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Flying kites is a long-lasting custom of Yangjiang people. It has a history of over 1.400 years. When he Double Ninth Festival comes,the whole community of Yangjiang people turns out for flying kites,picnic or drinking wine. In an area of 5 kilometers, numerous colorful kites compete beauty with each other in the sky ,creating a sea of happiness in the sky and on the ground. Since 1986,Yangjiang kite team has won more than 60 gold medals in national and internation eompetitions.Ganoderma Lucidum kite is appraised as one of the Top Ten Extremes in world and Yangjiang Huge Dragon has made frequent shows abroad. In 1993, Yangjiang was granted the title of Hometown of kite in China by China National Sports Committee.
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