Zhang Xiaodong, an inheritor of the kite-making technique, makes a kite in Weifang. Photo: Courtesy of Zhang Xiaodong Zhang ...

attracting 257 teams from 51 countries and regions to showcase and fly a variety of colorful kites. The event highlights cultural exchanges and the global appeal of kite-flying traditions.

Kite contests, foodie delights, and a spectacle of color against the Austin skyline. The ABC Kite Fest returns in April with free fun for the family.