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COLORFUL KITES
In the past, inventors studied kites to build the first airplanes. Scientists flew kites to study weather. Today, kites are a global passion. People gather at festivals all over the world to fly them. From ancient Asia to modern festivals, people love flying kites. They give us a way to celebrate, explore, and relax. Send a colorful kite flying to a friend today.

Fun Festival
Fun Festival
All around the world, kite fans gather at festivals. Every weekend brings a festival somewhere in the world. Here, people gather in Long Beach, California.
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Glacier Gliding
Glacier Gliding
Kites have inspired many sports, such as hang gliding and parasailing. This adventurous person is using a kite to glide across an icy glacier in New Zealand.
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Royal Kites
Royal Kites
Long ago, Thai farmers flew kites over their fields during floods, in hopes they would chase away the rain clouds. Today, these kites blow outside a royal palace in Thailand.
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