Akite is aflying object that is attached to the ground by a rope, or ropes. Kites can be flown for fun, or incompetitions. In India, people fly kites onMakar Sankranti.
Kites come in all shapes and sizes. Kites were created inChina about 2,800 years ago. Later they spread into otherAsian countries, like (India),Japan andKorea. However, the kite only appeared inEurope around theyear 1600
The first kites had sails made ofpaper or light fabrics such assilk. The poles were made frombamboo sticks, or other strong but flexiblewoods. The kite line was made from string, or twine.
Modern kites are made fromsynthetic materials, such as ripstopnylon or more exotic fabrics on the sails. They havefiberglass orcarbon fiber poles, and use dacron or dyneema for the kite lines.
Today, there are different types of kites. Some are large and are made to look good. Some are smaller and are made forspeed, children and competitions.
Also, there are many different types of kites. The most important types of kite are stunt kites and parafoil kites. However, they can come in a variety of sizes, types and designs.
Inflatable kites are made in an inflatable shape, animal or other design. The inflatable kite is one the few modern inventions in the world of kite design.
Though the exact origin ofkites are not known, it is known that they were flown in China and the Malay Archipelago two to three thousand years ago. The earliest written accounts ofkite flying were the exploits of the Chinese general Han Hsin, Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.).
