Over 600 enthusiasts kick off kite festival in Shandong
chinadaily.com.cn2023-04-17
09:01:25
Kite enthusiasts fly their kites at the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province, on April 15, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The 40th Weifang International Kite Festival opened on Saturday in Weifang, Shandong province, attracting 622 kite enthusiasts from 59 countries and regions.
Apart from kite flying, the festival includes cultural performances, exhibitions, lantern fairs, concerts and food stalls serving local delicacies, providing a platform for opening-up and exchanges, as well as creating an international gala featuring traditional cultures and Chinese characteristics.
This year's festival will last until May 21.
Andreas Agren from Sweden prepares his kite at the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province, on April 15, 2023. [Photo by Zhao Ruixue/chinadaily.com.cn]Stanislav Kolbintsev from Russia shows his kite at the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province, on Saturday. [Photo by Zhao Ruixue/chinadaily.com.cn]Kite enthusiasts demonstrate four-string controlled kites at the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province, on Saturday. [Photo by Zhao Ruixue/chinadaily.com.cn]Kites are seen flying in the sky at the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province, on Saturday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]Kites are seen flying in the sky at the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province, on Saturday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Kites are seen flying in the sky at the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province, on Saturday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Kites are seen flying in the sky at the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province, on Saturday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Kites are seen flying in the sky at the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in Weifang, Shandong province, on Saturday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
