WEEK 3, POST A

This week in the kite runner, i noticed one cultural difference that amazed my of how popular it is in Aphganistan: Kite contests. "Aphgans are independent people. Aphgans cherish customs but abhor rules. And so it was with kite fighting. The rules were simple: No rules. Fly your kite. Cut the opponents. Good luck"(52). When read about this 'game' at first, i was really surprised because something like kite flying in America was just like a random activity that most people did for fun on the beach or in wide open areas. BUt in Aphganistan, this sport was very intense. People would prepare for it the whole winter( summer to us) and when the final fighting day came they would fly kites for hours on end! This game was so big and popular that when he was so determined to win to get his father's attention. Also, This cultural difference i thought was very unique because i feel in America we have just regular and ordinary sports that most all countries can compare to but kite running is different!