The Qingdao International Sea Festival is to be held at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center from July 20 to August 4, 2012.

With the theme of inviting the world to enjoy a blue oceanic feast, the festival features 36 activities across six categories: ocean culture, ocean tourism, maritime sports, ocean sciences, blue economy and navy shows.

The event is jointly sponsored by China's General Administration of Sports, the State Oceanic Administration, National Tourism Administration and the Qingdao municipal government.