How many years of history do kites have in our country?
The history of Chinese kites can be traced back to the 4th century B.C., which originated from the Shandong Peninsula. According to legend, Qin Huali, a disciple of Confucius, made the first kite in Dezhou, Shandong Province. After that, kites gradually became popular. As time went by, Chinese kites made great progress in technology, art and culture. During the Tang Dynasty, Chinese kites reached their peak and became an important cultural phenomenon in the court and among the people. Since then, Chinese kites have experienced the continuous development of the Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty and other periods until the Qing Dynasty, when Chinese kite-making technology and art reached a higher level and began to spread abroad. Therefore, the history of Chinese kites can be traced back to the 4th century B.C. After thousands of years of development, it has become an important part of Chinese culture.