Information about centipede

The dragon-headed centipede kite is different from the ordinary string kite. It has a three-dimensional faucet, which is the first of the traditional kites because of its complicated structure and difficulty in knotting. Usually 100 bamboo strips are used to form the skeleton and ears of the faucet respectively. Eyes, nose, cheeks, whiskers and horns, and then skillfully combine Jackie Chan's image: even eyebrows, whiskers and forehead red moles are tied up with fine bamboo. Physically, some faucets are 100 meters long, and some are as small as walnuts, which can be placed in the palm of your hand. The leading centipede kite fully embodies the local color of Weifang kite in painting art, and naturally forms two basic categories due to historical reasons. One is the literati traditional Chinese painting style with elegant colors, which is a school of kite painting formed since modern times. It is unique in painting and has high ornamental value. Win glory for Weifang in kite competitions for many times. The other is the colorful traditional folk painting style, and the leading centipede kite is the masterpiece of this traditional kite. The formation of its color characteristics is directly related to Weifang folk painting. Especially after the Qing Dynasty, the prosperity of Yangjiabu woodcut New Year pictures and the popularity of painters who painted sacred axes in Weixian town provided conditions for the painting of folk kites, and the color was deeply influenced by them. The painting method absorbs the characteristics of Yangjiabu woodblock New Year pictures, and forms a contrast tone with ultramarine, yellow, white and red. In composition and layout, the thick color blocks create a warm and lively artistic atmosphere, so painting is suitable for both near and far, flying in the air, the image is more realistic, and it has a special space viewing effect. Therefore, it has been loved by the people for many years.

At the 28th Weifang International Kite Fair, a giant centipede kite soared in the blue sky, winning cheers from the audience and adding a beautiful scenery to the colorful sky. It is reported that this dragon-headed centipede kite is more than 600 meters long, which is the longest kite among all the participating kites.

To sum up, the leading centipede kite represents the local characteristics of Weifang kite in terms of theme, shape and color. Further strengthening the theoretical discussion of this traditional kite will surely gain beneficial enlightenment for Weifang kite to inherit the tradition, develop and innovate and maintain its own artistic personality.

What is a centipede? It is a kind of light, a kind of glory, and a source of self-esteem and self-confidence in this city. ...