Kite and folk custom

In about the 12th century, Chinese kites spread to the West, and the oriental and Western kite culture was formed after years of development. In this process, Chinese traditional culture integrated with the kite craft, and finally formed the kite culture with unique characteristics.

In some places, flying kites are believed to drive away melancholy and gloom. On the day of the Qingming Festival (when Chinese people pay respect to the dead), people fly the kite high and far, and when it is far enough, people usually cut off the line to free the kite. By this way, according to old sayings, all the melancholy and gloom that has accumulated during the year before will be driven away, and people can expect a better new year without worry of diseases.

Since kites can fly high into the sky, some people believe that kites are the messengers from the Heavenly immortals who can bring people's wishes to the immortals and bring back good luck to the ground.

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