Revolution

Jan. 6 - The art of kite flying is revived at the International Kite Festival in Cambodia. The khmer kite originated around 400BC. Kite flying was stamped out under the Khmer Rouge, and many Cambodians are happy to see them again flying high.  

Though nowadays it is mostly regarded as an outdoor toy for children, the kite has an interesting history. The original was constructed from silk and bamboo approximately 2,800 years ago in China (though some argue that, based on cave drawings, Indonesia beat them to it with a leaf version—kit...  

Gandhinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) Gujarat is all set to host a five-day international kite festival, which will draw participants from 34 countries next week, officials said Tuesday. The 20th international kite festival would be inaugurated by Chief Minister Narendra Modi at the Sabarmati riverfront Jan 11, state Tourism Minister Jaynarayan Vyas told reporters here. The fest [...]  

Ahmedabad, Jan. 2 (ANI): Kite-makers in Gujarat are elated as their business has got a boost ahead of the festival of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti. The colourful kites are a result of much hard work on part of the kite-makers but some of them have got a raw deal. “Popularity of kites among people has increased. But [...]  

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Pakistan Information and Cultural Organization (PICO) will have its 8th Annual Basant Mela (Kite Flying Festival) on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at theTumbleweed Park located at 2250 S. McQueenRoad, Chandler Arizona. Admission to the event is free, and it's open to t...  

World champion kite-boarding pro Kristin Boese is launching her first world-wide KB4girls kite-boarding tour and looking to etch her indelible mark in this rapidly growing exciting water sport. Kristin has passionately organized and run a total of 16 girls’ clinics around the world in the past 7 years neither for profit or promotion and even with her own funding just out of passion.  

A young Flushing resident who was severely injured and nearly garroted by a razor-sharp kite string while skateboarding Oct. 9, 2008, is suing the city Parks Department and the owner of his family’s co-op for unspecified damages, according to the lawsuit.  

(TrendHunter.com) Living in San Diego, you see a lot of kite surfing when you go the beach. I have never done it, but it looks like one of the best ways to ride a wave. Responsible for inspiring the aforementioned kite…  

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MACHANG: Despite his handicap, kite-maker Husmizi Ibrahim is determined to use his skill to help sell Malaysia through his kites. Husmizi, 35, who is paralysed from the waist down following a road accident in Kuantan, Pahang, 10 years ago, said his ...  

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BBC NewsKite-surfing safety comes under spotlightOcean fmPeter Armstrong is a kiteboard instructor with the Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal (LSD) Kiteboarding School and Shop. He says kitesurfing is by and large, ...Freak accident kills kite-surferBBC NewsKite surfer killed off Donegal coastIrish TimesMan dies kite-surfing in RossnowlaghHighland RadioOcean fm -Ocean fmall 13 news articles »  

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Check out this video showing off Premier Kites new venuter PremierRC.. They are using brushless motors and interesting gimble assembly to provide this interesting blend between RC flight and the beauty of single line kites.. More here PremierRc.com Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!