Asian kites
Malaysian Wau Bulan Chinese Dragon Japanese O'dako Thai Chula

Traditional bamboo kite whose decoration consists of several layers of paper.

Asian kites
Malaysian Wau Bulan Chinese Dragon Japanese O'dako Thai Chula

This kite is made up of separate segments of bamboo and silk. On launching, the dragon rears up; a terrifying sight.

Asian kites
Malaysian Wau Bulan Chinese Dragon Japanese O'dako Thai Chula

O'dako is the Japanese word for ‘giant kite’. Each province has its own form and image. This kite is from Shirone and is 7 by 5 metres.

Asian kites
Malaysian Wau Bulan Chinese Dragon Japanese O'dako Thai Chula

Thailand has its own way of fighting kites in which male 'Chula' kites get female 'Pakpao's' out of the air.