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Wau

 
 

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Wau

Wau The Wau, kites Kites, or 'wau', are a Malaysian tradition; they are built and decorated using traditional techniques and patterns. © inmagineasia / age fotostock

Flying kites are common practice in Malaysia. Grand festivals are organised there. These draw competitors from several countries. The object can be up to ten feet wide and can fly up to 490 feet. Kites are actually known as "wau". Those made on the east coast are renowned for their precious embellishments. They can take different shapes of which the most common is the "moon kite".

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