Where is the kite capital?

Weifang, also known as Dewey and Kite Capital, has a long history of kite making 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 70% of kites in the world are exported from Weifang. Weifang is known 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 International Kite Festival, held from April 20th to 25th every year, is attended by delegations from more than 30 countries and regions in the world. The activities of Weifang International Kite Festival include: opening ceremony, flying ceremony, international kite competition, domestic kite grand prix, selection of ten kites, visit to Weifang Kite Museum, folk tourism village, fifteen yuan cultural area, and visit to Weifang Gongmei Historical Kite Exhibition Hall.

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Weifang is also the hometown of kites in China. Weifang kite-making has a long history and belongs to one of the three major kite factions in China. As famous as Beijing-Tianjin kites. Weifang kites have diverse themes, unique artistic features and strong folk life.

Weifang kites include hard-winged kites, soft-winged kites, line kites, board kites, three-dimensional kites and dynamic kites. It is not only widely used in flight, 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 that Weifang uses kites to promote economic development.

After historical evolution and horizontal spread, Weifang kites have gradually formed the traditional style and artistic characteristics of exquisite materials selection, beautiful shape, exquisite paste, vivid image, gorgeous painting and flexible take-off.

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