For some reason kite flying is the thing to do on Easter weekend in Barbados,
hope your Easter is wonderful.
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David Leeman said,
March 27, 2013 @ 3:37 AM
……as you may not know…the reason for kite flying during easter is to represent the rising of Christ. There are several in my neighbourhood that have been flying continuously for week now at very high altitudes…with the ongoing sound of the noisemaker in the kite….
Heather @ new house, new home, new life said,
March 27, 2013 @ 7:54 AM
great to know, David. Thanks for sharing this info.
kilbournegrove said,
April 5, 2013 @ 2:49 PM
Thanks David, I did not know this. Glad I don’t have one flying near me, I have heard they can be very annoying.
Barry P. said,
March 27, 2013 @ 7:35 AM
The east coast must be excellent for kite flying.
kilbournegrove said,
April 5, 2013 @ 2:49 PM
Great winds there.
Heather @ new house, new home, new life said,
March 27, 2013 @ 7:54 AM
Never knew this – and now David (above) has filled us in on the reason. I’ll be looking for kites here too!
kilbournegrove said,
April 5, 2013 @ 2:50 PM
I didn’t know this either.
Marguerite said,
March 30, 2013 @ 8:22 PM
nothing wrong with that! I haven’t seen a kite being flown in ages, how I used to love them as a kid. Happy Easter to you too.
kilbournegrove said,
April 5, 2013 @ 2:51 PM
I used to love them as well, a shame kids today aren’t enjoying them.