Cambodia boasts a kite making and kite flying tradition which dates back many centuries. It was revived in the early 1990s, largely thanks to the efforts of Chan San, former Director of Cultural Development at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, who led Cambodian delegations to the 8th and 9th International Kite Festivals, held in France in 1994 and 1996 respectively.

Kite making and kite flying remains extremely popular all around the country and a National Festival of Kite Flying is held every December.