Qingdao International Ocean Festival is the sole festival that focuses on the ocean in China. It was created in 1999 and has been held in July every year since then. At the opening ceremony, hundreds of boats and nearly 40 yachts will cruise on the blue water in Fushan Bay，Qingdao. The finely built luxurious cruise ship, the Blue Ocean Pearl, is also about to open her mysterious veil and launch on her maiden voyage at the opening ceremony in Qingdao.

Naval military music, air shows, boarding actions, diving performance and other interesting activities will be held during the Qingdao Ocean Festival. In addition, the 2010 Qingdao International Sailing Week, 2010 Qingdao Sailing Expo will also be held during the Qingdao Ocean Festival.

By Yu Meng Liu Nengzhou