(Baonghean.vn) - Thanh Chuong people have had the hobby of flying kites since ancient times. The sandy beaches by the river or the countryside after the harvest are ideal places to fly kites. Every afternoon, walking on the country road, hearing the sound of the kite flute brings back a whole range of memories.
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Kite flying is an elegant folk game. The people of "Xu Nhut" once established a kite flying club to gather people with the same passion in the district. |
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The person holding the kite at the back must coordinate with the person holding the string to fly the kite to catch the wind. |
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When the afternoon sun was still harsh, young people invited each other to go kite flying and often had to squeeze into the shade of…electric poles. |
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The kites not only look beautiful when in the air but also make melodious sounds. |
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Village fields are often associated with kites in childhood. Photo taken in the fields of Xuan Tuong commune. |
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In Thanh Chuong, many kindergarten children also know how to fly kites. In the photo, two children in Vo Liet commune, although not strong enough to fly kites high, appear to be very passionate about this hobby. |
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Children in Thanh Luong commune are excited with kites many times bigger than themselves. |
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There are two types of flutes: single flutes and trellis flutes. The picture shows a single flute, made from a large milk carton and a wooden surface that has been elaborately carved, shaved, polished, and drilled. |
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The kite consists of many small flutes arranged in order from largest to smallest. This flute is usually made from bamboo and wood. Each handmade kite usually takes a week, but if purchased, it can cost up to a million. |
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The kite string is usually hundreds of meters long, often wrapped around a reel, or a “fish tail” or a “cross”. Every time a kite is flown, the person holding the string must run ahead to adjust and “pull the string” to get the kite up. |
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As the sun sets, all kite flyers take down their kites, stack up their parts, and do a final check before leaving. |
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The ox cart ride back to the village in the sunset, carrying the kites of childhood |
Huy Thu