Others will show kite fighting, a sport in countries like India and Japan.
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After spending his first days as a former president learning how to kite surf, Barack Obama will head back to Chicago to deliver his first public address since leaving office, the Chicago Tribune reports.
This festival will offer kites for sale, or families can take their favorites from home.
On Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., the museum will present kite-making workshops, demonstrations and games for all ages, with events free with museum admission of $3 and $5. Information: (914 963-4550.
This will include kites that produce wind energy, glowing microorganisms, and the Gates of Light, the centerpiece of the project.
In addition to kite flying demonstrations, there will be workshops, auctions and even an indoor competition.
They are called fighter kites & will fly up to 2000 feet.
For the youngest guests, there's a free crèche; for your budding Bear Grylls, the junior bushcraft courses teach animal tracking and shelter-building skills; and nature photography, stargazing and kite-flying will appeal to gentler souls.
There will be static kites, stunt kites and plenty of space on those big beaches for buggying and surfing, too.
If you need to test your sperm or hormone levels, Kite will send you to your GP and patients will be sensitively quizzed on their emotional and mental state, diet and exercise, and full medical background.
