The precise origin of the kite is not known, however it is thought that kites were being flown in China more than two thousand years ago.
Imvelaphi yema nectarine ayatiwa, kepha kucatjangwa kutsi akhule ngetulu kweminyaka letinkhulungwane letine eChina, ngesikhatsi ekunakweni kwemampentjisi kucala.