The production of Lufeng kites has a long history and profound meaning. It has the characteristics of stable take-off and high flying. At the same time, it has unique characteristics in painting. The subject matter, content and shape are all full of folk flavor, and have a special spatial viewing effect. Lufeng City is located on the shore of Jieshi Bay, bordering the South China Sea to the south, with a long coastline and a subtropical marine monsoon climate. In spring, there is more wind and less rain, and the wind direction is single, the instantaneous fluctuation is small, and the wind force is basically normally distributed. It is this special geographical environment that gave birth to Lufeng kites. Its production is concentrated in Jiazi, Jieshi and Donghai Town in the city. Kites are called "paper kites" in the folk of Lufeng, and flying kites is called flying kites or flying horseshoe crabs. It is difficult to find out when it started in historical materials. But from the oral narration of old kite artists, we only know that it first became popular in Jiazi Town in the early Ming Dynasty. At that time, the ancestors had begun to make kites with waste paper and then painted various patterns on the kites with paint. At the beginning, it was only used for self-entertainment or gifts to relatives and friends. Later, it gradually developed from some paper-pasted shops to commodities for production and sales. Lufeng kites are made of exquisite materials and the paste is exquisite. They are all made of bamboo with long and elastic sections to form a skeleton, then pasted with paper or silk, and tied with long lines. It focuses on the four traditional techniques of Chinese kite making: "tying, pasting, painting, and releasing", that is, "tying" must be symmetrical, with equal wind-absorbing areas on the left and right; "pasting" must ensure that the whole is flat and clean; "painting" must be clear from a distance and realistic from a close distance; "releasing" must adjust the line angle according to the wind force. It has a variety of shapes, including soft-winged, hard-winged, dragon-shaped, board-shaped, 桷子-shaped, three-dimensional, free-style, etc., all of which have the characteristics of stable take-off and high flying. Whether it is a soft-winged, hard-winged, 桷子-shaped, or three-dimensional kite, except for the 桷子 kite, which needs a pendant, the others can rise steadily into the blue sky without any auxiliary objects. Although the method of making it is simple, with at least three bamboo strips and no more than seven, it requires even bamboo strips, a regular frame, left-right symmetry, and a center of gravity tied to a line. It is concise in image, bright in color, and has a strong contrast. Its production focuses on natural shapes, and also seeks to express the spirit through the shape, and pays attention to the beauty of the pattern and a strong sense of three-dimensionality. When designing kites, folk artists not only consider the aerial effect when flying, but also the three-dimensional effect when hanging indoors as an ornamental work of art. Birds and beasts, flowers, birds, insects, fish, folk stories, myths and legends, etc. are all transplanted into the painting of kites, or the frame is tied and the content is filled in; or the frame is modified according to the content. The themes and contents of Lufeng kites have a strong local folk flavor, with distinct artistic characteristics and special spatial viewing effects. In coastal areas such as Jiazi, Jieshi, Hudong, and Jinxiang, the themes are marine creatures such as horseshoe crabs, fish, cuttlefish, goldfish, lobsters, and crabs; in Nantang, Bomei and other areas, the themes are mainly birds, beasts, and mythological figures; in Donghai, Tanxi and other areas, the themes are mainly flowers, birds, insects, and patterns of good luck, blessings, and celebrations. In modern times, Lufeng kites have also developed new styles such as figure kites. A colorful Lufeng kite culture has been formed. After the founding of New China, Lufeng kite production has paid more attention to combining the requirements and characteristics of the times. Since the 1980s, Lufeng kites have been greatly improved in both production and flying technology compared to the old times. Its decorative techniques have also become more diverse. There are clipping, paper sculpture, gold and silver painting, adding paper flowers, etc., which bring people a beautiful enjoyment. Some people also add bamboo whistles and bows according to the shape of the kite, so that it will make a loud sound when it is released in the air, creating a warm and bright artistic atmosphere. Especially in recent years, kite flying has become a highly competitive sport among the people of Lufeng, and has been used in many activities. On November 2, 2002 and November 8, 2007, Lufeng kite artist Zhang Lu organized kite-flying activities at Wukan Beach to celebrate the successful convening of the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Beijing Olympic Games. News media such as CCTV, Guangdong Satellite TV, and Shanwei Daily went to the scene to make special reports. Lufeng kites have rich and extensive themes, peculiar materials, exaggerated and deformed designs, and are painted using traditional Chinese painting techniques and New Year painting styles. Flying has a mechanical basis, which constitutes the local flavor and unique charm of Lufeng kites. It has traditional cultural connotations and has important historical and cultural value for studying local historical traditional skills and local folk characteristics. Source: "Lufeng Intangible Cultural Heritage" (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.) (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.)