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Dragon Kylin

December 20th, 2008

Angie

Dragon Kylin

Auspicious Animals in China(Dragon,Phoenix,Crane,Kylin,Tortoise,Fish)

$105.29

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Be aware after the kite

Origin Kite
Kite is invented by the Chinese. He has a history of 2000 years. It is said that Mo Di made a wooden bird. He succeeded after a 3-year study. After that his student Lu Ban improved the technology and kite with bamboo. Kites today just him. Kite used to be made of wood and fabric. Kite did not appear until the Han Dynasty Cai Lun invented paper.
Kites in different countries
Kite has been extended to all countries around the world in the 8th century BC.
As to foreign kites, there are different because of different cultures. In Korea, most of the kites are flying kites. Kites are in Japanese riders. Kite U.S. like parachutes. These kites have many strings, but no framework. They fly in the sky by perception.
Chinese traditional kite
Traditional Chinese wing is made of bamboo and silk. They are made of birds, dragons, tigers and other animals. Some kites have pollsters. They can make beautiful sounds in sky.
You can see models of luck everywhere on Chinese traditional kites, such as happiness, dragon, phoenix, jumping carp and 4 seasons. The figures, animals, flowers, birds and words are used in models lucky chance to express wish people well. The bats for fortunate. Pins and amounts for good health and long life. Dragon, Phoenix, Kylin and eligibility turtle for good luck.
Beautiful kites Made in China
You can find all kinds of kites on Made in China, like traditional kite kite, modern, acrobatic kite, kite EP kite advertising kite and flexible. There are colorful butterflies, birds, bees and monkeys. You can even find kite and kite Fuwa Olympic flag here. It's really a good place. Just go there and chose one for you. Enjoy!
How to choose a kite
1. According yourself.
Do not play big kites or sports kite if you are not young. You have to assert your strength when you travel and control of these kites. There is easy to hurt you. Beginners should buy kites with traditional glass fiber reinforced plastic skeleton. These kites are easy to steal. They are also cheap and safe.
2. Libra
Volume, weight and elasticity must be balanced and symmetrical. You can unfold the kite, keep it flat and lift its chain. If she can still keep your balance, the kite is OK.
3. Strings
Usually double strings are used on kites. Their length should be two times higher than that of the wing. They must be vertical.
4. Equipment
Soft dedicated and silk is the best material. It is white and translucent. Some kites silk does not feel good. They will make a loud noise if you shake them. This silk has been processed. It is easy to break. Non-woven, nylon and plastic can also be used for kites.
5. Skeleton
Traditional kites are made of bamboo. You should check for burrs. You should also check if it still is.