"Traditional symbols make Chinese kites unique compared to those from other countries," he says. Wang is proud to be a kite master. "Today, young Chinese don't know enough about Chinese traditions ...

Amritsar: Ahead of the Lohri festival, the district authorities announced a one-time free, no-penalty exchange of Chinese dor (kite flying thread) with traditional dor, a safer kite-flying thread.

Despite the rise of Chinese materials during the festive season that have impacted traditional kite makers like Shankar and his mother, their passion and dedication to their craft remain undiminished.

On the eve of Lohri, the sale of banned Chinese string, also known as ‘China dor’, picks up drastically. Kite lovers nowadays prefer to fly kites with the deadly plastic string only.

Stunt kites from Greece, Chinese Dragon from Indonesia ... “The event will spotlight an array of kites, from traditional and aerofoil to inflatable designs, with a special focus on quad-line ...

Preserving local culture The Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden is the epitome of how Weifang, sometimes known as the “kite capital of the world”, preserves its traditional craft and ...