DATE:  

April 13, 2012, Friday

TIME:  

2:00-3:00 PM

VENUE:    

KCC Korean Wave Hall

CLASS DURATION:

1 hour + Kite Flying at BGC Park (if time permits)

CLASS REGISTRATION IS FREE

The traditional Korean kites are made of hanji, or the Korean traditional paper which was derived from the mulberry tree pulp. Typically, Korean kites are built with the height of 50cm and width of 40cm. The hole is positioned in the middle which allows these kites to be more stable, especially when faced with stronger winds.

By the traditional Korean kites, we mean Gaoriyeon (가오리연) and Bangpaeyeon (방패연). Gaori means “ray” which is a flat kind of fish while Bangpae means "shield". Gaoriyeon has three tails ― a long middle tail and two short side tails. These tails wave high up in the sky. Characteristically, bangpaeyeon is quick so it is often used for sport fighting. When you see two kites flying up and down quickly in a fight in the sky, you will feel thrilled. Gaoriyeon and Bangpaeyeon are made out of simple materials. 

The Korean kite differed from the ones that the Philippines have, created with a slightly convex shape rather than the flat ones. The designs and colors are varied among regions, but with the common design of the red and blue yin and yang symbol. 

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