Every year the Weifang International Kite Festival (amaze) visitors with colorful kites. The origin of kites in China can be traced back to the Warring States Period the great Chinese philosopher Mozi in the State of Lu made the first "wooden kite". In 1984, the first Weifang International Kite Festival was held.
Kites (use) in China for military purposes at the very beginning. They were made to signal and measure distance, (provide) intelligence to aid moving large armies across difficult terrain (地形). Over time, kites became connected with leisure activitieswere often flown during festivals and (holiday).
The Weifang Kite Festival is not only the best platform (share) kite-making skills, but also good way to improve friendship between people from different countries. The kites presented in 2023 brought various surprises to kite lovers all over the world, and brought the people of China and other countries much (close). As one netizen put it, "No matter how far away kite lovers go, there is always a ‘thread' in their heart that can pull (they) together."
