12 Facts About Kite flying

1.

Kite flying is a tethered heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air craft with wing surfaces that react against the air to create lift and drag forces.

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2.

Kite flying's kites had specific markings directing his fleet to perform various orders.

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3.

Kite flying sailing opens several possibilities not available in traditional sailing:.

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4.

Kite flying festivals are a popular form of entertainment throughout the world.

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5.

Kite flying is popular in many Asian countries, where it often takes the form of "kite fighting", in which participants try to snag each other's kites or cut other kites down.

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6.

Kite flying fighting is a very popular pastime all around Pakistan, but mostly in urban centers across the country .

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7.

Kite flying was banned in Punjab, India due to more than one motorcyclist death caused by glass-coated or metal kite strings.

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8.

Kite flying are popular in Nepal, especially in hilly areas and among the Pahadi and Newar communities, although people fly kites in Terai areas.

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9.

In Greece and Cyprus, flying kites is a tradition for Clean Monday, the first day of Lent.

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10.

In Brazil, flying a kite is a very popular leisure activity for children, teenagers and even young adults.

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11.

Brereton and Yelvington speculate that kite flying was introduced by Chinese indentured immigrants to the then colony of British Guiana in the mid 19th century.

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12.

Kite flying originated as a Chinese tradition to mark the beginning of spring.

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