China kites all mean.

There are four kite capitals in China, namely Beijing, Tianjin, Nantong and Weifang.

Introduction of the Four Kite Capitals:

1. Kites in Beijing:

Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Beijing has been the traditional place of kites, and it is famous for its exquisite production. Generally, making a kite has to go through ten processes. In the early years, kite was one of the characteristics of Liulichang, and the traditional kite was the most characteristic, but it was hard to find it in Liulichang generation.

The representative work of Beijing kite is Shayan kite (also called Jingyan kite). There are two representative figures: First, Jin Fuzhong, a brother and sister born in the top ten kites, and the exquisite kites in the color film Kite co-produced by China and France in the 195s came from their hands. The other is "Kite Ha", which is famous at home and abroad.

In p>1983, the thin Shayan and string kites won special prizes at the "International Kite Show Competition Conference" in San Francisco, USA, which were the works of Ha Yiqi, the successor of "Kite Ha" at that time. There has been a new development in Beijing Zheng, and many famous novices have appeared. They are good at making kites, and some are good at making giant kites, such as the 9-meter-long and 12-knot dragon. Some are good at making small and exquisite kites, such as small palm swallows with only a few centimeters.

2. Kites in Tianjin:

During the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, there were numerous kite workshops and kite artists in Tianjin, forming a situation in which a hundred schools of thought contend. At that time, the kite painters sold in Tianjin were generally rough, and the skeletons were all tied with paper twists, which could not be disassembled and folded, which was very inconvenient to store. At this time, the literati who liked kites innovated the folk kite-making technology with the help of the favorable conditions of Tianjin's cultural and economic prosperity and developed handicraft industry in the late Qing Dynasty.

Several Tianjin literati, represented by Zhu Zhuxuan, studied and improved kites. One of the improvements is to use silk thread instead of paper twist, so that the kite looks beautiful. The second improvement is to connect the body, wings and head of the kite with a feather tube, so that it can be detached and stored when it is not flying. The third improvement is that the kites' heads are all buckled with molds, which is very stereoscopic.

Tianjin kite is a treasure of Tianjin folk art, and it is called "Tianjin Four Arts" together with clay figurine Zhang Caisu and Yangliuqing's Tianjin carpet. It has a history of more than 1 years, using high-grade silk, pure paper and high-grade bamboo as raw materials. With the contrast of cold and warm colors as the coloring technique, the workmanship is fine, the modeling is realistic and the flight is smooth. More than 2 kinds of kites, such as flat, bow, string and pocket kites, have been created.

In 1914, they won the gold medal in Panama World Expo and were known as "Kite Wei". The "Dunhuang" brand kite, which inherited Wei Yuantai's traditional Tianjin arts and crafts, won the Silver Cup Award, the highest kite award in the National Hundred Flowers Award in 1914. There are many kinds of kites in Tianjin, the largest of which is more than 1 meters long, and the smallest can be put into an envelope. They are all stacked, which is convenient for traveling and carrying. They can fly in the clear sky and be placed indoors for viewing.

3. Nantong Kite:

Nantong is one of the four major kite producing areas in China. Nantong Kite has preserved the characteristics of "the string is blue and the sky is called a kite" in ancient times, and is famous for its unique acoustic effects. It is divided into two factions with the northern modeling kites.

Nantong kites, commonly known as "board kites", are mostly "seven-linked stars" to "nineteen-linked stars" with flat hexagons or hexagons, which are generally more than one meter in size, and the largest kites are four or five meters high and need to be carried by trucks. The "Banyan" is covered with whistles of different sizes, and the extra-large whistles at the lower part are made of gourd, bamboo, ginkgo, longan and table tennis.

There are folk paintings such as myths and legends painted on the surface of the harrier, and two tail ropes tens of meters long are tied at the lower part, and an exquisite board harrier is a precious folk handicraft, which is treasured by local people and passed down from generation to generation. The big harrier needs many people to pull it and fly it. After liftoff, the large, medium and small outposts emit low, medium and high notes respectively, and the five tones are harmonious, pleasing to the ear and moving, and the sound is as graceful as an "air symphony". It is said that there are more than 3 types of sentry posts.

Nantong kite (commonly known as kite) is characterized by board-type, with sound, colorful paintings, colorful planes, tall and burly, and collective flying.

4. Weifang Kite

Weifang, also known as Weidu and Yuandu, has a long history of kite making and exquisite craftsmanship. The skeleton is made of bamboo, covered with high-grade silk and painted by hand. The combination of arts and crafts embodies the appreciation value of kites. With the increasing international kite exchange, kites, an ancient folk art, have flourished under the new situation and become an important work of art..

Its species are soft-winged, hard-winged, faucet-string-shaped board and stereo bucket. It is not only widely used in flying, competition and entertainment, but also has become a fashion ornament to beautify people's lives. Kite is the symbol of Weifang, and the annual Kite Festival is an activity of Weifang to promote economic development with kites.

Weifang kites are characterized by their strong local life and vivid charm, and they draw on the strengths of many families. Especially in the modeling structure and painting color of kites, the technology of making woodcut New Year pictures is transplanted to kites, and the traditional techniques of Chinese painting are applied to the drawing of kites, forming a unique style with beautiful modeling, fine workmanship and bright colors, which has become an important school of kites in China.

exquisite selection of materials, beautiful shape, exquisite paste, vivid image, gorgeous painting, various varieties and flexible take-off. Among the kite families in China, Weifang kites have a long history and rich and extensive themes. With its peculiar selection of materials, exaggerated deformation of design, painter's New Year's painting techniques and skillful use of mechanical principles, it has formed a strong local flavor and unique charm, which is well-known at all times and all over the world.

Extended information:

Introduction to the Kite Capital of the World:

Weifang is regarded as the "Kite Capital of the World" by all countries, and the headquarters of the International Kite Federation is located in Weifang Kite Museum. Weifang is also the hometown of kites in China, with a long history of making kites. It belongs to one of the three major kite factions in China, and enjoys a good reputation both at home and abroad. Weifang kites have diverse themes, unique artistic features and folk life.

Weifang is the birthplace of kites in the world. Weifang, also known as Weidu and Kite Capital, has a long history and exquisite craftsmanship. Weifang kite is a traditional handicraft treasure in Weifang, Shandong Province, and a traditional folk festival cultural custom. It is one of the intangible cultural heritages, and now more than 7% of kites in the world are exported from Weifang. Weifang, known as Weixian in ancient times, has a long history, splendid culture, developed traditional handicrafts and profound cultural accumulation.

weishui culture is not only an important part of Qilu culture, but also has its own characteristics. As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was famous all over the world as "2 red stoves, 3, coppersmith, 9, embroidered women and 1, looms", and it is known as "Weixian County in South Suzhou". In May 26, Weifang Kite was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. The conference headquarters of the International Kite Federation is also set in Weifang.

Now Weifang has become the center of kite cultural exchange in the world and is called the hometown of kites by people all over the world. The Weifang International Kite Festival, held from April 2th to 25th every year, is attended by delegations from more than 3 countries and regions around the world.

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