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Afghan Kite Fighting

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Origins and basics of kite fighting.

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GUDIPARAN BAZI

Mari Glatzel & Anna Gill
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ORIGINS

Kites in General and Kite Fighting
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Kites in general: China

When: 2500 years ago

Kite Fighting: India

Practiced:Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Brazil, and is now even played in America on a slightly lesser level

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KITE MAKING

How are these kites different?
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String: a cotton string coated with a resin of crushed glass and glue

Kite: bamboo rods, glue, & "tissue paper" fabric

Finger protector - rubber tubing, leather ,or tape worn on hand or index finger as protection from string

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THE GAME

Pieces, Rules, & Goals
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Ready Set Go: the wires touch & the battle has begun

Objective: To slice an opponent's kite wire with your own

Kite Runners: (Normally)Children who chase down and capture fallen kites.

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FINAL POINTS

Symbolism & Danger
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Anna Gill