Korean kites take to the skies
Colourful kites in different shapes and sizes drew eyes to the skies as they hovered in a spectacular formation at a Kite Flying Event at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park yesterday.
The event was part of the line-up of activities in celebration of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the State of Qatar.
Consul Bumil Park of the Korean Embassy said the event was a first in Qatar and that some officials of the Korean Kite Fliers Association flew here especially for the two-day event.
The professional kite fliers brought with them many kinds of kites in varying sizes, some of which reached 8m by 3m and were of traditional Korean designs.
“Kite flying is very popular in Korea especially on the first few days of the Lunar New Year and during Thanksgiving Day for the celebration of harvest,” explained Consul Park. (Source: The Peninsula)
