As the cradle of kite-making, Weifang is renowned for its long-standing kite culture and exquisite craftsmanship. Local records show that the city has been making kites for over two millennia. In 2006, Weifang kite-making was inscribed on China’s first list of national intangible cultural heritage. “Making kites may look easy, but it takes repeating each step day after day, and learning new things in the process,” Yang said. In April, the 42nd International Kite Festival in Anqiu, Weifang, attracted 257 kite teams from 51 countries and regions, including Italy, Portugal, Brazil, Russia and Belgium.