The eighth Jinan International Spring Water Festival opens on Sept 6 at Baotu Spring Park in Jinan, Shandong province. [Photo by Cui Jian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A spring worship ceremony is held at night at Baotu Spring Park, reflecting the local reverence for spring water. [Photo/dzwww.com]

A series of immersive performances featuring more than 200 actors provide a stunning showcase of spring water culture. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]