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China will become the guest country of honor for the 37th International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer from April 20 to 28. It is the first time that the festival 1． (introduce) the concept of guest countries since its establishment in 1987.

During the nine-day event, the China Cultural Center in Paris will join hands 2． Weifang City in Shandong Province—known as the “kite capital of the world”, to showcase the most authentic Chinese kite art and cultural experience to the audience. Various cultural activities will take center stage, 3． (involve) kite competitions, cultural performances and 4． (workshop) on intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产).

The International Kite Festival in Berck-sur-Mer is the largest and most 5． (influence) kite-themed event in France. In addition to regular kite displays, this year’s festival will debut the international kite stunt competition, 6． (call) “The World Kite Cup Berck-sur-Mer”. Kite-flying masters from ten countries and regions will compete for the world champion title in a showdown of skills and 7． (create).

8． (kick) off the festival on April 20, a 100-meter-long dragon kite will take flight, followed by 9． series of activities, like dragon and lion dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a tea ceremony, calligraphy exhibitions 10． traditional Chinese folk music performances.