(Xinhua)

Contestants from the International Miss Kite contest wave to locals as they enter North China's Wei Fang City, the world-recognized hometown of kites, April 19, 2004. Girls from 67 member countries of the International Kites League got together to celebrate the 21st Wei Fang International Kites Festival.

Contestants pose for photographs.(PD)

(PD)

A contestant smiles for cameras during the entering parade.

By People's Daily Online