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Tales from Te Papa episode 115: Keeping Kites Flying

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Have you ever flown a kite? Did you know that kites have been flown for centuries, in cultures all around the world? Maori made kites for several purposes, and Te Papa has two of only seven examples of traditional Maori kites in the world.


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Upoko tangata (form of kite)
Upoko tangata (form of kite)

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