Aliens Land on the Knesset or Go Fly a Kite
No matter what you read in the media about Israel,
the end of August is all about what to do with the kids.
There are no regular ganim and school does not begin until next week.
Take the kids to “office camp” is an option, or
call on the grandparents or any able-bodied (even non) adult,
to help look after them.
There many things to do in Jerusalem, Israel, in August,
but the annual kite festival at the Israel Museum is one of my favorites.
Looking up at the colorful kites can be dangerous,
if you are not careful and trip on the strings on the ground.
Many kites got stuck in the trees,
but people were still smiling anyway,
except this one man on the wall who was determined to get his kite down.
Not all the kites ended up in the trees though,
as some soared over the crowd
in the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden.
Blue and white kites were popular this year
with many of the families who filled the grounds.
For this 27th annual event, over 7000 people registered,
and even more spread out over the wide expanse of the Israel Museum.
There were not just colorful kites,
but also Kabuki Theater entertainers,
providing music,
and more color along with entertainment.
So did aliens land on the Knesset? Not really.
The Knesset is across the road from the museum and this soaring kite
looked like it was landing on the roof.
No aliens landed, and there was no violence,
just enough wind and music and kites, for a day of families and fun.
More photos to be posted on The Real Jerusalem Streets Facebook Page.
Thanks, Sharon. Your posts are always pleasure to read.
Thank you Caryn!
What a lovely report. Sharon, you are one terrific eyewitness and recorder. There is so much good in Yerushalayim and the press ignores it. Thank goodness, we have you to champion the true Yerushalayim .May HaShem bring you much success and lots of nachas from your generations
Ilene
Ilene, so good to hear from you no matter how many thousands are at an event in Jerusalem,
the press focuses on violence, no matter how few are involved.
glad i made it into your lens with my grandkiddies
Great smiles made a great photo.
Unfortunately, here school has already started. You would think that people would be willing to enjoy the summer and then have their kids start school, but no…
What fabulous photos! Wish I could have gone.
Thanks, it is so beautiful to see all the families and generations just having fun .
You know, no matter what the press says – Yerushalayim is one of the 10 best destinations in the world! Life, energy, meaning and happiness all reside in this golden city. Thank you for showing its beauty.
Thanks Toby there are so many good things going on I can not even list them all!
Yet the media keeps coming back to a couple of yes, really bad events and ignores the huge majority of good.
Dear Sharon, You bring a smile to my face. How wonderful to see the life in Israel. Children smiling and doing many creative projects. Thank you for sharing. I wish we were there. My Best Sarah Chasky
Thanks Sarah!
When my husband needed ideas for what to do with the grandkids, I told him to just fly a kite!
I had lots of other plans for yesterday. I took the big ones a few years ago. I guess they don’t remember.
You were not the only one, 1000s of people of all ages were flying kites, or trying to fly their kites.