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ites in the forms of a dragon; a butterfly; or a character in Chinese classical works like the “Monkey King”。
Noticing I was fixing my eyes on “Monkey King”; the shopkeeper *iled: “You are interested in these kites; aren’t you?”
“Yeah;” said I eagerly; “but they are too childish。”
The shopper laughed; “Wanting something more mature; er? This way; please。” Then he led me more deeply inside the shop。 Now the kites on sale were much gloomier。 I was quickly attracted by a special kite in the shape of two phoenixes with the Chinese character which meant “auspicious’ on their breast。
“It is called ‘Double phoenixes paying respects to double auspices’。” Said the shopkeeper; admiring his handcrafts; “Over there are ‘Legendary Lovers Cowherd and the Girl We*er Meet Annually on Bridge Formed by Magpies’ and ‘108 Heroes of the Bush on Mount Liang Shan’。”
From the shopkeeper I knew that kites can be divided into several kinds such as kites in the shape of plank and kites with soft wing。 The lift part of kites with soft wing is made of only one strip。 The lower part of the wing is soft; which is not reinforced with another strip。 The main part of the framework is mostly made into the shape of a relief sculpture。 This suits birds and insects such as eagle; swallow; crane; phoenix; mantis; cicada; etc。
Flying kites(2)
“Time to go; clara。” Called Aldo; who mysteriously disappeared beside me just now; holding a bottle of orange juice which he believed was rich in vitamin C。
“OK; I’m ing。” said I。 Taking my steps at a run towards Aldo; I asked: “what are the shapes of your kites?”
“One is an aeroplane;” answered Aldo; beckoning me outside the shop; “as for the other; maybe it is a bee。”
“Maybe?” I asked in bewilderment