The kite competition

A kite competition is always an exciting event to watch.The competition which is held in a district in Kelantan is an annual event that always attracts local and foreign tourist.Each year competitors from all over Malaysia converge in Kelantan to compete in the kite competition.They bring with them their own kites which are usually specially designed for the competition.The kites are usually very beautiful and colorful.They are of different shapes,sizes and designs.These kites produce a type of buzzing sound when they fly.Each team which takes part in the competition comprises two men.During the competition,these two individuals will stand opposite each other at both ends of the field.One person will be the launcher who holds the kite and the other holds the end of the string.Both of them will wait for the right time before the kite is realeased.Once there is a good wind,the launcher will release the kite.Each team will have three chances to get the kite off the ground within 20 minutes.In the competition,each kite will be judged on its design,sound and angle of light.The most popular kite is known as 'wau bulan' or moon-shaped kite.It is also known as the Malysian traditional kite.Due to its uniqueness and beauty the 'wau bulan' is used as the logo for Malaysia Airlines.There is even a song named after the kite.