The 38th Weifang International Kite Festival, began on Friday in the "Kite Capital" of east China's Shandong Province. As a birthplace of kites, Weifang has a long history of kite making which boasts exquisite craftsmanship. In May 2006, Weifang kites were named on a national cultural heritage list. More than 70 percent of kites in the world are exported from Weifang. With the International Kite Federation headquartered in Weifang, the city has become the center of global kite culture exchange.

Anything can be flown as a kite (风筝 fēngzheng) in the sky! The Weifang International Kite Festival, one of China's largest annual kite flying events, is back. #Travel #Fun #脉动中国 | Learn Chinese

Anything can be flown as a kite in the sky! The Weifang International Kite Festival, one of China's largest annual kite flying events, is back. #Travel #FunChina | China Plus Culture

Everything can fly here! The kite flying competition of the 38th Weifang International Kite Festival kicked off in Weifang, east China's #Shandong Province on April 17, attracting 118 teams from all over the country to fly 1,628 kites in the sky. | People's Daily, China

The 42nd #Weifang International Kite Festival is a vibrant carnival that unites passionate kite enthusiasts from around the world. People from diverse nations gather in Weifang to revel in joy, sharing in the cultural heritage that kites embody. Watch this video to explore the incredible and beautiful kites at the Weifang International Kite Festival and see the global bonds that are forged through a love of kites! #FunChina #CulturalJourney | China Daily

The 40th Weifang International Kite Festival took flight on April 15 in Weifang, East China’s Shandong province. Spectators will have the chance to witness some of the most resourceful and intricate kite designs from all over the globe. | Wang Wenbin Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia 汪文斌