At a Liaoyu Group port in Ganjingzi district, hundreds of boats sounded their horns in unison at 11:58 am, before racing to the bountiful fishing grounds for the launch of the 2026 Dalian Liaoyu International Fishing Season. A culinary exhibition was held at the opening ceremony, featuring 20 teams of chefs that crafted 32 signature seafood dishes with ingredients supplied by Liaoyu.