Spectacular skies at China's world kite park

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Vibrant and creative  kites filled the sky in China's Weifang attracting enthusiasts from around the world showcasing their offerings to the craft.  Since 1984, the Weifang International Kite Festival has been drawing entrants from around the globe and this year saw 257 teams from 51 countries.  Kites are believed to have been invented in China more than 2,000 years ago.  #china #kites #worldkitepark

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00:00Vibrant and creative kites filled the sky in China's Weifang, attracting enthusiasts from

00:05around the world, showcasing their offerings to the craft. Highlights included massive kites,

00:10measuring 30 meters in diameter, alongside other eye-catching designs.

00:18Since 1984, the Weifang International Kite Festival has been drawing entrance from around

00:22the globe, and this year saw 257 teams from 51 countries. Kites are believed to have been

00:29invented in China more than 2,000 years ago, where they were traditionally made from

00:33readily available materials such as rice paper and silk.

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