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Showing visitors the joy, the art, the technology and the multicultural history of kites worldwide is the mission of the World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame, in Long Beach, Washington. This 20 year old, over 9,000 square foot of activities and kites is a fascinating experience.

Exhibits

Exhibits include Bird Kites & Kites of WWII Kites on Stamps and Power of Kites. A grand Asian kite tour includes Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Maylaysia, and Afghanistan. Videos of a Japanese kite festival, fishing with kites, Power kites, and materials to make a kite are available.

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