Kite enthusiasts fly kites at the 42nd Weifang International Kite Festival, which opened on Saturday in Weifang, Shandong province. [Photo by Liu Hanpeng /for chinadaily.com.cn]

The 42nd Weifang International Kite Festival opened on Saturday in Weifang, Shandong province, attracting 257 teams from 51 countries and regions to showcase and fly a variety of colorful kites.

The event highlights cultural exchanges and the global appeal of kite-flying traditions.