In Weifang, Shandong province, kites are not just toys. They symbolize both culture and an industry for the city. Widely known as the world capital of kites, Weifang has a history of flying kites ...

Many people hold at least one memory of a kite from their childhoods, be it a simple yet classic diamond or a colourful bird-shaped kind with vividly flapping wings. It could be a sunny spring day in ...

Japanese-style kites will soar above Central Park Stapleton in Denver Tuesday and Wednesday during the city’s first ever Japanese Kite Festival. A venerated tradition passed down through generations, ...

Beijing, China, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At Yang Hongwei's studio in Yangjiabu village in Weifang, East China's Shandong Province, a 60-meter-long kite with a dragon head patiently awaits the ...

The 41st Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2024 Weifang Kite Carnival were just concluded in Weifang, East China's Shandong Province, drawing nearly 460 participants from 46 countries and ...

Kites, mostly of the traditional kind, are catching the eye of passers-by at Peterson’s One-Stop Kite Shop in Martindale’s Road, St Michael. Owner of the business, 58-year-old Peter Wiltshire, who has ...

Huddled over piles of colourful paper, Mohammad Yunus is one among thousands of workers in India's western state of Gujarat who make kites by hand that are used during a major harvest festival. People ...

Located in East China's Shandong Province, Weifang, known as the "World Capital of Kites," offers a fascinating blend of cultural heritage and scenic beauty. Come explore the city's rich history, from ...

AHMEDABAD, India, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Huddled over piles of colourful paper, Mohammad Yunus is one among thousands of workers in India's western state of Gujarat who make kites by hand that are used ...