•  For over 1000 years the Chinese thought that by flying kites they would avoid bad luck and the higher the kite was flown the more prosperous they would become. The kite is still used in China today to ward off evil spirits and to bring good luck and is also regarded to be a good and healthy pastime for people of all ages

 • The Chinese also believe that looking up at a kite improves your

eyesight and when tilting the head backwards the mouth opens slightly ridding the body of excess heat thus achieving a good Yin-Yang balance in the body

Chinese kite

This is a picture of a Chinese kite

These are pictures of kites:

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• Chinese kites were used for messages do you think they worked?

Did you know?

• That Chinese kites were invented 2000 years ago

• 12 sentries ago they were introduced to western then eastern countries. After that kites became very popular

• Then the outside world was told about the kites like the south east, Asia, Japan, and Korea

Did you know

• Kites were made out of…

silk fabric for sail material, fine, high-tensile-strength silk for flying line, and resilient bamboo for a strong, lightweight framework.

• Mozi and Lu Ban were some of the inventors that made kites

• 549 AD paper kites were being flown

Did you know

• Then the Europeans and American countries were told about the kites

Later

• Then people thot of them as toys

• Then painted kites for decoration

• A saying was: The earliest aircraft are Chinese kites and 5 arrows it is on the wall of the hall inside the astronavigation museum in Washington and America

Several types of kites are built for different purposes

The stunt kite is made so that the flyer can maneuver the kite to do more tricks. It is made from lightweight sturdy material, such as nylon and can be found usually at any shop that they sell material. There are many patterns to follow and many different types of kites to make and this is just one of the simplest and basic ways to build a stunt kite.

Kites have a rich history in Chinese culture

People say that kites were not just toys, but they were used in battle. In fact, large kites were used to hoist men up high enough to observe the enemy. Today, kites are referred to as "Fengzheng."