![]() Hauloverīeach Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, February 17, noon to 5 p.m. Have the cultural aspect to it." Kite Day. What the modern kite makers make is really cool, but it's nice to " making a museum where people can go up close andĬompare kites from Haiti and see how they bring the old traditions Flying Happiness Miami Beach, Florida, USA - October 24, 2022: Colorful Kites Flying in blue spring sky at the Haulover Public Park Kite Festival in Miami Beach. Really neat about being in South Florida we have a lot of guys from theĬaribbean who take a lot of pride in making traditional kites," Ward But the cultural aspect of the "Kites of the Caribbean" theme is what Ward was aiming for. Win." We're not expecting to see any attack kites at Haulover this Sunday. Get close to another kite, you would cut it. will tie a razor to the tail of the kite and whenever you would "It's an art for the kids and a way to entertain them" Kite fights, or peleas del papalote, are very popular on the island. Kites in Cuba or more than just a past-time, they are part of the culture. Learn from him, and then I would sell them." Only look," said Herrera in his native Spanish. Let anyone in and when you would go in to see it, you couldn't talk, Herrera has been flying kites in Miami for about 12 years, he was firstĮxposed to them as a child in Cuba by his neighbor. After gathering the materials, Herrera cuts the paper in different patterns and assembles them together using string. The sky over Miami Beach will display a marvelous array of colors and figures from hundreds of kites in the air during the 19th annual Kitetoberfest Kite. Kites are made with more accessible materials like Chinese-cut paper, or papel de China, and wooden sticks. Herrera, who will be flying the Cuban flag this year said that Cuban The kite-making ways of the States, traditional Cuban kites are made aīit differently the main difference lies in the materials. It's much like making a pair of pants." Unlike " lay them on top of each other where they need to go, and stitch them together. He lays the fabric across the floor, takes measurements, cuts the pieces, rolls them out, and sews them. It's the same material used for sailboats and Uses rip-stop nylon, which is a very light and strong fabric that isĭifficult to tear. The process consists of having a pattern to work with, fabric, string, and patience. " a lot of art, work, and detail take, like, a week," Ward said. ![]() He's used to spending days on end constructing his most elaborate flying attractions. For some Miamians, the kites are an expression of creativity and ethnic culture.ĭan Ward of Skyward Kites, the company behind Kite Day, has been flyingĪnd making kites for about 40 years. But there's more to Kite Day than simple physics. Watching these kites soar hundreds of feet over the shore is a marvel in itself. Along with the traditional 150-foot rainbow, 100-foot squid, and 30-foot scuba diver, flags from Cuba, Haiti, and Trinidad, to name a few, will be flown over the shores of the Atlantic. The festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this Sunday with a "Kites of the Caribbean" theme. Well, you can't turn the clock back, but you can reminiscence the good ol' days of kite flying at Haulover Beach Park's Kite Day Kite Festival. Shoes with socks recommended for open field activitiesįor more information, call Dan Ward at Skyward Kites, (305) 893-0906 or Haulover Park, 30.There's something about kites that takes you back to the days of Twinkies, cheese balls, and Hi-C juice boxes, where the biggest worry on your mind was not having enough time to run around barefoot on the grass. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Those who just want to watch can bring a blanket and enjoy the sight hundreds of kites in the air and some great music. There is no limitation to the size and type of kite. People of all ages are encouraged to come out to fly their kites, make their own kites for free or purchase an already-made kite. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the following categories: highest-flying kite, most unusual kite, best homemade kite, biggest kite and kite with the longest tail. In addition, there will be kite-flying competitions for both children and adults. Hosted by Miami-Dade Parks and Skyward Kites, this free event will feature paper kite building classes and kite demonstrations from longtime kite enthusiasts. at Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. The sky over Miami Beach will display a marvelous array of colors and figures from hundreds of kites in the air during the 19 th annual Kitetoberfest Kite Festival on Sunday, October 21, 2012, noon to 5 p.m. Executive Director Kite festival, Owner of Maryland Mini Mart and Maryland Post Office.
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