Carp Kite Craft
Carp kite, or koinobori, are kites in the shape of carp fish, which are hung outside houses by families on Children's Day in Japan. In Japanese the carp stands for strength and courage.
Kite Crafts
Have a go at a kite craft, inspired by the ideas below. We've got a Chinese themed kite as well as some koinobori (goldfish) kites from Japan...
Chinese Kite Craft
Chinese kites are a symbol of the New Year and we made ours appropriate by choosing red, a lucky colour, and painting Chinese dragons on them!
Goldfish Kite Craft
We didn't intend this goldfish kite craft to fly - but the kids will have fun putting it together and it looks spectacular in a Chinese New Year display!
Origami Carp Kite
On Children's Day in Japan, families hang out an array of colourful carp kites to symbolize their children growing up healthy, determined and strong.
