The Second Qingdao University Student Art Festival is held at the Qingdao Grand Theater on April 26. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Second Qingdao University Student Art Festival was held at the Qingdao Grand Theater on April 26. It was attended by about 1,200 students and faculty from 25 universities in Qingdao and two primary and secondary schools.

The event featured 17 different programs and was divided into four chapters featuring songs, dances, recitations, traditional Chinese operas, instrumental performances, martial arts, talent shows, and creative performances.

Students from universities in Qingdao also shared stories on-site about the contributions of young students and faculty in serving the country's major strategies, scientific and technological innovation, and volunteering.

Additionally, the festival's programs showcased a fusion of traditional Chinese culture, Qingdao's local charm, and international elements.

Since its launch last year, the art festival has provided a platform for friendly exchanges among various universities in Qingdao, as well as for college students to showcase their youthful vigor and dreams. It has become a well-known event in Qingdao.

The festival showcases a fusion of traditional Chinese culture, Qingdao's local charm, and international elements. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The art festival provides a platform for friendly exchanges among various universities in Qingdao. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]