Kite flying dated from China and became popular around the country. With a long history, it is considered as the(early) aircraft we have ever known. Kites were used for military(军事的)purposes in the very. beginning, such as measurement and signaling. Later kite flying gradually becameoutdoor activity for recreation as well as art and(be) warmly welcome for centuries.
In the past, people fastened bamboo-made whistles onto a kite. While(fly) through the wind, it produced sound like the music produced by gu-zheng, is a traditional Chinese instrument. Therefore, kite has(it) modern name as fengzheng.
In the 7th century, kite(introduce) to neighboring countries including Korea and Japan. Around the 13th century, Marco Polo introduced it to Europe and Arab countries.
Around the Qingming Festival, usually on early April, many people fly kites in public squares. The sky is dotted with kites of different designs, such as dancing butterflies, bounding dragons, and swimming fish. When people look at those kites, they feel as if they were flying away with the kites(escape) the noisy world and step into the nature with their body and soul. Besides, it is a way for people to prayblessings and fortune.
The traditional Chinese kite expresses(harmonious) between human and nature, a long-held belief treasured by the Chinese people.
