Kite Running

1. What is kite running? what do they do ? what are the roles of each person called ?
Kite-running is a two-person affair, with one person called the “charka gir” and
the other called the “gudiparan baz.” The charka gir is in charge of the holding
the wooden kite spool, around which the wire, or “tar” is wound. The second
person, called the “gudiparan baz” actually is in control of the movement of the
kite in the air.


2. What is the history of kite running in Afghanistan? How long? Importance?
Kite-running (Gudiparan Bazi) has been a favorite pastime in Afghanistan for
the last 100 years and its importent because its one of there hobbies in afgan  .



3. Kite running was not allowed during Taliban rule. Why do you think this is?

because of the pakistan it was against all thought because of the war and stuff .

.4 What signifance does kite running play in the movie, The Kite Runner? What does it help teach us about the characters?


that how sad it is down there and learning about there cultures .