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The 13th Qingdao International Beer Festival, with a sheep called Yang Yang as its mascot, was held in August 2003.
The 14th Qingdao International Beer Festival, a 16-day event from Aug 14 to 29, 2004, chose a monkey called Cong Cong as its mascot.
The 15th Qingdao International Beer Festival, with a rooster called Guan Guan as its mascot, took place in Stone Man National Tourism Resort from Aug 13 to 28, 2005
The 16th Qingdao International Beer Festival, with a dog called Jia Jia as its mascot, took place in the International Beer City and Stone Man National Tourism Resort from Aug 12 to 27, 2006.
The 17th Qingdao International Beer Festival, with a pig called Ben Ben as its mascot, kicked off in the International Beer City and Stone Man National Tourism Resort on Aug 11, 2007.
The 18th Qingdao International Beer Festival, with the slogan “Celebrate the Olympics, Ganbei to the World” (ganbei means “bottoms up”) and a cartoon mascot called Ha Ha Beer, took place in the International Beer City.
2009 is the Year of the Ox in the Chinese lunar calendar. The mascot is designed based on the ox and represents a rich harvest. In Chinese tradition, the ox represents diligence, selflessness and hard work.
2010 is the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese lunar calendar. The mascot design is inspired by the zodiac animal of the tiger. The tiger represents braveness and bustling activity.
A rabbit character named Duo Duo, mascot of the 21st Qingdao International Beer Festival, was designed based on the Chinese zodiac animal and made public on July 20.
A total of 3.96 million visitors from home and abroad attended the 22nd Qingdao International Beer Festival held in Qingdao between August 17 and September 1.