17 reactions · 12 shares | Spring is here. Join thousands of international kite enthusiasts in Weifang, Shandong province, to celebrate the spring by flying mind-blowing kites. #kiteflying #springdays | Embassy of The People's Republic of China in the United States | Facebook

The Hands of Time: Flights of kites Many people hold at least one memory of a #kite — be it a simple yet classic diamond-shaped model, or a colorful bird-shaped kind with vividly flapping wings. It could be a sunny spring day in a pastoral landscape with family members. As the wind picks up, the flyer runs as fast as they can, until the kite ascends high into the sky and dances in the air. Throughout history, kites have been close to people's daily lives and influenced by folk traditions. They h