Beijing International Kite Festival 2008

Tradition marks the character of a nation, its people and its perceptions. Various countries have various things to associate with and be identified with. The People’s Republic of China has had a long and strong tradition to fall back upon. One of the earliest civilizations in the world, China has given the world a host of inventions and discoveries. Sports in China have occupied an important place and it has over the years excelled in various forms of sports. China and kites have been a hit pair and kite flying in China is an age old tradition. The culture of flying kites is a mark of their creativity and brotherhood. Kite Festivals happen to be one of the traditionally enriched festivals in China. The Beijing International Kite Festival is one such event in this country that has reached great heights of popularity and fame worldwide.

The Beijing International Kite Festival is supposedly one of the most attractive occasions in the country of China. People from various parts of the country as well as the world visit the venue to enjoy the festival’s intrinsic flavor. Kites of numerous and varied shapes and sizes are seen to fill up the sky making it appear bright and beautiful. With a tradition of more than 100 years attached to its name, the festival is organized on the western outskirts of Men Tou Gou.

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Beijing International Kite Festival 2008

The Beijing International Kite Festival kicks off with the traditional dragon dances, heavy music and a riot of beautiful kites. Kite flying teams from various countries come over to participate in this festival. The different kinds of designs on the kites are the most attractive sights of the occasion. The motif of the Chinese Dragon is the most popular and artistic of all kinds, the butterfly, parafoil, kites with bamboo whistle being the other patterns that are worked upon.

The forthcoming Beijing International Kite Festival 2008 is slated to be held from 1st April 2008 to 30th April 2008 and is expected to attract the usual walloping number of people, thus making the occasion a successful one.

Weifang International Kite Festival and Chao Yang Park International Kite Festival are the two other important Kite Festivals in China.