Higashi-Omi Giant Kite Festival, Japan 2013 東近江大凧まつり

Giant kite festival held on May 26, 2013 in Higashi-Omi, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Highlighted by a giant kite measuring 13 meters x 12 meters, exotic kites from all over Japan, a kite-flying contest, and more. Reported in English by three local kids and a few guests. Formerly called the Yokaichi Giant Kite Festival until 2011. Note: Due to the tragic giant kite crash in May 2015, this kite festival has been suspended. As of Jan. 2019, it is still unknown when this kite festival will restart. Also see our prelude video at the Higashi-Omi Giant Kite Museum: • Higashi-Omi Giant Kite...
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[@watchdo9298]

Amazing

[@grahamev1]

I would love to be there and watch this festival, Well done to you all

[@KandiKlover]

That really big banner kite is amazing. My favorite was the really long line of multiple kites. Super impressive.

[@anablueseawright-dombrow9945]

Wow, this is so neat! Than you for making a kite festival video as I wish I could have gone to this one.

[@ronellmonieno4353]

Weird Japan. There is festival just for kites. In the Philippines it was just a past time. Wind is not that strong that day.

[@pontnord]

It's for preserving old traditon. So they won't use modern material.

[@RhythmAddictedState]

Why so many dislikes? :/

[@photojpn]

Sad to report that due to the tragic giant kite crash in May 2015, this kite festival has been suspended. As of March 2018, it is still unknown when this kite festival will restart.

[@joeyortiz13]

Needs to be lighter try fiber glass frame

[@claireisabelle8799]

Who's the biggest kite in the world:
This Japanese kite vs NAGARAJA kite
Like = Japanese kite
Comment = NAGARAJA kite

[@roke8371]

Sama2 besar

[@baliasik4062]

Koi kites