Kite flying
Kelantanese kite flyers displaying various types of wau.
Malaysian kites range from simple to highly elaborate in style and construction. Kites from the states of Kelantan and Terengganu called wau, demonstrate the greatest variety in terms of type and intricacy of design and ornamentation. Kite flying is a popular recreational and competitive activity in Malaysia. Participants and spectators come from all over the country and abroad to attend various kite flying festivals and competitions.
- Information in the full article includes
- Origins of kite flying
- The functions of a kite
- Kite flying competitions