Saranggolahan sa Luneta
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Visual materialSubject(s): 1971 | Competitions | Luneta, Manila | 1971 | amrt | asia | china | competitions | contests | games | japan | kite-flying | kites | leisure | luneta | manila | original | recreation | rocket kite | rocket-kite | sports | thailandOnline resources: View photo (midsize) | View photo (thumbnail) | View in Retrato website General Note(s): A robust-looking rocket-kite with tail and tassel fluttering in the breeze. These appendages are not merely decorative but also functional and are attached for equilibrium. Kite-flying is a favorite pastime in many Asian countries like China, Japan, and specially Thailand where it has a large following. In Bangkok(Thailand), frequent kite-flying competitions are held at the Pramane Ground and bets are placed on favorite kites. In the Philippines, kite-flying enjoyed popularity during the post-war years where aerial combats took place on weekends at the playgound of public school. The growth of Manila as a metropolis and the prevalence of telepone and electric lines brought about a temporary decline to this outdoor sportImage type: Original
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Filipinas Heritage Library | Retrato - Specific Subjects | SS00567 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | SS00567 |
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A robust-looking rocket-kite with tail and tassel fluttering in the breeze. These appendages are not merely decorative but also functional and are attached for equilibrium. Kite-flying is a favorite pastime in many Asian countries like China, Japan, and specially Thailand where it has a large following. In Bangkok(Thailand), frequent kite-flying competitions are held at the Pramane Ground and bets are placed on favorite kites. In the Philippines, kite-flying enjoyed popularity during the post-war years where aerial combats took place on weekends at the playgound of public school. The growth of Manila as a metropolis and the prevalence of telepone and electric lines brought about a temporary decline to this outdoor sport.
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