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The 20th World Kite Championship has seen a total of 137 teams comprising 465 participants from 46 countries and regions compete in the event, showcasing 509 kites in China's capital of kites, Weifang, in east China's Shandong Province.
A kite in the shape of the China-Europe freight train flies during the 20th World Kite Championship held in Weifang, east China's Shandong Province on April 20, 2024. /IC
Panda-shaped kites are pictured during the 20th World Kite Championship held in Weifang, Shandong Province on April 20, 2024. /IC
The event was held during the weekend in conjunction with the city's 41st International Kite Festival and 2024 Kite Carnival, making Weifang a real hotspot for kite artisans and aficionados this spring.
The tradition of kite-flying in Weifang can be traced back to the Song Dynasty(960-1279) when it began to gain popularity among the general public. It further flourished during the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644) and became a widespread practice during the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911). Weifang kites are renowned for their graceful designs, meticulous craftsmanship and vibrant colors, establishing them as a significant school within the realm of Chinese kites.
Kites in the shape of characters from the TV series adapted from the Chinese classic novel "Journey to the West" fly during the 20th World Kite Championship held in Weifang, Shandong Province on April 20, 2024. /IC
A turtle-shaped kite is seen during the 20th World Kite Championship held in Weifang, Shandong Province on April 20, 2024. /IC
To boost public participation this year, the city integrated the kite festival with a carnival, with the aim of holding regular kite-themed activities throughout the year.