WEEKEND FESTIVALS GET THE WORLD ON A STRING.Byline: Barbara De Witt De Witt, uninc. town (1990 pop. 8,244), Onondaga co., central N.Y., a residential suburb of Syracuse. Staff Writer Kite flying is a way to soar with eagles, ride waves and even perform a pas de deux pas de deux (French; “step for two”) Dance for two performers. A characteristic part of classical ballet, it includes an adagio, or slow dance, by the ballerina and her partner; solo variations by the male dancer and then the ballerina; and a coda, or . Once thought of as mere kid stuff, kites have become an art form that will blow you away - or at least make you rethink the importance of tail winds. And you can see for yourself Sunday at the 29th Festival of the Kite at the Redondo Beach Redondo Beach (rĭdŏn`dō), city (1990 pop. 60,167), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1892. Once a commercial port for Los Angeles, it is a residential and resort city with a protected harbor and an excellent marina. Pier. The family festival that began with about 60 people flying kites (Naut.) light sails carried only in fine weather. (Naut.) See under Flying. See also: Flying Kite along the shoreline is now a major event that attracts up to 6,000 people, says Tom Fine, whose Sunshine Kite Co. is the annual sponsor. ``There are contests all day long, with prizes for the youngest and oldest kite flier (last year, the oldest was 104), the biggest, the most original and the kite that flies the highest,'' says Fine, who adds that most of today's kites are no longer made of paper but constructed of nylon with a sturdy frame that can withstand a few crashes. And speaking of crashes, Kite battles are one of the big deals at this annual event. There's also an Indian fighter kite Fighter kites are kites that are used for kite fighting. There are many types of fighter kites which are usually named by the geographical area where they are created and flown: Indian Fighter Kite, Afghan Fighter Kite, American Fighter Kite, Japanese Fighter Kite, Brazilian with a big tail, and the person who can pull the tail off wins a prize. Dance lovers will appreciate the skill of the kite ballet, a demonstration in which kite teams fly together to music. But wait, there's more. How about a kite that zooms by the beach, dropping candy for children? Or the 25-foot-wide Delta wing delta wing n. An aircraft with swept-back wings that give it the appearance of an isosceles triangle. Noun 1. delta wing - an airplane with wings that give it the appearance of an isosceles triangle box kite that requires 10 children to fly it? For spectators, there are several areas along the beach and pier to watch the kites and also view the numerous bands, Polynesian dancers and strolling musicians. Since it's an outdoor festival, dress comfortably with shoes you don't mind getting full of sand. There are no chairs or bleachers, so blankets and folding chairs are suggested. Weather is expected to be sunny, but put an umbrella in the car just in case of a few sprinkles. Only a major downpour will cancel the event. 29TH FESTIVAL OF THE KITE: Redondo Beach Pier. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Parking is $5. Admission and entries are free; food and souvenirs priced separately. Handicapped accessible; bathrooms on pier; no pets or alcohol. (310) 372-0308; www.pierkites.com. Also happening this weekend: 32ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF WHALES: This weekend the whales are expected to be swimming into Dana Point Harbor, and you can see them from the shore or aboard a boat. To get there from the San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. , take the 405 south to the Interstate 5 South and exit at Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Coast Highway may refer to:
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