'Just arrived from the Qingdao International Kite Festival in China. This event was just right after the 23rd Weifang International Kite Festival. FOOD BINGE! Chinese buffet and 15-course lauriat meals served daily (together with all the Tsingtao Beer you can drink). I must have gained several pounds.

At the International Kite Federation (IKF) Convention in Weifang, several resolutions were passed which included using kites to herald the 2008 Beijing Olympics and extend the international kite trade.

I don't think I will go to the 18th Uchinada World Kite Festival in Japan. I've been travelling almost every month since the year started. Good thing the Papagaio Kite Festival (29Apr) in Batangas was moved to November 06, but the Subic Base Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Fun Flying Fest took over the schedule. It was a successful event and we look forward to similar events in the future.