Having a ball and plenty of brews

Visitors to Beijing's Solana Square can enjoy the ongoing 2012 Football Field Beer Festival.

The event is co-hosted by the Solana Group and Beijing Television Station, and will be broadcast live on the Beijing TV program, Beijinger.

Beers and specialty foods from different countries will be served on a huge faux soccer field, along with exotic dances and musical performances during the festival, which lasts until July 8. This year's event is the third since 2010.