Upon arriving in Indonesia, one might see a variety of things that makes one scratch his head, like...
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| strings hanging from the power lines |
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| ...or what looks like paper in the trees (did someone get TPed?) |
But one might begin to put the pieces together after seeing...
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| ...these boys beside the street, one staring into the sky |
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| ...still don't know, no problem he looks confused too, but check out the boy on top of the fence, what's he doing? |
Here's a closer look...
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| Check out the focus, and what's that in his hand? |
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These boys are trying to get this activity started in an empty
lot after the early morning market has cleared out. But their
KITES are still on the ground, looks like they need more wind. |
And finally, I came upon these young men in an open field on the edge of town one day while walking home...
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| They can fly those kites from a distance...look closely |
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| That young man wasn't alone, there's several with him in this open field, and many more that I saw in a field a little farther down the hill. |
After talking with a few of these young men, I think they sometimes try to have a "fight" of sorts with their kites in the air. If I'm not mistaken, that would sure take some flying skill. All the kites I've seen are made of paper and light wood and cost 500 rupia (5 cents), but I'm told they can also be made of a light material that may also be used to make banners. Overall it appears to be a fun activity enjoyed mainly by small boys and even some teenagers. But watch out for those power lines...
