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What is the meaning of these kites?
Well, it is to scare away the evil spirits.
The sound of the paper with the wind scares them away.
So that the souls of those who were with us
at one time can be left in peace.
That's the story that is told.
Thank you.
What's the traditional practice of flying kites?
The tradition is to fly the kites just as our grandfathers did
in order to create this crashing of the paper against the wind
[which scares away evil spirits].
This has been passed down to the children,
maybe not with all the traditional meaning, but it's like a game for them.
It has this history of both the traditional and recreational.
Today, we are seeing the development of another side to it,
where people use kites to voice their thoughts
on the different topics and issues -
folkloric, social, political - that a society faces today.
At the same time, it's a space for people to showcase their art,
their ability in composition and design.
Every year because of the improvement in technology and the skill of kite makers,
more and more ideas abound.
Each year, people come more prepared academically. This has brought different changes.
This event aims for recognition of the giant kites as an art of paper.
There is the art of painting, sculpture, etc. and this is the art of paper.
And we already recognize it as such.
- Thank you
At your service.