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The 43rd Weifang International Kite Festival has opened. Teams from China and abroad have come together to celebrate this spring occasion
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2026-04-20
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The 43rd Weifang International Kite Festival has opened. Teams from China and abroad have come together to celebrate this spring occasion
The 43rd Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2026 Weifang Kite Carnival opened at the World Kite Park in Weifang, Shandong Province. 260 kite teams from 57 countries and regions gathered in the "World Kite Capital", flying their creativity and passion in the same sky.
Weifang is the birthplace of the world's kites. It has a long history of kite-making dating back to over 2,000 years, with exquisite craftsmanship. In May 2006, Weifang kites were included in the first batch of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
At present, the annual sales volume of Weifang's kite industry exceeds 2 billion yuan. Its products are exported to over 50 countries and regions, accounting for more than 80% of the global market share. Meanwhile, Weifang has deeply integrated kite culture with multiple industries such as tourism, sports, education, and technology, continuously enhancing public participation and experience, and stimulating the city's vitality.
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