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The DC Traveler

March 21st, 2008

It Must be Spring because Kites are Flying

It’s again time for the annual Smithsonian Kite Festival on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC.  
This year’s theme is Brushstrokes in the Sky, featuring the history and craftsmanship of Asian kites. 
The first kites were invented by the Chinese around 800 BC. Early kitemakers used them for all types of purposes, including […]

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March 16th, 2007

Oh…Go Fly a Kite!!

Kites…kites everywhere.
With Spring in bloom (although you wouldn’t know it based on today’s weather), it’s time to grab your kite and twine and come to the 41st Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival being held on the grounds surrounding the Washington Monument.
The theme this year is “Japan WOW!” So flying dragons, giant sea creatures, Godzilla and perhaps […]

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