Festival degli Aquiloni di Weifang a Roma 2025

Saturday 17 May (10 a.m. to midnight) and Sunday 18 May 2025 (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.), the third edition of the Weifang International Kite Festival arrives in Rome, an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of celebration, art and tradition.

An event for everyone

The Weifang Kite Festival is an event for all ages, with a wide variety of activities designed to engage families, culture buffs, sportsmen, local residents and tourists. You can watch spectacular kite shows, participate in creative workshops, taste Chinese cuisine, attend cultural performances and much more.

The festival’s thematic areas

• Main stage area: ceremonies, forums, art performances.
• Area dedicated to Chinese food: a wide selection of gastronomic specialties.
• Cultural promotion area: handicrafts, music, calligraphy, tea ceremony and hanfu parades.
• Play area and workshops: fun for all ages with traditional and creative games.
• Kite-themed area: exhibitions, workshops and flight demonstrations.
• Wellness area and martial arts: lessons and demonstrations of Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Kung Fu.

A bridge between cultures

The festival aims to strengthen cultural exchanges between China and Italy, promoting mutual understanding and friendship among people because, thanks to its lightness and timeless charm, the kite becomes a symbol of meeting between cultures, offering an unforgettable experience of sharing and discovery.

The Weifang Kite Festival, known as the "World Capital of Kites", was born in the spring and autumn period in China over 2,400 years ago. Kites (formerly known as "paper kites") are not only a popular entertainment tool, but also have various cultural connotations, such as prayer for blessings, military communications and scientific exploration. In 2023, the Weifang International Kite Festival was listed by UNESCO on the "Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity", becoming an important symbol of global cultural exchange. Rome, the western terminus of the ancient Silk Road, has always been closely linked to Eastern civilization, so the introduction of the Weifang Kite Festival in the Aqueduct Park is not only a continuation of the cultural resonance of  "Belt and Road Initiative", but also a tribute to the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Italy (2025) and a resumption of dialogue between civilizations in Asia and Europe using kites as a means.

Sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Italy, the Lazio Region, the Appia Antica Regional Park and the International Kite Federation, the festival is organized by the Sino-Italian International Cultural Association Traditional Orchestra "Melodies di Seta" With the contribution of Roma VII City Hall and in collaboration with numerous cultural organizations and associations.