The Folklore And The Artistry Of Flying Kites In China

One of the famous civilizations that had a great influence in today’s habits, China has many different traditions and beliefs that are carried over up to the present time. One of these is the artistry and the tradition of kite flying. The kite is a kind of toy that the public is hugely familiar with, as we have played with one at least for a time in our lives. From children to adults, we are all still delighted with the bright and multicolored kites that flutter in the breeze, even more so when they are designed whimsically.

In Weifang, China’s kite capital, the city upholds more than 500 years’ worth of folklore with an amazing carnival for kite enthusiasts coming from different countries all around the world. This internationally known carnival was started back in 1984 in observance of the invention of the first kite more than 2000 years ago. This carnival is an event where local and international artists unfold kites of different colors and shapes together with song and dance numbers. Imagine seeing a great number of kites against a clear blue sky with family and friends, while remembering the history of the kite that was once produced as a necessity for warfare by the ingenious Chinese people.