Kite Festival: Taste the taste of kites in poetry and feel the kite culture

On April 15, the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival in East China’s Shandong Province Started in Weifang City. More than 400 kite lovers from 60 countries and regions in the world will gather in Weifang to feel the amazing experience of flying a big kite. spring ‘Tis the season for all things revival. in the warm spring sun, In the warm air, among clear water and green mountains, In flying paper kites, people discover the joy of childhood, chase dreams, and feel the beauty of spring. In bright spring, it’s a great time to fly a kite. kites to china called the capital, where kites 2,Has a history of over 700 years. In ancient times, in northern China Kites were called “Yuan” and “Yao” in Southern China. “The kids come back early from school, They fly paper kites taking advantage of the wind blowing towards the east. It is a poem about early spring and also a poem about kites.

in the history of china Chinese poets from all dynasties wrote many vivid kite poems., Which are very interesting. Since the Tang Dynasty (618–907), kites gradually became an object of entertainment. In the Tang period, the poet Cao Phyen wrote in his poem “Kite”,The stars are ringing in the blue sky in the quiet night, His melody is heard in the air. Can only be heard faintly like a tune, But the wind blows it to another tune. It is said that at that time (Thang Dynasty) kites were not only equipped with strings or flutes, but sometimes carried bright and brilliant lanterns into the night sky.

Furthermore, in the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), the poet Xiu Wei wrote in his poem: Kites are flown north and south of the river, the strings being long and short. The wind of spring is elusive, The tune of the flute comes from the flying kites. At the same time, in the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912), the poet Chang Yongshi wrote in his poem: Aspiration lurks in the sky, kites fly with joy. If you want to go up It depends on the thread of the hands. Many poets in the history of China wrote many poems about kites. See the kite flying in the sky feeling the beauty of paper kite in poems. Colorful and diverse kites attract our attention, And also connects with our yearning and longing for life.

Reportedly inaugurated on 15th April During the 40th Weifang International Kite Festival, kite-themed oil painting exhibitionWorld Youth Painting Exhibition, Exhibition of cultural and creative creations will be organized. Apart from these, activities like Dance-Sport International Open Competition, First City Orienteering Competition, Marathon, Kite Short Video Competition, New Youth Music Festival, Citizen Cultural Festival, Wushu Cultural Festival etc. will also be conducted. In a series of cultural activities, people can feel the charm of Chinese culture while enjoying the hot spring.

(Credits- China Media Group, Beijing)