Rising Kites! The First Nanxi River Kite Festival is Here!

時間:2024-04-16 16:03:37 來源 : DiscoverWenzhou 作者 : ZhongXin

The spring breeze is warm and the sun is shining brightly, it is a perfect time for kites to soar high in the sky. On the morning of April 13th, the"First Nanxi River Kite Festival and Southern Zhejiang Kite Exchange Competition" was held at the Wenzhou Aviation Flight Camp, attracting many kite enthusiasts to gather and exchange experiences.


Nanxi River Kite Festival. Photograph provided by Wenzhou News


Kites danced in the sky while children played merrily on the ground. At nine in the morning, the kite exchange competition venue at the aviation flight camp was already bustling with people, filled with excitement. Many parents brought their children to the spacious lawn to fly colorful kites, chasing their trajectories and releasing their passion and vitality amidst laughter and joy, experiencing the delightful scenery of a colorful spring outing."Flying a kite seems simple, but it actually requires mastering many skills. Today, I brought my child to fly a kite, not only gaining a lot of knowledge about folk customs and fun, but also exercising our bodies", said Ms. Zhao, a parent.

At the competition site, huge devil fish kites made their appearance one after another, catching everyone's attention. The colorful kites danced gracefully in the air, like a group of cheerful sprites playing in the sky. Tourists followed their movements with their eyes, as if they too were flying freely with the kites". We invited some kite enthusiasts from the southern part of Zhejiang to participate. It's a kind of civil organization exchange activity. We focus not on competition but on communication and entertainment. Everyone can have fun and improve their kite flying skills", introduced Liu Lijiant, the chairman of the Wenzhou Kite Association.

It is understood that this event, centered around the theme of kites, combined with professional large-scale kite flying and kite art exhibitions, attracted more than 80 kite enthusiasts from various parts of southern Zhejiang to participate in the flying exchange. The on-site kite flying performances of various sizes and styles provided tourists with a splendid visual feast". Our exchange competition mainly focuses on the 13th and 14th. The Nanxi River has beautiful mountains, water, and air. With the arrival of spring, we hope everyone will join us outdoors for kite flying. This not only promotes the development of our tourism industry but also benefits everyone's physical and mental health", said Liu Lijiant.

Flying kites is not only an entertainment activity but also a way to cultivate people's patience and concentration. The two-day exchange competition also featured various kite combination arts, check-in points, and prepared materials for parents and children to make kites together. Flying kites in spring is an interesting and joyful outdoor activity. Friends who are interested may consider joining with family and friends to spend a pleasant time and create beautiful memories.(ZhongXin)