HAIKOU, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The 2018 China Hainan (Sanya) International Bridge Festival will be held at Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone in southern China's coastal city of Sanya from Oct. 25 to Nov. 9, said the Hainan Bridge Association on Sunday.

This card tournament consist of nine main events, 10 additional events and side games.

The annual World Bridge Awards Ceremony will also be held on the opening day of the Bridge Festival, organizers said. This year's World Bridge Awards Ceremony will feature a number of awards, including Personality of The Year, Best Defense of The Year, and Individual Youth Player of The Year.

According to an agreement co-signed by the Hainan Bridge Association and the International Bridge Press Association (IBPA), Sanya will be the host city for the next six World Bridge Awards Ceremonies.