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COLORFUL KITES
In the past, inventors studied kites to build the first airplanes. Scientists flew kites to study weather. Today, 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.
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Fun Festival
All around the world, kite fans meet at festivals. Every weekend brings a festival somewhere in the world. Here, people gather in Long Beach, California.
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Glacier Gliding
Many sports are based on kites, such as hang gliding and parasailing. This brave person is using a kite to glide across an icy glacier in New Zealand.
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Royal Kites
Long ago, Thai farmers flew kites over their fields during floods. They hoped the kites would chase away rain clouds. Today, these kites blow outside a royal palace in Thailand.
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