A visitor takes a closer look at a stone carving work at the 2015 Qingdao Folk Stone Carving Exhibition in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

    The coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province, is holding the 2015 Qingdao Folk Stone Carving Exhibition at the Antique Castle on the city's Changle road, from Feb 27 to March 8, according to qingdaonews.com.

A vivid stone carving work of braised pork balls in gravy is on display at the 2015 Qingdao Folk Stone Carving Exhibition held in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/qingdaonews.com]

    On display are more than 500 pieces of stone carving works created by local artisans. The public will be able to vote for to select the 30 best pieces in the exhibition, which can be awarded certificates of "Beautiful Stone in Qingdao".