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The art of kite-making is dying, the culture of flying is declining
Dear Editor,
The Easter Holiday and season is of major significance not only for Christians but for all Guyanese just as the other holidays observed by Muslims and Hindus are seen and viewed by all.
The flying of kites is a remembrance of the ascension of Christ to be at the side of the Father, the Almighty in heaven and that is what kite flying is all about, but the art of making the kite is dying and the culture of flying is declining, but the Christian population is increasing and so are the denominations.
There was a time when almost every home, weeks before Easter Monday would select the ‘pointers’ or board frames and start to make the kites.
As for the board frame kites, many were over three feet in height, and decorated with hundreds of pieces of patchwork; with a ‘bull,’ ears and frills.
You don’t see that many kites and children and adults doing it these days.Raising and flying of the kite is a major significance, and reminds of the crucifixion and the resurrection and the ascending of Christ to heaven, but sad to say that the art of making the kite is dying and the culture of flying is declining.
Archie Cordis
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