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 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 40th Weifang International Kite Festival goes in full swing in east China's Shandong. Bullet train, marine creatures, aircraft carrier…everything can fly in the hands of kite flying enthusiasts here. | People's Daily, China

The 36th International Kite Festival kicked off at the International Kite Flying Field in Weifang City, east China's Shandong Province. Over 70 teams with more than 500 players from 65 countries and regions will participate in the kite flying competitions. The festival, which was initiated in 1984, has become one of the oldest, biggest and most popular kite festivals in China. | CGTN

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

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