The 41st Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2024 Weifang Kite Carnival kicked off in Weifang, East China's Shandong province on April 19.
This event is not only a competitive competition for kite enthusiasts to showcase their skills, but also a magnificent event that promotes Weifang around the world.
Officials of the Shandong provincial government and Weifang municipal government, ambassadors to China and representatives from international associations attended the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony of the 41st Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2024 Weifang Kite Carnival is held in Weifang, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
During this year's kite festival, activities such as the 20th World Kite Championship have been planned, turning the event into an international platform for economic and cultural exchanges with rich traditional cultural characteristics.
The 20th World Kite Championship, which kicked off on April 20, attracted 137 teams from 46 countries and regions, with a total of 465 participants and 509 kites.
Source: chinadaily.com.cn
