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How about beautiful colors on a sunny day in the sky, running here and there, up and down, crossing each other? Who likes it? The happiness to see so many bright color objects whole day.
Kite, it is believed that first kite was made in 2,800 years ago. I am sure you all can guess who made it, because when it comes to manufacturing it must only be China. Chinese people got that chance because kite building materials like silk fabric and resilient bamboo were readily available. It is said that chinese philosophers Mozi and Lu Ban invented kite. Then came paper kite which was used for sending rescue mission message, measuring distance, wind testing, lifting men, signaling and communication for military operations.
Kites were decorated with mythological motifs and legendary figures while some were fitted with strings and whistles to make musical sounds while flying. Threads used for kite flying/fighting are made from fine powdered bottle glass, gum and colors. It is dangerous to use such threads as it can harm you as well as birds and animals come across. Plain threads are recommended to save you and others.
Kite flying or kite fighting is very popular festival throughout the world. Different places with different beliefs and traditions. Celebration time is almost fixed and that is Spring season. Continents and countries involved in this festival are Asia, Europe, South America, Polynesia, etc.
In India, kite flying festival (Makar-Sankranti) is celebrated on 14th January. People on this day will go to terraces and open grounds from the first light of morning till night. Almost every terrace will have individual speaker sets and one can hear a rough mixture of loud music as if it is dj war along with kite flying/fighting. They will have fun on terrace or grounds, take their lunch there only. Time-pass snacks are mainly consists of chickpeas, sweets made from jaggery, ghee, sugar, etc. (with variation of sesame seeds, groundnut seeds, etc. known as “chiki”). Lunch main course will consist of Undhiyu (mixed cooked vegetables with gram flour dumplings full of spices), Chapati, Buttermilk, Jaggery, Papad, etc.
It is said that every festival and tradition is full of some scientific reason behind them. For kite flying/fighting people believe that, on this day they can spend full day out from four walls of house, fair physical workout and a good sun bath with healthy food items good for a wonderful cold atmosphere.
For those who are willing to do some donations, it is said to be the good day for donation. Donation options: Food & Clothes for hungry people/animals.
Wish you all a very happy Kite Flying (Makar-Sankrati)!
Have SAFE fun and enjoy open sky with so many colors!
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