Vibrant and creative kites filled the sky in China's Weifang attracting enthusiasts from around the world showcasing their offerings to the craft.
Since 1984, the Weifang International Kite Festival has been drawing entrants from around the globe and this year saw 257 teams from 51 countries.
Kites are believed to have been invented in China more than 2,000 years ago.
#china #kites #worldkitepark
Since 1984, the Weifang International Kite Festival has been drawing entrants from around the globe and this year saw 257 teams from 51 countries.
Kites are believed to have been invented in China more than 2,000 years ago.
#china #kites #worldkitepark
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00:00Vibrant and creative kites filled the sky in China's Weifang, attracting enthusiasts from
00:05around the world, showcasing their offerings to the craft. Highlights included massive kites,
00:10measuring 30 meters in diameter, alongside other eye-catching designs.
00:18Since 1984, the Weifang International Kite Festival has been drawing entrance from around
00:22the globe, and this year saw 257 teams from 51 countries. Kites are believed to have been
00:29invented in China more than 2,000 years ago, where they were traditionally made from
00:33readily available materials such as rice paper and silk.