2022 Haicang Ocean Carnival officially launched
On the afternoon of November 11, the 2022 Haicang Ocean Carnival was launched at Haicangwan Park in Haicang District of Xiamen, East China's Fujian province.
During the carnival, various activities will be held, including lectures on oceanic science, a theme painting competition, and an online quiz.
At the launch ceremony, the citizens were invited for the releasing of fish fry to boost the fish species and stock and improve the environment. The organizers said they would successively release about 1.5 million fry of yellowfin and black porgies at Songyu Wharf.
“We're trying our best to create an ocean culture festival where the citizens can be deeply involved so as to raise their awareness of marine environmental protection and promote marine cultural exchange and integration,”said an official from Haicang District.