China Folk English 99: How to make a kite?

How to make a kite

In kite making, extremely thin bamboo or wooden strips are used to make the frame, and then covered with paper or gauze. Painting and mounting are very important. These kites are made into animals, figures and musical instruments. Some have hard wings, while others have movable wings. Some can even make sounds like organ, gong or drum when flying. With the application of new technology in kite making, there are more and more works with exquisite shapes and patterns in China.

When making kites, it is especially necessary to construct a frame with extremely thin bamboo strips or wood and then cover it with paper or gauze. Painting and installation are very important. Kites are made to look like animals, people and musical instruments. Some have hard wings, while others can move. Some can even sound like an organ when flying, like gongs and drums. With the application of new kite-making technology, China is constantly increasing the variety of kites and creating exquisite shapes and patterns.