Qingdao WCNA launches street market event

The opening ceremony of a street market event was started in Poli town in Qingdao West Coast New Area (Qingdao WCNA) on Jan 15.

At the ceremony, oceans of people came to Poli town, which boasts more than 300 years of street market culture, to watch a series of folk shows, including dragon dances, yangko (a popular rural folk dance), and go shopping for the upcoming Spring Festival.

After the opening ceremony, a series of activities will be held both online and offline, and a great variety of products with Qingdao WCNA elements are to be presented, including Langya Terrance liquor and Ye Jianming pottery.

According to Zhang Yunzhi, marketing manager assistant of the Langya Terrace group, a company that produces Langya Terrace liquor, the liquor-making technique is an intangible cultural heritage of Shandong province. At the activity, the company has brought a number of samples for residents to have a taste.

It is estimated that the activity will last until the middle of February. During the period, Qingdao WCNA plans to plow into its sea, beer and folk cultures to boost its cultural economy.

Qingdao residents flock to the street market in Poli town. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]