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Spectators were treated to an amazing dance and firework display at the opening of the 3rd Yantai International Wine Festival in Yantai, Shandong province on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. [Photo:CRIENGLISH.com]
---By Paul Ryding
Today marks the start of the 3rd Yantai International Wine Festival, and we were lucky enough to be in attendance.
First off was a media conference with some of the visiting dignitaries form all over the globe. Leading figures in the wine industry and auspicious guests spoke of the beauty and charm of the city and its people.
It was a glorious day for an opening extravaganza. Yantai residents turned out in their droves to watch the opening ceremony, where we were treated to dance troupe performances as well as a firework display. We also heard from Yantai's mayor as well as the secretary of the OIV, Mr. Federico Castellucci, who I even managed to sneak a quick word with on the way into the huge exhibition hall!
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