Dalian is a city full of vitality and cultural heritage, with many exciting festivals every year. Whether it is a traditional festival celebration or a modern art performance, Dalian can satisfy all kinds of interests. Here are some popular festivals held in Dalian:

1. Dalian International Beer Festival: Every summer, Dalian holds the International Beer Festival, attracting beer lovers from all over the world. At this event, you can taste a variety of beers from different countries and enjoy colorful music performances and dancing.

2. Dalian International Marathon: As one of the important marathon events in China, the Dalian International Marathon attracts thousands of runners every year. You can enjoy the spectacular scene of the runners sprinting hard, and at the same time enjoy the beautiful seaside scenery of Dalian.

3. Dalian Forest Zoo Lighting Festival: Every winter, Dalian Forest Zoo holds a lighting festival. During this festive event, the entire zoo will be decorated into a colorful fairy tale world, with many exquisite lighting and sculpture displays. You can take a stroll and feel the strong festive atmosphere.

4. Dalian International Circus Festival: As one of the largest circus arts events in China, the Dalian International Circus Festival attracts many circuses and performers from all over the world every year. In this festival, you can watch wonderful acrobatics, equestrian, magic and other performances, bringing you endless surprises and joy.

5. Dalian Zhongshan Square Musical Fountain Show: Zhongshan Square is one of Dalian’s iconic attractions, and a musical fountain show is held every night. This event combines music, lights and fountains to give people a dual audio-visual enjoyment. During the show, you can enjoy the spectacular fusion of water jets, lights and music.

Dalian’s festival activities are rich and diverse. Whether you like culture, art or sports competitions, you can find an activity that suits you. These festival activities not only allow you to enjoy the excitement and joy, but also allow you to better understand the culture and customs of Dalian.