Kite crazy. (includes related article)

From: Sunset | Date: March 1, 1992| Author: Finnegan, Lora J. | Copyright information

Feeling a little tako kichi these days? Going "kite crazy" is a spring obsession in Japan, where whole villages turn out to build and fly giant kites. Here in the West, we've caught some of their kite madness, turned it high tech--and taken the lead. Today, Asian kite fliers look to West Coast kitemakers for the hottest, fastest, and most maneuverable designs. And our kite flying teams are snagging the top awards at international competitions.

Asian traditions continue, ...

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