In Weifang, Shandong province, kites are not just toys. They symbolize both culture and an industry for the city. Widely known as the world capital of kites, Weifang has a history of flying kites ...
Most of us enjoy the simple joys of going outside and flying our kites as children, but did you know that they are so much more than just mere toys? Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning is ...
Barra Lagoon in Mozambique is a kite surfing paradise, thanks to its perfect wind and water conditions. The lagoon is ...
In the 1920s, British Royal Air Force pilots over the Middle East recorded the first sightings of what they dubbed desert kites-massive patterns carved into rocky land, often resembling the famous ...
Any kid who’s ever flown a kite has learned the lesson: Once you can get the kite off the ground and high into the air, you’re more likely to find a steady breeze to keep it aloft. A fledgling wind ...
The National Kite Flying Day is observed in the U.S. every year on February 8, to honor the art and sport of kite flying. This day also reminds us to find our freedom and enjoy precious moments of ...