Tyrus Wong, A Kiting LegendAuthor: Henk2 Jordaan, May 17, 2012
“I don’t like to fly on windy days like today. It’s not good. I’m not going to come out to the beach anymore, this is not good to fly in. Too strong. Wind is too strong…look at my owls. They flying everywhere…too much wind.” That was my introduction to …
Tags: Peoples Republic of China, Art, Cultural, Sport,
Kite Festival in Uiseong KoreaAuthor: Henk2 Jordaan, May 17, 2012
This is a festival that grew from about 40 invited flyers in its first year to over 140 flyers in its second. The local organization in Uiseong did a fine job when it came to transportation, lodging, food, and field organization in this city known for its garlic and apples. …
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Drachen Hosts a Kite Documentation InternAuthor: Henk2 Jordaan, May 8, 2012
“Talkin’ Bout his Generation….” -The Who In the nonprofit world, there are times when we work with the community to bring insight into what we do. Such was the case when I received a call from Nathan Hale sophomore, Lupe Carlos. His assignment at his school was to “shadow” someone …
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Drachen Supplies Materials for Kites in HaitiAuthor: Henk2 Jordaan, April 18, 2012
A Non-Profit group working in Haiti, Haiti Child Sponsorship, purchased supplies from Drachen Foundation at a discounted rate to provide to children living in Haiti after the earthquake of 2010. The supplies (bamboo spars and winders) were supplied to the children along with colorful plastic bags. Kites are very popular …
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Pictures of the Floating World from the Skinner CollectionAuthor: Henk2 Jordaan, March 21, 2012
Scott Skinner has one of the most unique collections of Japanese prints in the world because of his focus on collecting prints with kite images. This collection, however, does not have a corner on uniqueness, as we know of a Seattle collector of Japanese prints who collects only prints with …
Brian Holgate Breaks World Kitebuggy Speed Record!Author: Henk2 Jordaan, March 7, 2012
Via Facebook message, The Drachen Foundation received news that the World Kitebuggy Speed Records was broken on Tuesday, March 6th. Here’s the report from the Peter Lynn website:
Tags: United States, Sport, Sport
Remembering the ‘Art of the Sky’ of JoAnn WeberAuthor: Henk2 Jordaan, February 1, 2012
From left to right: Sharon Musto, Deb Linzen and JoAnne Weber. The Drachen Foundation recieved this sad news via one of our Board Members, Jose Sainz, yesterday afternoon. Brad Klages, a close frend of JoAnn’s, reflects on her contributions to the kite world and the void that her passing leaves in …
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Register Your Event(s) for National Kite MonthAuthor: Henk2 Jordaan, January 9, 2012
The American Kite Fliers Association (AKA) and the Kite Trade Association International (KTAI) are sponsoring a special promotion during National Kite Month (NKM) – March 31 through May 6, 2012.
Tags: United States, Art, Commercial, Cultural, Historical, Scientific, Sport,
Bruce Flora’s Magical Night FlightAuthor: Henk2 Jordaan, January 3, 2012
Bruce Flora has been in the forefront of kite entertainment for decades. He celebrates his skills and excitement with a wonderful choreography of night flying.
Tags: United Arab Emirates, United States, Sport, Sport
Extreme Kites: Joe Hadzicki flies a Revolution kite while flyingAuthor: Henk2 Jordaan, January 3, 2012
Since the invention of the Rev kite, we had thought it has all been done…four line flying, upside down, sideways, stopping on a dime and stalling? How can you best those moves? Watch the father of the Rev prove how much more can be done…
Tags: United States, Sport, Sport
