Kites fly high in Cambodia

Cambodia's art of kite flying was revived as the Southeast Asian country hosted the International Kite Festival in Koh Kong province. The traditional khmer kite, known as "Kleng Ek" makes a low humming musical sound when flown. Khmer kites, which...

Cambodia's art of kite flying was revived as the Southeast Asian country hosted the International Kite Festival in Koh Kong province.

The traditional khmer kite, known as "Kleng Ek" makes a low humming musical sound when flown. Khmer kites, which originated around 400BC, were flown during harvesting season.

Kite flying was stamped out during the Khmer Rouge-era, and many Cambodians are happy to see the age-old tradition flying high.

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