CERVIA'S ASTONISHING KITES
The 46th ARTEVENTO (Wind Art) Kite Festival on the Pinarella Beach at the seaside resort of Cervia (Reggio Emilia) is dedicated to the memory of St. Francis of Assisi who died eight centuries ago.
The Festival, now in its 46th edition, claims to be the oldest (not the largest), kite festival in the world – the largest is the Weifang International Kite Festival in China's Shangdong Province. This year's Cernia event involves some 200 artists from all over the world. It also marks the 40th anniversary of the twin town agreement between the Emilia Romagna region and the Prefecture of Ibaraki in Japan, as well as the partnership between the Artevento organization and the Contemporary Circus.
Between the 23rd April and the 3rd May 2026, spectators can enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of colourful kites in all shapes and sizes billowing before the wind at the Cervia seashore. Entrance to the beach is free of charge.
Supporting events include the Birmana Art Collection from Colombia and the exhiition “Vento Dipinto” (Depicted Wind) from The Hague Art Gallery.
Photo credit: “Seahorse Kite” from Bali by Wolfgang Breck (Germany)
Info: https://www.culturaliart.com
