It is thought that kites were first introduced to Japan by Buddhist monks who came from China in the Nara period (710-794 CE). Kites were used for practical purposes, such as lifting materials to ...

Following a local guide, Luke climbed tiny staircases and bamboo ladders to reach this rooftop. It’s in the Muslim quarter, where people toss meat to the kites to atone for their sins. ‘The sky was ...

Pakistani police arrested 1,400 people last week for the potentially deadly activity of flying kites. Kite fliers at the annual Basant festival traditionally try to ground each other’s kites by ...

This festival is synonymous with kite-flying, delicious traditional foods, and a sense of unity and joy among people. The celebration of Uttarayan extends beyond religious rituals and indulging in ...

The Uttarayan festival is much more than just worship and sweets, as Gujaratis look forward to shouting "Kai Po Che" to the kites flying in the sky. From date to history, here's all you need to ...

Wildlife investigators said the bird of prey was found dead near a popular woodland walking trail in East Sutherland in April ...

Red kites can now be seen in most English counties ... "might be the biggest species success story in UK conservation history", resulting in the "near-extinct" species becoming a "daily sight ...

British-born red kites are being flown abroad in a mission to help rescue the dwindling Spanish population. The birds of prey are threatened in parts of Spain by factors including poisoning and a ...