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Go Fly a Kite

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Buffalo Family Recreation Examiner

Just the other day while I was driving down by the river, I saw the perfect "Kodak" moment. There standing by the water was a father with his young son. The man was teaching him how to fly a kite. You could see the little guys head cocked as far back as it could go, as he looked up the the sky to watch the kite soar high above.

Kite flying is an ancient and universal activity that is more popular than it has ever been before. Invented in China around 2300 BC, many culture believed that  the kite was a tool to communicate with the spirits of ancient people's animistic world.

Today, kite flying is gaining popularity and makes for a great family activity. There is a large assortment of kites available at your local hobby shops.The most popular types are the Flat,Cellular,Parafol and the Delta.They range in price and tend to be inexpensive. For those who are interested in sharing their love and enthusiasm of kites, The Great Lakes Kitefliers Society of WNY is a great choice. membership is inexpensive and the society welcomes new members.

So, if your looking for something new to do, go fly a kite. No age limit restrictions.

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, Buffalo Family Recreation Examiner

Born and raised in North Buffalo. Lisa has been very active in the community for many years. Her sales and marketing career began back with The Buffalo Stampede Roller Hockey Team, after their 2nd season, she went on to take a position as a Regional Director of sales for Buffets Inc. After years...

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