Various foods are displayed at the fourth China Marine Food Culture Festival and the 2026 Chinese Ethnic Cuisine Culture Festival in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The fourth China Marine Food Culture Festival and the 2026 Chinese Ethnic Cuisine Culture Festival opened on May 15 in Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong province, drawing food lovers and industry insiders from across the country.

The three-day event, which ran through May 17, featured more than 220 enterprises, 360 brands, and over 1,100 products and pieces of equipment. It combined marine cuisine with ethnic culinary traditions through exhibitions, supply chain matchmaking, cooking competitions, cultural performances, and public food carnivals, according to organizers.

Organizers aim to promote the integration of the marine economy, cultural tourism, and ethnic unity while boosting consumer spending.