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Truly, the question should be, "In which COUNTRIES....?". The answer is - in many. Kite flying has grown from historical incident of military significance to religious, spiritual, and presently to scientific significance. However, as in most human inventions eastern civilisations of India and China lay their first claim. Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, in fact the whole of eastern hemisphere is a hub of RECREATIONAL kite flying. A small writeup on Kite Flying, compiled from various websites, is as follows:
History
Between A.D. 960 and 1126, kite flying became a popular sport in China. The 9th day of the 9th month was a day when kites were flown to banish evil. In Indian literature, kites were mentioned for the first time in " Madhumati" by Manzan, and were called "patang", which is the word still used today
India:
Makar Sankranti (Kite Flying Day) marks the end of a long winter with the return of the sun to the Northern Hemisphere. According to the Hindu astronomy the sun enters the zodiac of Makara (Capricorn). Hence, it is called Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti. The special significance attached to the celebration of Makar sankranti, is Kite Flying. The gods who are believed to have slumbered for six long months are now awake and the portals of heaven are thrown open! The serene blue sky with colorful kites look splendid and since morning to evening remains dotted with vivid splashes of color with kites in a variety of hues, shapes and sizes. The excitement continues with the onset of night. As the sun sets and darkness hovers over, youngsters continue competing each other in supremacy in the sky, now with the paper lanterns tied to their kite-strings. These lanterns known as tukkal swaying at the mild stroke of wind presents a lovely image while some try to cut off these tukkals and enjoy the fun.
"May it be Republic Day or Independence Day or Makar Sakranti or Janamashtami, more and more people in north India are taking to kite flying on such days. In a way, kite flying is becoming a festival by itself. The Indian festival of Makar Sakranti is devoted to kite flying and fighting in some states. This year the festival was celebrated on January 14, with millions of people flying kites all over northern India. The states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and some part of West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and the cities of Ahemdabad, Baroda, Jaipur, Dhanbad and Hyderabad are particularly notable for their kite fighting festivals." Kiters duel it out in the skies cutting one another's kited from the skies using glass and chemically coated kite line to assist in severing the kite of an opponent and thus win the battle.
Kite Flying across the world
A major kites festival starts somewhere on the planet every few weeks.
Pakistan: A kite fighting ban imposed by the Pakistan Supreme Court has been effect for several years now due to the number of injuries and deaths that have occurred due to kite flying.
Australian and New Zealand kite festivals are in full swing in the Southern Hemisphere summer. These two locales have produced some of the most innovative modern kites to grace the skies at kite festivals in the past decade. Recently, the Tip-Top Kite Day was held in Christchurch, NZ and featured international kiters in attendance from as far away as The Netherlands. So it is clear that kiting is flourishing in this region as well.
Europe has a number of outstanding festivals: Dieppe France, Bristol in Great Britain, Schveningen in The Netherlands and Fano in Denmark are well known gathering spots for international kite fliers.
North America has a large number of festivals of note: the Niagara International Kite Festival in Niagara Falls, NY; Wildwood in New Jersey; the Smithsonian Kite Festival in Washington, D.C.; Sunfest in Ocean City, Maryland; the Washington state Kite Festival and Dieppe, New Brunswick are among the many events in this continent that attract noted fliers from around the world.
Some interesting Kite-facts
During the American Civil War, kites were used to drop leaflets behind the front lines, urging the other troops to surrender.
The ancient Chinese used kites to ward off evil spirits. Kites were often used to carry messages into the heavens for the Gods. Even today the Chinese regard kites as symbols of good fortune.
In 1848, one of the first suspension bridges in the United States was erected over the Niagara River. The problem of establishing the first line across the raging river was solved by a young boy who flew a kite across the chasm.
It is said that in 200 B.C. Huan Thang of China flew a kite at night to overawe the army of the Han dynasty.
From 100 B.C. to A.D. 500 kites were used for sending signals and to measure the distance of enemy camps.
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Why is kite flying a sport?
it's not a sport.
Which is the international sport event in India?
kite flying.
Did Benjamin Franklin play sport's?
nothing
When is Kite Day?
NATIONAL KITE FLYING DAY - February 8 2018
Why do you think kite flying is the national pastime in China?
It is part of their culture.
What is slag fro plane?
flying bus, flying kite, kite
Why is a flying kite good?
A non flying kite would defeat the purpose of it being a kite entirely.
What is the definition for kite string?
A kite string is a string which connects a kite to the person flying it. The string not only prevents the kite from flying away but actually keeps it flying by assuring that it does not turn from the wind.
What country is kite flying popular in?
kite flying is popular in China,Japan and Korea as-well
What do you call it you ride a kite in the sky?
You'd be simply flying a kite.
What variables are important for flying a kite?
Wind speed, wind direction, line tension, and the weight of the kite are important variables for flying a kite. These factors determine how well the kite will fly and how easy it will be to control.
Does cardboard work in flying a kite?
no.
