National Kite Flying Day
National Kite Flying Day, which is celebrated annually on February 8th, encourages kite flying and making... Enthusiasts from around the country commemorate the day by launching their kites or making reservations to attend festivals.
Kites appear in China in 470 B.C., and China is brimming with lore and history of the kite. Many are related to the way wind affects the leaves on the trees, the shelters they lived in, blowing away the sails on their ships, and the hats they wore on their heads. Kites were also shown to spy on their enemies or send emails, and they could even send emails.
Evidence also shows that the people of the South Sea Islands were using kites for fishing at the same time as Chinese people..
Early kites were made from bamboo or strong reeds for framing.. Ideal sails were made from leaves, silk, or paper. Vines or braided fabric finished the line or tether, according to Vines or braided fabrics. Although most people started using kites as tools, they also used them for ceremonial reasons as well. If they sent messages into the heavens or to lift offerings up to the gods, kites had a symbolic place in the faith.
Today kites are both as hobbies and for outdoor fun.. They range from simple diamond kites to more advanced box kites and giant sled kites.. Stunt kites, also known as sport kites, are made so the operator can maneuver the kite into dips, twists, and dives with dramatic effect.
Get your kite up in the air and keep it there. Here's how to get your kite up in the air and keeping it there
- Be sure the kite is assembled properly
- Check the wind. Some kites need more wind and others less. It's important to pick the right day for your kite. A light breeze (5-20 mph) is usually appropriate
- Be safe. Don't fly a kite across power lines, trees, or other sky-high obstacles. The best are wide-open spaces
- Be safe. Be safe. Don't fly in the rain.
- Be sure to have your back to the wind when starting the kite.. Have a friend hold the kite downwind and hold your line taught, reeling in slowly until the kite launches
- Don't let the conversation come out too quickly. The kite is gaining altitude, so let the line out at the same rate as the kite is increasing altitude
How to celebrate #nationalkiteflyingday..
- Fly a kite
- Make a kite
- Scout out kite festivals will be held in the months to come.
- A kite flying lesson was held in Host, the United Kingdom
- Learn about the science behind kite flying
- To post on social media, use #NationalKiteFlyingDay
Kite FAQ
Q. What is the world's biggest kite? According to Guinness World Records, Abdulrahman Al Farsi and Faris Al Farsi flew the world's biggest kite on February 15, 2005. A. The kite flew at the Kuwait Hala Festival in Kuwait City, measuring 25.4 meters (83 feet 7 inches) long and 40 meters (131 feet 3 inches) wide.
Q. Is kite flying a sport? The A. Flying kites are very competitive. Both measures for competition are included in the Kite design and the altitude a kite achieves. In addition, flying kites can be physically demanding..
Q. What are the biggest kite festivals?
A. The Washington State International Kite Festival in North America hosts the country's biggest kite gathering each year. A.
