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  2. History of aviation in Bangladesh - Wikipedia

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    Kite flying is still a popular pastime in Bangladesh, especially right after the monsoon. [2] In the older parts of Dhaka it is one of the most popular activities. [3] Kite painting was a specialised art form in the 18th century in Bangladesh. [4] Some kites of Bengal has been known to keep flying for three months.

  3. Shakrain - Wikipedia

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    Shakrain Festival (Bengali: সাকরাইন; also known as Kite Festival and Ghuri Utsob) is an annual Bengali celebration in Dhaka, Bangladesh, observed with the flying of kites. [1] The celebration is uniquely celebrated by the Bengali Muslim Dhakaiya community based on Old Dhaka .

  4. Kite - Wikipedia

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    A man flying a kite on the beach, a good location for flying as winds travelling across the sea contain few up or down draughts which cause kites to fly erratically. There are safety issues involved in kite-flying. Kite lines can strike and tangle on electrical power lines, causing power blackouts and running the risk of electrocuting the kite ...

  5. Fighter kite - Wikipedia

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    According to history, Akbar the Mughal Emperor, who lived in his residence in Lahore from 1584 to 1598, enclosed the city with brick walls and 12 gates of considerable height and strength. One of the gates, called the "Moochi Darwaza" or "Cobbler Gateway," is the most popular site in Lahore to buy and sell Kite flying and firework materials.

  6. Bangladesh - Wikipedia

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    The history of Bangladesh dates back over four millennia to the Chalcolithic period. ... Shakrain is an annual celebration, observed by flying kites, ...

  7. Makar Sankranti - Wikipedia

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    Shakrain is an annual celebration of winter in Bangladesh in the downtown of Dhaka, observed with the flying of kites. Many families in villages across Bangladesh observe Makar Sankranti in many ways. At midnight on January 14/15, people light fireworks to mark the beginning of the holiday.

  8. Kite-flying festival to mark one year since Taliban takeover ...

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    A multi-city kite-flying festival will mark one year since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Fly With Me will celebrate the ancient Afghan craft of kite-flying across 15 locations in the UK and ...

  9. History of aviation - Wikipedia

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    The history of aviation spans over two millennia, from the earliest innovations like kites and attempts at tower jumping to supersonic and hypersonic flight in powered, heavier-than-air jet aircraft. Kite flying in China, dating back several hundred years BC, is considered the earliest example of man-made flight. [1]