Kites

Teenage boys fly kites in an open field in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil takes its kite-flying passion to a whole new level

Lifestyle

During the pandemic, Brazilians took even greater interest in kite flying, a popular pastime considered by some as sport. But there is also a dark side.

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