France, Sept. 21 -- People from more than 30 countries are taking part in the 2025 edition of the Dieppe International Kite Festival, which opened this week on the Normandy coast.

Since its creationin 1981, the event, which takes place every second year, has brought together kite enthusiasts from around the world. This year they have come from as far afield as Russia, Israel, Malaysia, Indonesia and Canada.

"In today's geopolitical climate, that's important," Gerard Clement, artistic director of the festival, told RFI."We don't want to get caught in conflicts that aren't ours. That's why we always say [there are] no borders in the sky. The wind unites us."

For Clement, another thing that makes Dieppe's festival special is its enduring ...