The seventh International Spring Water Festival opens in Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province on Sept 6 with a series of activities celebrating the launch. [Photo by Huang Zhongming/Jinan Times]

A worship ceremony for the springs lit up at night as Baotu Spring Park shows locals respect and deep love for spring water. [Photo by Huang Zhongming/Jinan Times]

Dubbed the City of Springs, Jinan is home to numerous natural springs and weeping willows, which give the city a distinct feel. [Photo by Huang Zhongming/Jinan Times]

A dazzling light show combining spring water, ancient buildings and 3D images debuts at Baotu Spring Park. [Photo/news.e23.cn]

Local residents sing their love to China during the opening ceremony, a celebration of the upcoming 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. [Photo by Huang Zhongming/Jinan Times]

The festival, which runs to Sept 11, will also host a series of springs-related activities including the Conference of International City Alliance of Springs Cultural Landscape, the 2019 "Discover Jinan" foreign media trip and a festooned vehicle parade. [Photo/w.dzwww.com]