Showing posts with label Kite Flying. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kite Flying. Show all posts

May 25, 2009

Kite Flying, Thai traditional sport



Kite flying is the one of most popular Thai traditional sport. During February until May (summer season) at Sanam Luang Park (nearly Wat Pra Keaw).
Kite flying have 2 major kinds are Chura and Pakpao.

Kite flying and fighting
Visitors can witness many spectacular kite-fighting (Chula and Pakpao) events. Kite flyers often hold kite fighting contests with the aim of capturing the line of an enemy kite by using their own lines to pull their opponent's kite across a line marked on the ground.