Why Kites Are Flying to Honor Passed Loved Ones

Vibrant colors splashed across the Guatemalan sky. The Giant Kite Festival celebrates the Day of the Dead, when people honor those they've lost. Some believe the world of the living and dead blend during this time, with people penning handwritten messages to their passed loved ones. InsideEdition.com's Stephanie Officer takes us inside the tradition that has been in place since 1899.

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