The skies above Xiamen's Yefengzhai Beach became a canvas of color this week as the 2025 Cross-Straits Kite Exchange Event blew away spectators with jaw-dropping aerial displays. From synchronized stunt teams moving to pulsating EDM beats 🎶 to 50-meter-long soft-body kites shaped like mythical creatures, this two-day festival (Nov 22-23) proved cultural exchanges can soar to new heights.
Over 3,000 visitors cheered as formation flyers from across the strait executed precision maneuvers resembling drone light shows. 'It's like TikTok challenges but with kites!' remarked local college student Lin Wei, capturing the Gen-Z vibe.
The beach also buzzed with creativity at DIY zones where families painted kites with AI-generated designs and emoji motifs. Event organizer Chen Li noted: 'When young people from both sides collaborate on art, it weaves stronger connections than any political talk.'
As the sun set on Sunday, a giant LED kite depicting the Taiwan Strait's marine life closed the show – a glowing symbol of shared heritage under the stars 🌌.
