The 25th Weifang International Kite Festival will be held from April 16 to May 3 in Weifang, Shandong Province.

Weifang has a rich kite culture and is the home of the International Kite Federation. Since 1984, Weifang has held 24 international kite festivals, contributing to the exchange of kite culture between China and other countries.

This year's kite festival will include a kite-flying competition in celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a kite products expo, a gala performance and a carnival parade.

(China Daily March 5, 2008)