since the days of Edison
kites are flown by the wind
The kites were being flown by the boys.
Away from power lines.
The collective nouns for 'kites' (birds) are:a kettle of kitesa soar of kitesa roost of kitesThere is no standard collective noun for the type of kites flown on a string.
The kite was first invented and popularized approximately 2,800 years ago in China according to the Wikipedia page on the Kite.
Kites are a feature of traditional Māori culture - they were flown for fun, and were also used for divination. Few original kites survive, but a renaissance in the 20th century revived kite-making techniques. Kites of Asian and European origin are also popular, and Kiwi designs are among the most innovative in the world.
Box kites, which feature several external panels at right angles, are flown all over the world. They were invented by Australian Lawrence Hargrave in 1893 in pursuit of a manned flying machine. (see related link)
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A Matakari is a type of kite. A Matakari kite is a kite that is very large. They kites had connections between heaven and earth, and were often flown at the Matakari event that is held every year.
The history of kites is such a long one that nobody knows about its invention. According to some people a Greek named Archytas invented the kite in the 4th century B.C., but it has been proved that kites were flown in oriental countries long before that time.
Kites are sometimes flown during Matariki celebrations because they symbolize reaching towards the stars and connecting with the sky, which aligns with the idea of the Matariki cluster being a time to remember and honor deceased loved ones. Additionally, kites are a fun and engaging way to celebrate the Matariki festival with communities coming together to fly kites and enjoy the festivities.
Kites are typically flown in the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where most weather occurs. This layer extends up to about 10-15 kilometers (6-9 miles) above the Earth's surface.