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May 07, 2026A Date with Shandong: Weifang, the city painting the sky
Weifang, located in East China's Shandong province, is widely known as the "World Capital of Kites".
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May 06, 2026Intl student explores kite culture, industry in Weifang
With a kite-making history spanning over 2,000 years, Weifang was officially recognized as the "World Kite Capital" in 1988.
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April 22, 2026Kite fans from all over swoop in for a flying visit
Centuries ago, Zheng Banqiao (1693-1765), a county magistrate who served in Weixian, today's Weifang in Shandong province, wrote a nostalgic poem about spring fun. He described kites — which he called "paper flowers" — flying like snow, filling the sky, painting a picture of kites everywhere around Qingming Festival.
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April 20, 2026Kites bridge cultures in Weifang
The 43rd Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2026 Weifang Kite Carnival kicked off at the World Kite Park in Weifang on April 18.
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April 18, 2026Annual Weifang intl kite festival opens with grand ceremony
The joint opening ceremony for the 2026 Themed Tourism Year "Discover the Treasures of Shandong", the 43rd Weifang International Kite Festival, and the 2026 Weifang Kite Carnival was held at the World Kite Park in Weifang on April 18.
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April 16, 2026Themed train launches to buoy 43rd Weifang Kite Festival
The G1069 high-speed "Kite Special" train departed from Beijing South Railway Station on April 13.
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March 30, 2026Kite fuels 300m-yuan industry in Weifang village
As spring returns, Wangjiazhuangzi village in Fangzi district, Weifang, is busy making kites.
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March 18, 2026Weifang prepares for 43rd International Kite Festival
Weifang is gearing up to host the 43rd Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2026 Weifang Kite Carnival.