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Kelantan, Malaysia's "Land of Kites"
Published: Apr 16, 2025 11:11 AM
Three representative Malaysian traditional kites are displayed at a workshop in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, March 27, 2025. The woman kite (L) features elegant feminine curves. The cat kite (C) draws inspiration from a cat's silhouette, and the moon kite mirrors the crescent moon's shape. Kelantan, Malaysia's northernmost Land of Kites, is a perfect place for kite-flying, blessed with strong coastal winds year-round. It is the birthplace of Malaysia's most celebrated moon kite and a beloved folk song of the same name. (Photo: Xinhua)

Three representative Malaysian traditional kites are displayed at a workshop in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, March 27, 2025. The woman kite (L) features elegant feminine curves. The cat kite (C) draws inspiration from a cat's silhouette, and the moon kite mirrors the crescent moon's shape. Kelantan, Malaysia's northernmost "Land of Kites," is a perfect place for kite-flying, blessed with strong coastal winds year-round. It is the birthplace of Malaysia's most celebrated moon kite and a beloved folk song of the same name. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
A craftsman checks a kite by the shore near Kota Bharu in Kelantan, Malaysia, on March 28, 2025. Kelantan, Malaysia's northernmost Land of Kites, is a perfect place for kite-flying, blessed with strong coastal winds year-round. It is the birthplace of Malaysia's most celebrated moon kite and a beloved folk song of the same name. Strolling through the streets, kite motifs adorn everything, speaking of the deep bond between this land and its kites. (Photo: Xinhua)

A craftsman checks a kite by the shore near Kota Bharu in Kelantan, Malaysia, on March 28, 2025. Kelantan, Malaysia's northernmost "Land of Kites," is a perfect place for kite-flying, blessed with strong coastal winds year-round. It is the birthplace of Malaysia's most celebrated moon kite and a beloved folk song of the same name. Strolling through the streets, kite motifs adorn everything, speaking of the deep bond between this land and its kites. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
This photo taken on March 28, 2025 shows a mural on Kota Bharu's vibrant art street depicting a craftsman crafting a traditional moon kite in Kelantan, Malaysia. Kelantan, Malaysia's northernmost Land of Kites, is a perfect place for kite-flying, blessed with strong coastal winds year-round. It is the birthplace of Malaysia's most celebrated moon kite and a beloved folk song of the same name. Strolling through the streets, kite motifs adorn everything, speaking of the deep bond between this land and its kites. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on March 28, 2025 shows a mural on Kota Bharu's vibrant art street depicting a craftsman crafting a traditional moon kite in Kelantan, Malaysia. Kelantan, Malaysia's northernmost "Land of Kites," is a perfect place for kite-flying, blessed with strong coastal winds year-round. It is the birthplace of Malaysia's most celebrated moon kite and a beloved folk song of the same name. Strolling through the streets, kite motifs adorn everything, speaking of the deep bond between this land and its kites. (Photo: Xinhua)


 
A moon kite is flied by craftsmen by the shore near Kota Bharu in Kelantan, Malaysia, on March 28, 2025. Kelantan, Malaysia's northernmost Land of Kites, is a perfect place for kite-flying, blessed with strong coastal winds year-round. It is the birthplace of Malaysia's most celebrated moon kite and a beloved folk song of the same name. Strolling through the streets, kite motifs adorn everything, speaking of the deep bond between this land and its kites. (Photo: Xinhua)

A moon kite is flied by craftsmen by the shore near Kota Bharu in Kelantan, Malaysia, on March 28, 2025. Kelantan, Malaysia's northernmost "Land of Kites," is a perfect place for kite-flying, blessed with strong coastal winds year-round. It is the birthplace of Malaysia's most celebrated moon kite and a beloved folk song of the same name. Strolling through the streets, kite motifs adorn everything, speaking of the deep bond between this land and its kites. (Photo: Xinhua)