National Kite Flying Day

National Kite Flying Day is an American holiday dedicated to kites. These products have been known to mankind for several millennia. Watching a kite soaring in the sky, you can forget about all your problems and relax, thinking about something high and infinite. The holiday is every year on February 8th.

History

Historians claim that the first kites appeared in ancient China around the 4th century BC. It is not known for certain for what purpose kites were used then. The information that has come down to us indicates that these flying creations were associated with mythology. A kite launched into the sky symbolized a signal from people to deities.

Kites were also useful in military affairs. They were equipped with lanterns and launched into the sky, making them visible even at a great distance. The soldiers saw the signal and could take action or execute the order.

It is believed that kites arrived in Europe around the 13th century, thanks to the explorer and traveler Marco Polo, who brought this Asian invention to Italy. In the USA, kites appeared later, likely brought by Europeans as they developed new territories and created colonies.

Interesting facts

• The first kites created in China were very similar in design to modern ones. They consisted of a bamboo frame, on which silk or other fabric was stretched.
• Kites helped engineers build airplanes. Experiments conducted using kites allowed engineers to determine the optimal lifting force for aircraft.
• During World War I, kites were used as reconnaissance devices and also helped to correct artillery fire.

How to celebrate

Build your own kite on National Kite Flying Day and enjoy flying it. If you feel confident in your engineering skills, you can participate in various competitions and events where people create the coolest and most unusual kites, and then compete in controlling them.

Share information about the holiday on social networks. Ask other users if they often fly kites and whether they enjoy this activity.

When is National Kite Flying Day in 2025?

National Kite Flying Day is observed on February 8 each year.

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