Something That I love To Do When I Was A Kid : Playing Kite

Borneo International Kite Festival 2009 - Terrick

When I was a little kid, my brother and I used to create our own kites. From coconut leaves (what is Lidi in English?), if lucky, we’re using bamboo. These are the essential backbone of the kite. Threads from mom’s sewing kit and newspaper or huge plastic bag as the body of the kite.

However, my brother is the best when it comes to getting the kite up into the sky. I will hold the kite, then when he shouted “Lepas!” (released the kite) he ran as fast as he could and pulling the kite up bit by bit.

But nowadays, we’re living far apart. I’m in Miri, while he moves around West Malaysia, configuring 3G towers for telco consumer. He only back at home during weekend, if the boss has no assignment for him.

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Note:

1. Basyeer is the closest family member to me. He always there for me since I was small.
2. Credit to my lecturer for the photo above. He taught me Chemistry 114.
3. I love the Crocodile kite. It looks so ‘alive’. Haha.