PRESS RELEASE
March 8, 2010 Contact: Dawn Alford, 542-5524
The second event for the Columbia Basin College Reads series, making Pakistanithemed kites, will be Tuesday, March 9th at 12:40 p.m in the CBC Gjerde Center.
Thirty CBC students will be guided through the art of Pakistani kite making. Although authentic Pakistani kites will not be made, as it requires a sewing machine and razor blade, they will learn the importance of the works of art in Pakistani and Indian culture and be encouraged to decorate their kites in this theme.
Each participant will receive a free copy of the book Kites for Everyone by Margaret Greger. The late Margaret Greger is known worldwide for her love of making and flying kites, as well as being an inductee in the World Kite Flying Museums Hall of Fame. Her widower Greg Greger continues her love of kite making by participating in events such as this and the Richland Kite Festival. Greg will lead students through the kite making process.
This event is co-sponsored by the Associated Students of CBC and the CBC Reads committee.