Kite characteristics

Although there are different views on the origin of kites, most people still believe that kites originated in China and spread to all countries in the world around the 8th century.

Generally speaking, because the Asian region is rich in bamboo, it is suitable for all kinds of free-form curve structure design, and combined with myths and legends, so the kite shape is ever-changing and full of personal color; In western countries, due to the lack of bamboo, glass fiber or carbon fiber are mostly used as materials, and the shape and color of kites are bright and simple, and they are mostly expressed by simple color blocks.

However, due to the differences in materials, climate and folk customs, kites of various shapes have evolved. For example, after Shayan in the north spread to Southeast Asia, it was transformed into various moon kites in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Thailand and other places. However, hard rackets and rice-shaped structures spread to South Korea and developed into wind-hole kites. Spread to Japan, and spread to all parts of the world in the style of ukiyo-e painting. As for kites spread to Europe and America, bellows, wings and cross structures are the main designs, so geometric patterns such as three-dimensional modeling and delta wings are the mainstream.

Malaysia: The legend is beautiful.

Malaysians like flying kites, which can be traced back centuries. It is said to pay tribute to the god of rice. There is a legend that a long time ago, a poor farmer met a lost girl in the field. He took the girl home and raised her carefully. The longer the girl grows, the more beautiful she is, and the harvest of him and the villagers is getting better and better. But his wife was jealous and kicked the girl out of the house. Since then, the harvest performance of crops in the village has become worse and worse. It turns out that that beautiful girl is the rice god. Someone told him that he had to make a beautiful thing and put it in the place of MiShen in the air to express his regret to her. The farmer made a kite. With the introduction of kites, people's lives have become rich again.

The length of Malaysian kites is generally between one and two meters, and the width and length are similar. Kites are carefully made. First, choose bamboo that grows in the east. It is said that this can ensure that the sun god will always be attached to the kite to accompany you through your life.

Malaysian kites are shaped like fish, eagles, cats and parrots. However, people like the moon kite best. The moon kite is named after its crescent shape. Some kites are like birds, others like fish, but they all have crescent-shaped features. On official occasions, Malay girls often greet guests with exquisite and beautiful moon kites.

The Malaysian government often organizes kite competitions. Malaysia Airlines also uses kites as its logo.

Japan: Ukiyo-e painting has a unique style.

When kites were introduced to Japan, it was generally believed that China sent envoys to the Tang Dynasty and brought them to Japan from China.

After kites were introduced to Japan, they were originally used to convey information to colleagues, and it was not until the Edo era that they spread among the people. Most of the early kites were rectangular and golden semicircles without any decoration. In the Meiji era, the ukiyo-e style formed the unique style of Japanese kites, which enhanced the artistic and appreciation value of kites.

Korea: Snowstorm kites are unique.

South Korea has developed its own representative kite-snow kite, which is transformed from a herringbone kite.

Generally, herringbone kites are combined with cross and diagonal skeletons to strengthen the structure and increase the wind force. South Korea's wind cave kite, on the other hand, further digs a wind cave on the plane, skillfully uses the position of wind and exhaust, turns the leeward into buoyancy, and makes the action of the kite more flexible. It is a kind of combat kite.

Thailand: Kites are different for men and women.

There are two kinds of kites in Thailand: male kites are called bird kites and female kites are called fish kites. Bird Zheng is generally 2 meters high, also known as "Guess Langkang"; The fish kite is shaped like a diamond, also known as "Bai Bao", and it must be controlled by seven women when flying. February-April is the traditional kite-flying season, and many kite competitions are often held.

Holland: It used to be the largest in the world.

Nowadays, most Dutch kites have no skeletons, and the materials are mostly nylon cloth and plastic paper. 1984, the Netherlands showed the world's largest kite, which has no skeleton and is made of nylon cloth. Before flying, it must be inflated and towed by an 8-ton car.

Britain: Kite Reconnaissance Submarine

Kites were originally used as one of aviation equipment in Britain. In the 1920s, advertising with kites was a common propaganda technique. During World War II, Britain manned German submarines with kites. In the 1940s, the British Navy also deployed kites on destroyers as a defense against air strikes.

United States: stunt kites come from drones.

Flying kites is regarded as a sport in Xian Yi, and it is suitable for all ages in the United States. Most popular kites are made of nylon cloth, so they are not afraid of wind and rain.

After the invention of the soft kite in 1956, it can not only be supported by nylon cloth or plastic material when flying, but also be folded up, which is quite convenient to carry. The stunt kite, which is quite popular now, is said to be designed according to the target machine of missile shooting test.