Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Photography and portraiture - 1 988 April1Weifang was elected by various countries. Why?

1 988 April1Weifang was elected by various countries. Why?

Kite Capital

Weifang is a world-famous kite capital. On April 1984 and 1 day, Weifang Municipal People's Government held the first Weifang International Kite Fair at the suggestion of American friend David Chekhov. Since then, the annual Weifang International Kite Fair has been held in Weifang, and by 20 13, Weifang has been held for 30 consecutive times. 1April, 1987, Weifang was identified as the "Kite Capital of the World" by the Presidium of the 5th International Kite Club. The International Kite Federation has also made a decision to locate the headquarters of the International Kite Federation in Weifang.

The kite capital of the world, hence the name "kite capital".