Under the Nguyễn Dynasty, kite flying was the most sought-after competition during Royal Festival in the Imperial City of Hue. This popular sport has been leveraged to be an art of puppetry in the air, depicting fairytales through sophisticated shapes, colour and storytelling kites.

Each kite is a work of art and the fruit of accumulated experience, know-how, dream, and passion. Firstly, select mature bamboo and sundry it to turn yellowish. The bamboo is sharpened into thin and flexible laths before forming a light yet solid kite frame. The artisan chooses a quality thin cloth, spread on a layer of glue made from rice powder, and cover it meticulously on the frame. After the shape gets firm and dried, the artisan starts painting and decorating. The know-how lies on the balance, the proportions of kite’s part and the precise definition of the central point to tie the string to achieve good height.