Kites of Asia
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National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
Experience the beauty and artistry of kites from across Asia.
Make Something -Make and decorate sled kites -Design a Hachimaki -Fold origami carp kites -Fashion paper Happi coats -Try "wood block" printing -Explore the aerodynamics of falling paper flowers
All activities run from 10 AM – 3 PM Hands-on activities thoughout the Museum
See Kites 10 AM – 3 PM View a static display of Pan-Asian Kites Milestones of Flight (Gallery 100)
Experience the grace of indoor kite flying Space Race (Gallery 114)
In honor of the Centennial of the gift of the cherry trees from Japan: Meet Japanese Kite Masters and see demonstrations of wood block printing 10 AM – 3 PM Massaaki Modegi, President of the Japan Kite Association and Director of the Tokyo Kite Museum Yoshiro Sakuraba, master of the Tsugaru-dako style kite Space Race (Gallery 114)
Story Time 11:00 AM & 1:30 PM Ages 3-6, with an adult companion Kite Stories by Swatantar Learn about kites of Asia
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