Clean Monday—the beginning of Lent among Orthodox Christians—is the day Greeks fly kites, symbolic of the Resurrection.

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A burst of color lit up Lahore’s night sky overnight as Pakistan’s cultural capital relaunched the Basant kite-flying festival after nearly two decades. Authorities said Friday ...

Pakistan Kite Flying Permission: The government has clarified that kite flying can now be done, but only under the prescribed rules and safety standards. Kite flying gets a green signal in Pakistan.

1. CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON: Different shapes fly best in different wind speeds. Diamonds are ideal in moderate winds, while big box kites are good when it’s blowing strong and steady. For beach kiting, go ...

Kites are hugely popular all over the world, with a rich history spanning almost 3,000 years. Yet we Americans can’t seem to get with the program. “Other countries see them as pieces of art. In this ...

It’s finally springtime in Chicago, so why not put all that wind to some good use? Park districts all around Chicagoland are hosting family kite-flying events. Some are BYOK (that’s bring your own ...