People fly kites for Easter on the island of Bermuda. The tradition is especially associated with colorful Bermuda kites, which are flown during the Easter season as part of a distinctive local celebration.
Bermuda kites are more structured than many ordinary recreational kites. Traditional examples are commonly hexagonal, though larger designs may have eight or more sides. Makers build them from thin sticks arranged like spokes, add a network of strings for rigidity, and cover the frame with brightly colored tissue paper.
The designs are both artistic and functional. Patterns and colors are arranged across the kite’s geometric sections, while a raised head stick and long tail help stabilize it in the wind. On Good Friday, people traditionally gather to fly kites, making the sight of handmade shapes filling the sky one of Bermuda’s best-known Easter images.
The custom is sometimes confused with general Easter egg or bunny traditions. Bermuda’s distinctive answer is kites, particularly the island’s traditional handmade Bermuda kites.