A contestant dressed in a mermaid costume performs underwater as part of a national-level competition in Qingdao, Shandong Province, July 8, 2023. /CFP
A contestant dressed in a mermaid costume performs underwater as part of a national-level competition in Qingdao, Shandong Province, July 8, 2023. /CFP
Contestants dressed in mermaid costumes participate in a national-level competition in Qingdao, Shandong Province, July 8, 2023. /CFP
Contestants dressed in mermaid costumes participate in a national-level competition in Qingdao, Shandong Province, July 8, 2023. /CFP
A national-level mermaid competition has been held in Qingdao, Shandong Province. More than 60 contestants from around the country took part in the underwater event, showcasing the dynamic development of the sport in China.