National Kite Flying Day
National Kite Flying Day, which is celebrated annually on February 8th, encourages kite flying and making.. Enthusiasts around the country mark the day by launching their kites or making reservations to attend festivals.
Kites can be traced back to China in 470 B.C., China is brimming with lore and history of the kite. Many of the reasons 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. The stories also tell of how kites were able to spy on their enemies or 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. Leaves, silk, or paper made ideal sails. The line or tether was completed by braided fabrics, or braided fabrics. Although people started using kites as tools, they also used them for ceremonial reasons. Kites had a symbolic place in the history whether they sent messages into the heavens or to lift offerings up to the gods.
Today kites are both as hobbies and for outdoor fun. They range from a simple diamond kite to more intricate box kites and giant sled kites. The 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 keeping it there. Here are some tips for getting your kite up in the air and keeping it there
- Be sure the kite is assembled correctly
- Check the wind. Check the wind. Some kites need more wind and others less. Picking the right day for your kite is vital. A light breeze (5-20 mph) is generally preferable
- Be safe. Be safe. Do not fly a kite across power lines, trees, or other sky-high obstacles. Wide-open spaces are the best
- 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 if the kite launches
- Don't let the line get out too quickly. Let the line run 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 in Host was given
- Learn more about the science behind kite flying
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #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. s) wide at the Kuwait Hala Festival in Kuwait City, the kite flew at the Kuwait Hala Festival. Measuring 25.4 inches (83 feet 7 inches) long and 40 meters (131 feet 3 inches) wide, the kite flew at the Kuwait Hala Festival in Kuwait City.
Q. Is kite flying a sport?
A. Flying kites are very competitive. Both Kite design and altitude a kite achieves are important for competition. 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.
