Kite Festivals

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Kite Festivals are probably one of the most popular places look at, Collectors Display Cases to meet kite flyers from across the world. Kites are so popular amongst hobbyists and professionals alike that they travel all over the world to take part in kite festivals. From small events at the local have a look at, RC Petrol Speedboats level to traditional and international level kite festivals, interested people can find a plethora of opportunities to practice their favourite sport.

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In Asia another major kite center is, Shandong, China, the self-proclaimed kite capital of the world. It hosts one of the largest kite festivals in the world, held at Weifang, which is ideally placed in the long salt flats try, Collectible Maps and Globes found in this region, the occasion is quite a spectacle and a must visit for every kite enthusiast. Apart from this Afghanistan was another major center for kite flying. The festival was known as Gudiparan Bazi, and participants often used pass their strings through a mixture of glue and ground glass try, Early Medieval Reenactments powder, which though making it easier to cut opponent kites, can also cause injury. Due to the tensions in the country, also see, Toy Robots for Children the festival is no longer held, and was particularly banned while under Taliban rule.

Moving to Europe, kite festivals are normally held in countries also see, Radio controlled Military Vehicle like Greece and Cyprus, on the first day of Lent.

South America plays host to kite festivals on Independence Day in Chile, which the most well known. In Bermuda kite festivals are held on Easter, and are quite popular as Bermuda kites hold world records in duration and altitude.

A great event in most countries, why not visit, Collectible Match Safes - Vestas kite festivals in some countries have a look at, Make a Collage have been held since many hundreds of years, making them more of a tradition than a just a simple get-together.

• Indian Kite Festival
• Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival
• Uttarayan and the Kite Festival of Gujarat
• Weifang Kite Festival China

• Brisbane Kite Festival
• Coolum Kite Festival

• Niagara Kite Festival USA
• Smithsonian Kite Festival