{"id":157628,"date":"2025-03-11T21:01:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/?p=157628"},"modified":"2025-03-11T21:01:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:31:48","slug":"shushtar-welcomes-the-new-year-with-traditional-kite-flying-and-wind-catcher-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/?p=157628","title":{"rendered":"Shushtar Welcomes the New Year with Traditional Kite-Flying and Wind Catcher Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The second Shushtar Kite and Wind Catcher Festival was held on Friday, 10th of Esfand 1403 (March 1, 2025), aimed at reviving traditional local games and encouraging non-violent play for the younger generation, while fostering excitement and joy among families to welcome spring.<\/p>\n<p>The festival took place at the outdoor grounds of Salsal Castle, drawing a large crowd of Shushtar residents and tourists from across the country. Traditional songs and rituals were performed, offering a glimpse into the cultural heritage of Shushtar.<\/p>\n<p>Participants of all ages, particularly children, joined in the festive spirit by flying their handcrafted kites in a lively atmosphere, embracing the traditional wind catcher game that has been passed down through generations. Alongside the kite-flying activities, booths were set up to showcase and sell handicrafts from local artisans.<\/p>\n<p>At the conclusion of the festival, prizes were awarded to participants whose kites stood out for their beauty, craftsmanship, and adherence to traditional techniques, as viewed from the sky.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that the wind catcher game, which has been a staple in Shushtar for years, involves creating handmade kites from basic materials like papier mache and branches from palm trees or river reeds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-157592 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.amordadnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/6.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" 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