Even in modern times, as free China marches into the industrial and commercial age, exhibitions and competitions for colorful and graceful kites provide relief from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and add a splash of color to the environment.
不過到了現代，不論是發聲或不發聲的紙鳶，一律都叫風箏。依照中國正史上的記載，風箏在一千五百年前就發明瞭。南北朝時，南朝的梁武帝被侯景亂軍包圍，正在一籌莫展之際，有位名叫羊侃的，趨前獻上一計：何不模仿翱翔天上的鷂鷹，製造紙鳶向外求援？