1.Kite Festivals around the World Hamamatsu Giant Kite Festival,Japan
The large kites of Japan are rectangular (矩形的),and sometimes as large as 3.5 meters by 3.5 meters!The Hamamatsu Giant Kite Festival started in the 16th century when large kites were flown in celebration of the birth of a baby son to the Lord of Hamamatsu Castle.The audience watches excitedly as the kite fliers use friction (摩擦力) to cut the lines of their matches.
Portsmouth International Kite Festival,UK
This celebration is organized by Portsmouth Oily and the Kite Society of Great Britain.The International Kite Festival is regarded as one of the best,biggest and most popular kite festivals in the world.It has thousands of amazing and colorful kites in the sky and on the ground for visitors to enjoy and appreciate,showing the art of kite flying,kite making tradition around the world and exciting kite flying competitions.
Bali Kite Festival,Indonesia
Hundreds of competing kite teams gather from all over the island to fly their traditional kites.Traditional Balinese kites are as large as up to 4 meters by 10 meters.The kite festival in Bali started off as a seasonal agricultural (農(nóng)業(yè)的) festival to thank God for harvests.
The Zilker Kite Festival,US
The Zilker Kite Festival is the oldest of its kind in the United States.Created in 1929,the Zilker Kite Festival was intended to inspire the creativity of children.The festival is a beloved,family-friendly tradition:activities for all ages,a traditional kite flying competition and show,a fun run and a children's music concert.There are many competitions held such as Most Unusual Kite,Largest Kite,Smallest Kite,and Strongest Pulling Kite.
(1)Where can visitors see all kinds of kites from around the world?
A.In Bali.
B.In Zilker.
C.In Portsmouth.
D.In Hamamatsu.
(2)Which kite festival is best for families with children?
A.Bali Kite Festival.
B.The Zilker Kite Festival.
C.Hamamatsu Giant Kite Festival.
D.Portsmouth International Kite Festival.
(3)What do the kite festivals have in common?
A.They include competitions.
B.They are international.
C.They started in ancient limes.
D.They are intended for children.