BEIJING, April 20 (APP): Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi attended the opening ceremony of the 41st International Kite Festival in Weifang city of Shandong province in China.<\/p>\n
\u201cHonored and pleased to speak at the Opening Ceremony of the 41st International Kite Festival in Weifang city of Shandong province in China. Today\u2019s impressive ceremony rekindled many fond memories of kite-flying in Pakistan\u201d, the ambassador posted on social media X formerly known as Twitter.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the 41st Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2024 Weifang Kite Carnival kicked off yesterday in Weifang, featuring hundreds of colorful kites.
\nIn 1988, Weifang was designated the \u201cWorld Kite Capital.\u201d Every spring, a kite-themed carnival is held here. This year marks the 41st edition, attracting participants from more than 30 countries and regions around the world, China Economic Net (CEN) reported.<\/p>\n
Ambassador Hashmi attended the opening ceremony and praised Weifang as the world\u2019s capital of kites and a city of vibrant colors with a rich history.
\nThe Weifang International Kite Festival is a global phenomenon, a celebration of friendship, creativity, and the shared joy of kite flying. It embodies the essence of Weifang\u2019s cultural vibrancy, attracting participants and spectators from around the globe, and showcasing the city\u2019s deep-rooted passion for kite culture. I\u2019m pleased to see such extensive participation in this year\u2019s festival, he added.<\/p>\n
He further mentioned that kite flying holds a special place in Pakistani culture and traditions. \u201cIn Pakistan, it is not just a recreational activity but a cherished cultural tradition that brings communities together in joyous harmony.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ambassador expressed hope that through initiatives like this festival, both countries can continue to enhance mutual understanding, strengthen economic ties, and promote cultural exchanges that enrich our societies and deepen our friendships.<\/p>\n
It is noted that the kite manufacturing industry, kite tourism industry, and kite cultural and creative industry employ over 80,000 people and generate annual sales revenue surpassing RMB 2 billion in China.<\/p>\n
Products are exported to more than 50 countries and regions in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia, as these industries continue to develop and grow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BEIJING, April 20 (APP): Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi attended the opening ceremony of the 41st International Kite Festival in Weifang city of Shandong province in China. \u201cHonored and pleased to speak at the Opening Ceremony of the 41st International Kite Festival in Weifang […]<\/p>\n
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