Visitors look at sculptor Zhu Shangxi's work "The Whole World Joins In The Jubilation" at the 5th Qingdao International Sculpture Festival in Jimo, East China's Shandong province, on Sept 22, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

The 5th Qingdao International Sculpture Festival officially kicked off in Jimo, a county-level city in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, on Thursday.

Sculptors from more than 20 countries and regions around the world are participating in the festival with 85 sculptures. The works showcase marine culture, intangible cultural projects, and sports and leisure.

These sculptures will be displayed at public places permanently in Jimo and will be free of charge to the public.