The Square of the Friendship and festivals in Dalian

A beautiful sculpture is marking the Square of the Friendship at Dalian

Xinghai Square, the Xinghai Conference Center, the Dalian World Expo Center and the hotels on Renmin Road are the places where Dalian’s major annual events are held.

The include Fireworks Displays (Chinese New Year, May 1 and October 1), Dalian International Walking Festival (May), Dalian Locust Flower Festival (May), Dalian International Marathon (June).

Furthermore Dalian hosts the China International Software & Information Service Fair (June), Dalian International Beer Festival (July-August), Dalian International Auto Show (August) and the Dalian International Fashion Week (September).

The Dalian International Fashion Festival is a chance for many major foreign companies to show their new designs. Before the festival, the city holds an opening ceremony attended by government officials as well as famous stars of the entertainment world.