Kite Flying in Kabul

Kite Flying in Kabul is a traditional sport of the nation and is very popular among the masses. Winter is the best time for flying kites in Afghanistan and during this season you can watch that children's to teenagers are actively participating in Kite flying. History of Kite flying dates back to about 2800 years and China was the first to invent this interesting sport. After the invention of Kites in China it spread to other countries namely Japan, Korea, India, Arabia and North Africa.

Kite flying hold a especial place in Afghanistan and is more than just a pastim, infact it is a national obsession. The chief attraction of Afghan kite flying is "gudiparan bazi" and is an art form of the country.

The visitors will be amazed to watch the Afghani skies either filled with birds or colorful pieces of paper caught in wind.

During the Taliban rule Kite flying in Kabul or any other province of Afghanistan was banned as the Taliban's considered this pastime as Un-Islamic one. After the end of Taliban rule Afghans again started flying kites as it's a kind of obsession for them.

Kite flying is a two person affair as one person will hold the wooden spool and the second person will fly the kite and controls its movement. Afghanistan Sports are various yet Kite flying beholds a special place among other Kabul sports.